WASHINGTON (AP): In a stark sign of the economic inequality that has marked the pandemic recession and recovery, Americans as a whole are now earning the same amount in wages and salaries that they did before the virus struck — even with nearly 9 million fewer people working. The turnaround in total wages underscores how… Continue reading Sign of inequality: US salaries recover even as jobs haven’t
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Civil movement demands PM’s resignation
Kathmandu: A massive civil movement against regression has demanded the immediate resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. They have demanded Oli’s resignation saying that the prime minister has failed to take action against the rapist and murderer for trapping the constitution and democracy by dissolving the people’s elected parliament. The movement has urged the… Continue reading Civil movement demands PM’s resignation
Nepal Congress deploy party leader to study Bhagarathi incident
Kathmandu: Nepali Congress has assigned a party leader to study the rape and murder case of Bhagarathi Bhatta of Baitadi. According to spokesperson Bishwaprakash Sharma, Central Member Ramesh Lekhak has been sent to conduct a field study, meet the locals and their families and submit a written report. He has departed for Baitadi on Firday.… Continue reading Nepal Congress deploy party leader to study Bhagarathi incident
Preparations to vaccinate citizens above 55 years of age from March 7
Kathmandu: The government is preparing to give corona vaccine to the general public starting from March 7. The vaccination campaign was launched on January 27 after India provided one million doses of vaccine. In the first phase, the government aimed to vaccinate 430,000 frontliners, including health workers and cleaners. But in the 11th day of… Continue reading Preparations to vaccinate citizens above 55 years of age from March 7
Nepal Telecom’s profit drop by 65 pc
Kathmandu: Nepal Telecom’s profit has dropped sharply in the first six months of the current fiscal year. The total income from services has also come down. Nepal Telecom has stated that it has earned Rs 17.72 billion this year as against Rs 18.03 billion in the first six months of last year. This is 1.74… Continue reading Nepal Telecom’s profit drop by 65 pc
Bagmati province to provide Rs 50,000 each to cancer patients
Chitwan (Rashtriya Samachar Samiti): The provincial government of the Bagmati province has announced to provide Rs 50,000 each for the treatment of cancer patients. Earlier, the federal government had been providing Rs 100,000 treatment assistance to cancer patients. According to Dr. Dej Kumar Gautam, Executive Director of BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, an agreement has… Continue reading Bagmati province to provide Rs 50,000 each to cancer patients
Covid-19 impact: 75 pc of small and cottage industries completely closed
Kathmandu: Coronavirus infection (Covid-19) has had the greatest impact on small domestic industries. According to a study conducted by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, small and cottage industries have been most affected by corona in Nepal. On the basis of the industries surveyed, 10.81 percent are completely closed and 89.19 percent are partially… Continue reading Covid-19 impact: 75 pc of small and cottage industries completely closed
Preparations to create fund of Rs. 10 billion for investment in infrastructure sector
Kathmandu: The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) is preparing to set up a fund of Rs 10 billion to invest in the infrastructure sector. A meeting held at the Ministry of Finance on Thursday also decided to invest five percent in the fund as per the previous agreement on behalf of the Government of Nepal. Finance… Continue reading Preparations to create fund of Rs. 10 billion for investment in infrastructure sector
Ram Kumari Jhankri released
Kathmandu: Police have released Ram Kumari Jhankri, leader of the Dahal-Nepal faction of the Nepal Communist Party. The Metropolitan Police Investigation Division released Jhankri on Thursday evening. Police had arrested Jhankri from his residence in Shankhamul in the afternoon asking him to investigate the crime against the state. After her arrest, there was widespread protest… Continue reading Ram Kumari Jhankri released
Dr KC says KP Oli is a dictator
Kathmandu: Civic activist Dr. Govinda KC has said that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is a dictator. Speaking at a press conference at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu on Thursday, he said, “KP Oli is a dictator. He should be thrown out by the people.” He also said that the constitutional body is being tested after… Continue reading Dr KC says KP Oli is a dictator