ECONOMY, Republica Watch, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Nepalis in the Middle East fear starvation as government delays repatriation
Nepalis in the Middle East fear starvation as government del...
“I have been trying to return home,” he told Republica. “I have been to the embassy and travel agencies multiple times in the last two months to get a ticket, but nothing has worked so far.” He fears that the company will soon kick him out from the apartment, and has run out of money.
Sep 10, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Kool & the Gang co-founder Ronald ‘Khalis’ Bell dies at 68
Kool & the Gang co-founder Ronald ‘Khalis’ Bell dies at 68
Ronald “Khalis” Bell, a co-founder, singer and producer of the group Kool & the Gang, has died. He was 68. Bell died at his home in the U.S. Virgin Islands Wednesday morning with his wife by his side, publicist Sujata Murthy said. The cause of death has not been released.
Sep 10, 2020
My City, Entertainment
‘Walking Dead’ to be laid to rest in 2022, spin-offs to rise
‘Walking Dead’ to be laid to rest in 2022, spin-offs to rise
The end is coming for “The Walking Dead,” but not until 2022. The AMC series that became a franchise with current and planned spin-offs will wrap with an 11th season spanning 24 episodes and two years, the channel said Wednesday.
Sep 10, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Anthony Rapp sues Kevin Spacey on sex assault allegation
Anthony Rapp sues Kevin Spacey on sex assault allegation
Actor Anthony Rapp and another man filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against actor Kevin Spacey, accusing him of sexual assaults in the 1980s when they were teens.
Sep 10, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Global coronavirus deaths hit 900,000 as cases surge in India
Global coronavirus deaths hit 900,000 as cases surge in Indi...
NEW DELHI, Sept 10: The global death toll from the coronavirus passed 900,000 on Wednesday, as worldwide cases topped 27.7 million, according to a Reuters tally.
Sep 10, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
Fear of war at LAC
Fear of war at LAC
The memories of fierce clash between Chinese PLA and Indian militaries in Galwan of June remain. And yet fresh tension has emerged at Line of Actual Control (LAC). The Indian military is now caught in an uncertainty as to where the agreement of status quo with Chinese forces will end. The chase for...
Sep 10, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Shopping malls in Valley to remain open from today even as COVID-19 cases rise
Shopping malls in Valley to remain open from today even as C...
KATHMANDU, Sept 10: The shopping malls in the Kathmandu Valley are allowed to resume their business almost five months after the government enforced the lockdown.
Sep 10, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Daily Commentary: Nepse climbs higher amidst increased volume
Daily Commentary: Nepse climbs higher amidst increased volum...
KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Stocks in the local equity market extended gains for a second straight day. The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index rose in the beginning of Wednesday’s sessions but reverted towards the opening level at mid-day.
Sep 10, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
NRB tightens restriction on lending for senior management officials
NRB tightens restriction on lending for senior management of...
KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has tightened loans that bank and financial institutions (BFIs) floated to their senior staff.
Sep 10, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Lockdown in Kathmandu Valley to be relaxed from Thursday
Lockdown in Kathmandu Valley to be relaxed from Thursday
Vehicles will be allowed to ply the roads on odd-even basis
Sep 09, 2020