Editorial
Editorial: Say no to war
Editorial: Say no to war
There is a real reason to worry for Nepal and the countries in Asia and beyond: China and India look headed toward military confrontation along the Line of Actual Control region in the Himalayas. In the worst ever "skirmishes" in LAC in Ladakh on Monday night, as many as 20 Indian soldier...
Jun 18, 2020
OPINION
What is missing in budget for agriculture?
What is missing in budget for agriculture?
The government has allocated Rs 41.4 billion for the agriculture sector in this year’s budget. Many had high expectations that the new budget would be a dramatic departure from the past and make bold decisions to allocate more budget in agriculture. However, the share of agriculture budget to the to...
Jun 18, 2020
WORLD
China says it has agreed with India to de-escalate border situation
China says it has agreed with India to de-escalate border si...
BEIJING, June 17: China and India have agreed to de-escalate the situation at their border as soon as possible following a clash between the their troops, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Jun 17, 2020
WORLD
Qatar Welcomes WTO's Ruling against Saudi Violations of Intellectual Property Rights
Qatar Welcomes WTO's Ruling against Saudi Violations of Inte...
DOHA, June 17: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Qatar has welcomed Tuesday's ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) finding that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has breached Intellectual Property Rights by refusing to take action against beoutQ piracy channel.
Jun 17, 2020
POLITICS
NC registers urgent public importance notice
NC registers urgent public importance notice
KATHMANDU, June 17: Nepali Congress has registered an urgent public importance notice at the parliament seeking government response to the efforts it has been taking to prevent coronavirus infection and its treatment as well as avoiding any serious crisis to public health in the country.
Jun 17, 2020
ECONOMY
Chuhan Danda Airport a priority not because it is PM’s hometown: Tourism Minister Bhattara...
Chuhan Danda Airport a priority not because it is PM’s homet...
KATHMANDU, June 17: The construction of Chuhan Danda Airport has been prioritized not because it is the hometown of Prime Minister K P Oli but because this place has played a very important role in the country’s struggle for establishing democracy, said Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviati...
Jun 17, 2020
POLITICS
Chiefs of Nepal Army, Armed Police Force visit border outpost near Kalapani
Chiefs of Nepal Army, Armed Police Force visit border outpos...
KATHMANDU, June 17: Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) Purna Chandra Thapa and Inspector General (IG) of Armed Police Force (APF) Shailendra Khanal on Wednesday visited a border outpost (BOP) of the APF at Chhangru of Byas rural municipality in Darchula.
Jun 17, 2020
Coronavirus
What are the potential long-term effects of having COVID-19?
What are the potential long-term effects of having COVID-19?
NEW YORK, June 17: It’s hard to say exactly, because the coronavirus is still so new that scientists don’t know much about long-term effects. The best evidence comes from patients themselves, and some experience a variety of symptoms long after their infections have cleared.
Jun 17, 2020
WORLD, Latest Updates
Why are Chinese and Indian troops fighting in a remote Himalayan valley?
Why are Chinese and Indian troops fighting in a remote Himal...
DELHI, June 17: The Indian army says at least 20 of its soldiers were killed after hand-to-hand fighting with Chinese troops at a disputed border site on Monday night, the deadliest clash in decades.
Jun 17, 2020
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
401 Nepalis stranded in Bangladesh, Thailand arrive in Kathmandu
401 Nepalis stranded in Bangladesh, Thailand arrive in Kathm...
KATHMANDU, June 17: A total of 401 Nepalis have arrived in Kathmandu from Bangladesh and Thailand on Wednesday.
Jun 17, 2020