SOCIETY, Coronavirus
33 security personnel test positive for Covid-19 in Dailekh
33 security personnel test positive for Covid-19 in Dailekh
Dailekh, June 26: As many as 33 security personnel mobilized to manage and secure various quarantine facilities in Dailekh district have tested positive for Covid-19.
Jun 26, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Looters clash with locals at a Kavre village, four injured
Looters clash with locals at a Kavre village, four injured
KATHMANDU: A group of looters clashed with locals at Roshi Rural Municipality in Kavre district on Thursday night, leaving four locals injured. The locals were guarding a Buddha Chitta tree–considered sacred by Buddhists. Buddha Chitta seeds are used as beads to make garlands, which have great value...
Jun 26, 2020
ECONOMY
Unilever Nepal announces next step in the evolution of skin care portfolio
Unilever Nepal announces next step in the evolution of skin...
KATHMANDU, June 26: Unilever Nepal Limited (‘UNL’) has announced the next step in the evolution of its skin care portfolio, with the rebranding of its brand Fair & Lovely.
Jun 26, 2020
Coronavirus
India’s social inequalities reflected in coronavirus care
India’s social inequalities reflected in coronavirus care
NEW DELHI, June 26: When Pradeep Kumar’s wife was admitted to a government-run hospital in India’s capital for treatment of COVID-19, it took two days before she was able to see a doctor.
Jun 26, 2020
Coronavirus
Mainland China reports 13 new coronavirus cases, including 11 in Beijing
Mainland China reports 13 new coronavirus cases, including 1...
BEIJING, June 26: China’s health authority on Friday reported 13 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for June 25, down from 19 a day earlier.
Jun 26, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Bialik and Batman: Actor teams up with DC for science book
Bialik and Batman: Actor teams up with DC for science book
“The Big Bang Theory” actor Mayim Bialik is teaming with DC Entertainment on a project that joins superhero power to the power of science.
Jun 26, 2020
My City, Entertainment
The Dixie Chicks officially change their name to The Chicks
The Dixie Chicks officially change their name to The Chicks
Grammy-winning country group The Dixie Chicks have dropped the word Dixie from their name, now going by The Chicks.
Jun 26, 2020
POLITICS
India and Nepal are coordinating to minimize damage due to flooding : MEA
India and Nepal are coordinating to minimize damage due to f...
KATHMANDU, June 26: India and Nepal are coordinating on a real-time basis to minimize the damage along bordering areas due to flooding this monsoon season, a spokesperson of the India's External Affairs Ministry (MEA) has said.
Jun 26, 2020
OPINION
What we should know about Cannabis legalisation and decriminalisation
What we should know about Cannabis legalisation and decrimin...
The use of cannabis is on the rise in Nepal and has been a matter of concern for those working in areas of crime investigation and public health. While there have been increasing debates about cannabis production and sales legalisation, including Nepal’s parliament, we feel the need to inform the ge...
Jun 26, 2020
POLITICS
SC refuses to issue stay order against speaking Hindi language in parliament
SC refuses to issue stay order against speaking Hindi langua...
KATHMANDU, June 26 : The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday refused to issue a stay order against speaking the Hindi language in parliament.
Jun 26, 2020