POLITICS, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Lawmakers call for taking stern action against black marketers amid coronavirus outbreak f...
Lawmakers call for taking stern action against black markete...
KATHMANDU, March 12: Parliamentarians on Thursday urged the government to take stringent action against those involved in black marketing.
Mar 12, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Billie Eilish's 'bad guy' is top global single for 2019
Billie Eilish's 'bad guy' is top global single for 2019
Billie Eilish’s “bad guy”, a pounding song that pokes fun at distorted perceptions, was named as the top global single of 2019 by the record industry.
Mar 12, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson in Australian hospital with new virus
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson in Australian hospital with new virus
Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are isolated in stable condition in an Australian hospital Thursday after contracting the new coronavirus, the actor and Australian officials said.
Mar 12, 2020
SOCIETY
Fire engulfs Budhiganga municipality office
Fire engulfs Budhiganga municipality office
MARTADI, March 12: A fire that engulfed a building of Budhiganga municipality in Bajura district due to electricity leakage has destroyed crucial official documents and computers.
Mar 12, 2020
ECONOMY, Republica Watch, Latest Updates
Borrowers say Nabil deducting balance from accounts, flouting NRB rules
Borrowers say Nabil deducting balance from accounts, floutin...
KATHMANDU, March 12: Nabil Bank Limited has been found to be engaged in an ‘illegal practice’ in recovering loans from its borrowers.
Mar 12, 2020
SOCIETY, Republica Watch, Latest Updates
Govt lab can test only 500 cases a week for COVID-19
Govt lab can test only 500 cases a week for COVID-19
KATHMANDU, March 12: The government is slated to operate 24-hours call center to respond to public inquiries regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus from Friday.
Mar 12, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
China's coronavirus epicenter sees single-digit cases for first time
China's coronavirus epicenter sees single-digit cases for fi...
BEIJING/SHANGHAI, March 12: As the spread of the virus continues to slow, Hubei province announced on Thursday a further loosening of travel restrictions and will also allow some industries to resume production in two of its cities and two counties.
Mar 12, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Birendranagar to produce organic fertilizer, bio-gas from garbage
Birendranagar to produce organic fertilizer, bio-gas from ga...
BIRNDRANAGAR, March 12: For the first time in Karnali State, Birendranagar Municipality is preparing to produce energy from garbage following a trilateral agreement of the municipality, Alternative Energy Promotion Centre and KP Commercial Service Company.
Mar 12, 2020
WORLD
Hong Kong dismisses U.S. criticism over human rights
Hong Kong dismisses U.S. criticism over human rights
HONG KONG, March 12: Hong Kong on Thursday dismissed U.S. criticism of its human rights practices, saying the Asian financial hub was “firmly committed” to upholding and safeguarding freedoms.
Mar 12, 2020
WORLD
Trump ban on travel from Europe escalates pain for airlines
Trump ban on travel from Europe escalates pain for airlines
WASHINGTON, March 12: President Donald Trump’s decision Wednesday to impose a 30-day ban on most Europeans entering the United States is the latest stunning setback for an airline industry that is reeling from a drop in bookings and a surge in people who are canceling reservations for fear of contra...
Mar 12, 2020