SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Two wards of Chandannath Municipality sealed
Two wards of Chandannath Municipality sealed
JUMLA, June 6: Two wards of Chandannath Municipality in Jumla district have been sealed as the number of COVID-19 patients increased in the municipality.
Jun 06, 2020
Coronavirus
Wear masks in public says WHO, in update of COVID-19 advice
Wear masks in public says WHO, in update of COVID-19 advice
LONDON, June 6: The World Health Organization (WHO) updated its guidance on Friday to recommend that governments ask everyone to wear fabric face masks in public areas where there is a risk of transmission of COVID-19 to help reduce the spread of the pandemic disease.
Jun 06, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
LIVE: Meeting of HoR underway
LIVE: Meeting of HoR underway
KATHMANDU, June 6: A meeting of the House of Representatives is underway at the New-Baneshwor based federal parliament building.
Jun 06, 2020
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Death of a transgender ex-Maoist combatant strikes at the heart of our inequality debate
Death of a transgender ex-Maoist combatant strikes at the he...
KATHMANDU, June 6: The death of a former Maoist combatant, Manish Yadav, 28, (original name Sarita Yadav), who was found hanging at his residence in a remote village in Saptari on Wednesday, should not have been a silent episode. He was not fighting to make the world a brighter place for the common...
Jun 06, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
COVID-19 tally in Gandaki jumps to 75
COVID-19 tally in Gandaki jumps to 75
POKHARA, June 6: The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Gandaki Province has reached 75 as 16 new cases were confirmed earlier on Saturday morning.
Jun 06, 2020
BLOG, Blog
How do we measure human development?
How do we measure human development?
Human development should be seen as an extensive, innovative, appreciative and community procedure, rather than a simple expansion of health, education and income. The developing world should focus on constructing the basic human capabilities for a rational development. Human development is the key...
Jun 06, 2020
ECONOMY
Are we trying to paint a gloomy picture?
Are we trying to paint a gloomy picture?
It is apparent that the Year 2020 started its resolution by “Paralyzing the World’s Economy” and pushed countries around the world to fight an invisible enemy – The COVID-19. As per the International Monetary Fund, the Global Economy is expected bear witness to a negative growth on the GDP by 3% whe...
Jun 06, 2020
ECONOMY
People with 38 degree Celsius or higher temperature to be barred from traveling
People with 38 degree Celsius or higher temperature to be ba...
KATHMANDU, June 6: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has directed passengers and airline staff with measured temperature of 38 degree Celsius (100.4 degree Fahrenheit) or higher to be isolated and treated in accordance with the policy adopted by the airport authority.
Jun 06, 2020
SOCIETY
Nepal participates in Global Vaccine Summit 2020 that raised US$8.8 billion for new vaccin...
Nepal participates in Global Vaccine Summit 2020 that raised...
KATHMANDU, June 5: Nepal has participated in the Global Vaccine Summit 2020 that raised an additional US$ 8.8 billion for the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations (GAVI) to develop vaccines for various new diseases including the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Jun 05, 2020
SOCIETY, PHOTO FEATURE/Video, Latest Updates
PHOTOS: 169 Nepalis arrive at TIA from UAE
PHOTOS: 169 Nepalis arrive at TIA from UAE
KATHMANDU, June 5: A total of 169 Nepalis including an infant arrived at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday.
Jun 05, 2020