POLITICS, Latest Updates
‘CIAA should be allowed to investigate corruption in private sector’
‘CIAA should be allowed to investigate corruption in private...
KATHMANDU, July 27: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has said that it should be allowed to probe into the corruption cases of the private sector.
Jul 27, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Spain's COVID-19 death toll could be 60% higher than official count, says El Pais
Spain's COVID-19 death toll could be 60% higher than officia...
MADRID, July 26: Spain’s COVID-19 death toll could be nearly 60% higher than the official figure of 28,432, according to an investigation by El Pais newspaper published on Sunday.
Jul 26, 2020
DIASPORA, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
One more Nepali dies of COVID-19 in UK, Nepalis’ death tally abroad reaches 161
One more Nepali dies of COVID-19 in UK, Nepalis’ death tally...
KATHMANDU, July 26: One more Nepali succumbed to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) abroad this week.
Jul 26, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Chief Justice Rana’s verdict on former APF DIG Koirala to be reviewed
Chief Justice Rana’s verdict on former APF DIG Koirala to be...
KATHMANDU, July 26: The Supreme Court has decided to review its earlier verdict to waive jail sentence of former Armed Police Force (APF) DIG Ranjan Koirala.
Jul 26, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
WEATHER ALERT: Monsoon to become active again starting Monday
WEATHER ALERT: Monsoon to become active again starting Monda...
KATHMANDU, July 26: Monsoon is to become active again from Monday. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, monsoon trough is coming closer to Nepal's southern plains from Monday night, further triggering the monsoon effect.
Jul 26, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Gold price escalates to new record of Rs 96,300 per tola on worsening US-China row
Gold price escalates to new record of Rs 96,300 per tola on...
KATHMANDU, July 26: Gold price hit a fresh record of Rs 96,300 per tola (11.664 grams) with the soaring price in the international market as a worsening US-China row added to fears over the hit to a global economy already reeling through the coronavirus pandemic.
Jul 26, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Committee concerned about implementation status of safe motherhood rights
Committee concerned about implementation status of safe moth...
KATHMANDU, July 26: The Women and Social Committee under the House of Representatives (HoR) has directed different ministries for the effective implementation of 'The Right to Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Act, 2018.'
Jul 26, 2020
WORLD
Hurricane Hanna batters COVID-hit Texas coast
Hurricane Hanna batters COVID-hit Texas coast
TEXAS, July 26: Hurricane Hanna battered the south Texas coast with blistering winds and crashing waves into the early hours of Sunday, leaving a large area already badly hit by COVID-19 bracing for torrential downpours and potential flash floods.
Jul 26, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates
Hundreds of firefighters battle central Portugal blaze
Hundreds of firefighters battle central Portugal blaze
LISBON, July 26: More than 700 firefighters on Sunday battled a wildfire sweeping across a part of central Portugal, with strong winds complicating efforts to tackle the blaze.
Jul 26, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
With 130 new cases witnessed in the past 24 hours, Nepal's COVID-19 tally reaches 18,613
With 130 new cases witnessed in the past 24 hours, Nepal's C...
KATHMANDU, July 26: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) reported 130 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nepal on Sunday.
Jul 26, 2020