Month: February 2021

More than 158,000 people across the country vaccinated against corona

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Kathmandu: As of Thursday, more than 158,000 people across the country have been vaccinated against the corona virus (Covid 19). Spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population Dr. Jageshwor Gautam in a press release issued on Thursday, said that a total of 158,487 target groups have been vaccinated from 201 vaccination centers in 77… Continue reading More than 158,000 people across the country vaccinated against corona

PM Oli ask Prachanda to follow rules

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged Communist Party of Nepal Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda to abide by the law. Stating that the Prachanda-Madhav faction of the CPN (Maoist) has been threatening the police administration and the Election Commission for breaking the rules, intimidation and disobeying the law, he remarked that now is… Continue reading PM Oli ask Prachanda to follow rules

Prachanda threats to begin joint movement from mid-February

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Kathmandu: Chairman of the CPN-Prachanda-Madhav group Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda) has said that a joint movement will probably take place from mid-February. Protesting against the appointment in the constitutional bodies, Prachanda reached Satdobato Chowk during the strike called by their group. Talking to media persons, Prachanda said that they were compelled to go on strike.… Continue reading Prachanda threats to begin joint movement from mid-February

Eight arrested in Birgunj along with Rahabar Ansari

Kathmandu: Leaders and cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-CPN-Prachanda-Nepal group have also been arrested in Birgunj this morning. Police have arrested eight people, including Birgunj Municipal Corporation Chairman Rahabar Ansari, youth leader Arvind Singh and student leader Prabhakar Gupta, who took to the streets to make the strike a success. Meanwhile, police have also… Continue reading Eight arrested in Birgunj along with Rahabar Ansari

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos may step down without stepping away

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks during his news conference at the National Press Club in Washington. Amazon said Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, that Bezos is stepping down as CEO later in the year, a role he's had since he founded the company nearly 30 years ago. Photo Courtesy: AP

(AP): Even after stepping aside as CEO, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos appears likely to keep identifying new frontiers for the world’s dominant e-commerce company. His successor, meanwhile, gets to deal with escalating efforts to curtail its power. Tuesday’s announcement that Bezos will hand off the CEO job this summer came as a surprise. But it… Continue reading Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos may step down without stepping away

‘Mank’ leads Golden Globe nominees with 6; Netflix dominates

In this image released by Netflix, Gary Oldman portrays Herman Mankiewicz in a scene from "Mank." On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture drama. (Nikolai Loveikis/Netflix via AP)

NEW YORK (AP): After a year where the pandemic nearly emptied movie theaters, Netflix dominated nominations to the 78th Golden Globe Awards on Wednesday, with David Fincher’s “Mank” leading film nominees with six nods and “The Crown” topping all television series. The Globes, delayed about two months due to the coronavirus, tried to muster some… Continue reading ‘Mank’ leads Golden Globe nominees with 6; Netflix dominates

Myanmar charges Suu Kyi, giving legal basis to detain her

A convoy of army vehicles patrol the streets in Mandalay, Myanmar, Wednesday, February 3, 2021. In the early hours of Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, the Myanmar army took over the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi in a coup over allegations of fraud in November's elections. Photo Courtesy: AP

YANGON, Myanmar (AP): Police leveled their first formal charge against Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi, her allies said Wednesday, accusing her of possessing illegally imported walkie-talkies and giving the military authorities who staged a coup a legal reason to detain her for two weeks. The charge came to light two days after she was placed… Continue reading Myanmar charges Suu Kyi, giving legal basis to detain her

Home Ministry assures no strike will take place on Thursday

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Kathmandu: The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned to take action against those involved in any unwanted activities during the strike organized by the Prachanda-Nepal-led Communist Party of Nepal on Thursday. In addition, the ministry has urged the industrialists and businessmen to operate their businesses with confidence. A statement issued by the Joint Secretary and… Continue reading Home Ministry assures no strike will take place on Thursday

Private sector urges not to go on strike

Kathmandu: Representatives of the private sector have urged the stakeholders not to hold any strike program. After the Prachanda-Nepal faction announced a nationwide general strike on Thursday, they made the request in a joint statement today. The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) and the Nepal… Continue reading Private sector urges not to go on strike