POLITICS, Latest Updates
Economy on right trajectory but external challenges loom: Khatiwada
Economy on right trajectory but external challenges loom: Kh...
KATHMANDU, March 5: A day after he tendered his resignation as minister of finance as well as communications and information technology, Yuba Raj Khatiwada again took the oath of office and secrecy as finance minister amidst a special function held at Shital Niwas, Wednesday.
Mar 05, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
NC postpones meetings, gatherings, citing COVID-19 threat
NC postpones meetings, gatherings, citing COVID-19 threat
KATHMANDU, March 5: The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has decided not to hold any big gatherings, meetings and conventions of the party until further notice in view of the coronavirus outbreak in various countries.
Mar 05, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Grueling 4-hour kidney transplant successful: Doctors
Grueling 4-hour kidney transplant successful: Doctors
KATHMANDU, March 5: Prime Minister KP Oli underwent a successful second kidney transplant on Wednesday, at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH), Maharajgunj. The surgery lasted a grueling four hours. It included extraction of a kidney from a 32-year-old donor before it was successfully tran...
Mar 05, 2020
My City, Lifestyle, Social
This week in history
This week in history
Titanic became the first film to earn more than 1 billion US $ worldwide. Though it was produced with a budget of just 200 million US $, this James Cameron directorial was able to earn around 2 billion US $ in aggregate.
Mar 05, 2020
My City, Lifestyle, Health
Simple ways to find happiness
Simple ways to find happiness
In a world filled with sadness and puzzles, finding happiness can be a struggle for most of us. However, what you need to realize is that finding happiness is within your grasp. Here are some simple ways to help you find a happiness that you’re searching for:
Mar 05, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Medicine stocks enough for at least five months: Govt, drug makers
Medicine stocks enough for at least five months: Govt, drug...
KATHMANDU, March 5: The availability of medicines in the domestic market will not be affected for at least the next five months as the country has adequate stocks, said government officials and private sector drugs manufacturers.
Mar 05, 2020
WORLD, Coronavirus
Iran cancels Friday prayers in major cities amid outbreak
Iran cancels Friday prayers in major cities amid outbreak
TEHRAN, IRAN, March 4: Friday prayers in Iran have been canceled across all provincial capitals amid the country’s growing coronavirus outbreak, state television said.
Mar 04, 2020
WORLD
EU commission unveils climate law amid criticism
EU commission unveils climate law amid criticism
BRUSSELS, March 4: Amid fierce criticism from environmental activists, the European Commission is unveiling plans Wednesday for its first ever climate law — the basis of the European Union’s Green Deal aimed at making the 27-country bloc climate neutral by 2050.
Mar 04, 2020
Coronavirus
Tourism Minister Bhattarai directs authorities to set up action team to prevent spread of...
Tourism Minister Bhattarai directs authorities to set up act...
KATHMANDU, March 4:Tourism Minister Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai on Wednesday directed the bodies concerned to establish an 'action team' at Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) to carry out study on the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on tourism sector and the measures...
Mar 04, 2020
WORLD
U.S. carries out first airstrike on Taliban since Doha deal
U.S. carries out first airstrike on Taliban since Doha deal
KABUL, March 4: The United States conducted an airstrike on Wednesday against Taliban fighters in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province, a U.S. forces spokesman said, the first such attack since a troop withdrawal agreement was signed between the two sides on Saturday.
Mar 04, 2020