OPINION

At 75, FAO is as relevant as ever

At 75, FAO is as relevant as ever

The UN’s food agency was born in the wake of catastrophe. Three-quarters of a century later, its mission has been made m...

The UN’s food agency was born in the wake of catastrophe. Three-quarters of a century later, its mission has been made m...

Oct 15, 2020

ECONOMY

World Bank approves $12 billion in financing to help developing countries buy, distribute coronavirus vaccines, tests, and treatments

World Bank approves $12 billion in financing to help developing countries buy, distribute coronavirus vaccines, tests, and treatments

UNITED STATES, Oct 14: The World Bank has approved $12 billion in financing to help developing countries buy and distrib...

UNITED STATES, Oct 14: The World Bank has approved $12 billion in financing to help developing countries buy and distrib...

Oct 14, 2020

SOCIETY

COVID-19 death in Nawalparasi

COVID-19 death in Nawalparasi

BUTWAL, Oct 14: A man from western Nawalparasi died of COVID-19 in Butwal on Wednesday.

BUTWAL, Oct 14: A man from western Nawalparasi died of COVID-19 in Butwal on Wednesday.

Oct 14, 2020

SOCIETY

Two more COVID-19 infected people die in Province 1

Two more COVID-19 infected people die in Province 1

MORANG, Oct 14: Two COVID-19 infected people from Province 1 died in Biratnagar-based hospitals.

MORANG, Oct 14: Two COVID-19 infected people from Province 1 died in Biratnagar-based hospitals.

Oct 14, 2020

WORLD

India's coronavirus infections rise to 7.24 million

India's coronavirus infections rise to 7.24 million

BENGALURU, Oct 14: India’s tally of coronavirus infections rose by 63,509 in the last 24 hours to stand at 7.24 million...

BENGALURU, Oct 14: India’s tally of coronavirus infections rose by 63,509 in the last 24 hours to stand at 7.24 million...

Oct 14, 2020

POLITICS

Ruling Nepal Communist Party lawmaker Sanu Siba Pahadi passes away

Ruling Nepal Communist Party lawmaker Sanu Siba Pahadi passes away

TAPLEJUNG, Oct 14: The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) lawmaker Sanu Siba Pahadi passed away on Wednesday.

TAPLEJUNG, Oct 14: The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) lawmaker Sanu Siba Pahadi passed away on Wednesday.

Oct 14, 2020

ECONOMY

Electricity will be cheaper next year: Energy Minister

Electricity will be cheaper next year: Energy Minister

KATHMANDU, Oct 14: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Barshaman Pun has said that the electricity tarif...

KATHMANDU, Oct 14: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Barshaman Pun has said that the electricity tarif...

Oct 14, 2020

SOCIETY

People who had COVID-19 are reporting lingering brain fog

People who had COVID-19 are reporting lingering brain fog

Neurological symptoms can linger as long-term effects after COVID-19, but one in particular is becoming known as "COVID-...

Neurological symptoms can linger as long-term effects after COVID-19, but one in particular is becoming known as "COVID-...

Oct 14, 2020

OPINION

Strategic rivalry in Bay of Bengal region

Strategic rivalry in Bay of Bengal region

Bay of Bengal is now a critical theater for economic and strategic competition. It has always been a connector between S...

Bay of Bengal is now a critical theater for economic and strategic competition. It has always been a connector between S...

Oct 15, 2020

POLITICS

Jhalanath Khanal Foundation’s Antivenom Center is misusing taxpayers’ money to buy luxury items worth millions

Jhalanath Khanal Foundation’s Antivenom Center is misusing taxpayers’ money to buy luxury items worth millions

The Center previously received 18.5 million rupees, but it is yet to set up an office and the needed infrastructure

The Center previously received 18.5 million rupees, but it is yet to set up an office and the needed infrastructure

Oct 14, 2020