POLITICS, AUDIO/VIDEO, Latest Updates
LIVE: NA meeting underway
LIVE: NA meeting underway
KATHMANDU, June 17: A meeting of the National Assembly is underway at the New Baneshwor-based federal parliament building.
Jun 17, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Food insecurity increased to 23 percent; Karnali most vulnerable
Food insecurity increased to 23 percent; Karnali most vulner...
KATHMANDU, June 17: COVID-19 has increased food insecurity by 8 percentage points, a national survey showed. A household-level survey conducted in April has shown that 23 percent of the households had inadequate food consumption, which is higher by 8 percentage points than the Annual Household Surve...
Jun 17, 2020
SPORTS
Barca stay top with sluggish win over Leganes
Barca stay top with sluggish win over Leganes
BARCELONA, June 17: Barcelona’s teenage forward Ansu Fati and all-time top scorer Lionel Messi were on target as they beat bottom club Leganes 2-0 at an empty Camp Nou on Tuesday to maintain their perfect start since the season resumed after its three-month hiatus.
Jun 17, 2020
WORLD
Beijing cuts flights to curb potential spread of mounting coronavirus cases
Beijing cuts flights to curb potential spread of mounting co...
BEIJING, June 17: Officials cancelled scores of domestic flights in and out of Beijing on Wednesday as they ramped up attempts to contain a coronavirus outbreak in the Chinese capital over the past week that has sparked fears of renewed wider contagion.
Jun 17, 2020
OPINION, Latest Updates
China wants to build a community with a shared better future for mankind
China wants to build a community with a shared better future...
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated around the world, which has hit over 210 countries and regions, claimed over 400,000 precious lives, and posed a serious...
Jun 17, 2020
POLITICS
NC urges government to expand scope of COVID-19 testing
NC urges government to expand scope of COVID-19 testing
KATHMANDU, June 17: The main opposition Nepali Congress on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to the government from various parts of the country and abroad, asking the government to effectively handle ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Jun 17, 2020
WORLD
At least 20 India soldiers killed in clash with Chinese forces in Ladakh
At least 20 India soldiers killed in clash with Chinese forc...
NEW DELHI, June 17: At least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a clash with Chinese forces in Ladakh in the disputed Kashmir region, Indian Army said on Tuesday.
Jun 17, 2020
ECONOMY
Proposal to raise minimum support price of paddy by Rs 212 per quintal
Proposal to raise minimum support price of paddy by Rs 212 p...
KATHMANDU, June 17: The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MoICS) has sought to hike the minimum support price of paddy for the next fiscal year by up to Rs 212 per quintal.
Jun 17, 2020
ECONOMY
Ncell customers can now buy data and voice packs in a hassle-free way from digital wallets
Ncell customers can now buy data and voice packs in a hassle...
KATHMANDU, June 15: Ncell customers can now buy data and voice packs in a hassle-free way from digital wallets and authorized Ncell point of sales (PoS), according to a press release issued by the company.
Jun 16, 2020
ECONOMY
“Buy Now Pay later” offer on all Nissan ranges
“Buy Now Pay later” offer on all Nissan ranges
KATHMANDU, June 16: Pioneer Moto Corp, the authorized distributor of Nissan vehicles in Nepal, has launched a nationwide "Buy Now Pay Later" scheme for all its Nissan range.
Jun 16, 2020