Kathmandu: The National Tea and Coffee Development Board has set a minimum price for fresh and prepared coffee produced in Nepal. The board claims that the new minimum price has been fixed by fixing 22.5 percent profit on the cost of production by the farmers. According to the new price, fresh fruits (fresh cherries) produced… Continue reading Govt set minimum price for coffee fixed, 22 percent profit for farmers
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Tourism Minister proposes to form separate security unit for airport
Kathmandu: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai has said that a separate security unit should be formed for airport security. He said that he has started discussions with the security forces and the concerned ministry for the formation of a separate security unit named ‘Airport Security Police’. Inaugurating the security guard building… Continue reading Tourism Minister proposes to form separate security unit for airport
‘More people may die’: Biden urges Trump to aid transition
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Monday warned of dire consequences if President Donald Trump and his administration continue to refuse to coordinate with his transition team on the coronavirus pandemic and block briefings on national security, policy issues and vaccine plans. The remarks marked Biden’s toughest comments to date on Trump’s failure… Continue reading ‘More people may die’: Biden urges Trump to aid transition
Anything’s possible says MLB’s first woman general manager Ng
(Reuters) – As she sat on a stool at home plate in Miami Marlins Park on Monday a message flashed onto the giant jumbotron behind the first woman general manager of a Major League Baseball team, “Welcome Kim Ng”. Ng meanwhile had a message of her own: “Anything is possible. That’s my message, anything is… Continue reading Anything’s possible says MLB’s first woman general manager Ng
Education ministry directs not to conduct any work related covid-19 in school area
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has directed not to conduct quarantine and isolation activities in school buildings and premises. The ministry, which has given permission to operate the school physically in view of the Novel Corona Virus (Covid-19) epidemic, has instructed not to do any activity that would impede the movement of… Continue reading Education ministry directs not to conduct any work related covid-19 in school area
PM calls for unity for prosperity and happiness
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called for unity for the prosperity of the nation and the happiness of the people. In a congratulatory message on the occasion of Nepal Sambat 1141, he said that he would be able to fulfill the national aspiration of ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali’ through unity. Stating that the… Continue reading PM calls for unity for prosperity and happiness
Gucci, Gus Van Sant challenge fashion cycle with film collab
MILAN (AP) — Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele has been looking to transcend the runway show, and the coronavirus pandemic has provided an apt moment. Michele teamed up with American film director Gus Van Sant to create a seven-part miniseries revealing Gucci’s latest collection, titled “Ouverture.” The videos will be trickled out a day at… Continue reading Gucci, Gus Van Sant challenge fashion cycle with film collab
ASEAN, China, other partners set world’s biggest trade pact
(Associated Press): China and 14 other countries agreed Sunday to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten a recovery from the shocks of the pandemic. As reported by AP, The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP,… Continue reading ASEAN, China, other partners set world’s biggest trade pact
US, Israel worked together to track and kill al-Qaida No. 2
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Israel worked together to track and kill a senior al-Qaida operative in Iran earlier this year, a bold intelligence operation by the two allied nations that came as the Trump administration was ramping up pressure on Tehran. Four current and former U.S. officials said Abu Mohammed al-Masri, al-Qaida’s… Continue reading US, Israel worked together to track and kill al-Qaida No. 2
As U.S. pandemic intensifies, North Dakota becomes 35th state to require masks
(Reuters): North Dakota has become the 35th U.S. state to require face coverings be worn in public, as governors across the country grapple with a surge in coronavirus infections that threatens to swamp their healthcare systems. North Dakota joined 38 other states this month in reporting record daily jumps in new cases, 17 others with… Continue reading As U.S. pandemic intensifies, North Dakota becomes 35th state to require masks