New York: Democratic nominee Joe Biden has been elected as 46th president of the United States. All major media outlets, including CNN, NBC, Fox News, and the New York Times, announced Biden’s election on Saturday morning. Biden, who has already received 253 electoral votes, was elected with 20 Pennsylvania electoral votes. Biden also leads Arizona,… Continue reading Joe Biden elected as 46th President of the United States
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Thai LGBT and anti-government protesters join in Pride Parade
BANGKOK (Reuters): More than 1,000 members of Thailand’s LGBT community and anti-government protesters joined in a Pride Parade on Saturday to call for equal rights as well for the ousting of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and reforms to the monarchy.A protest movement that emerged in July has drawn a wide range of interest groups to… Continue reading Thai LGBT and anti-government protesters join in Pride Parade
Bangladesh requests Nepal to buy fertiliser instead of taking on loan basis
Kathmandu: The government had said that chemical fertilizers will come from Bangladesh by November, but Bangladesh has been reluctant to sell fertiliser. It has been said that Bangladesh has proposed to the Government of Nepal to buy fertiliser there is no provision on their law to provide fertiliser on instead of saying that there is… Continue reading Bangladesh requests Nepal to buy fertiliser instead of taking on loan basis
Number of 4G users in Nepal crosses 5.5 million
Kathmandu: The number of fourth generation (4G) users in Nepal has exceeded 5.5 million. According to the MIS report released by the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) last August, the number of 4G subscribers in Nepal alone has reached 5.516 million.According to the NTA report, most of the 4G customers are from the private sector telecom… Continue reading Number of 4G users in Nepal crosses 5.5 million
Five secretariat members of CPN including executive chairman Prachanda demanding to convene a meeting
Kathmadnu: Five members of the Secretariat, including Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, have handed over a written letter to the Prime Minister and Chairman KP Sharma Oli demanding a secretariat meeting.As per the decision of the informal secretariat meeting yesterday, Chairman Prachanda and another chairman Oli have been requested to… Continue reading Five secretariat members of CPN including executive chairman Prachanda demanding to convene a meeting
Agriculture ministry forms Task Force to study the feasibility of the National Pride Project of Agriculture
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has formed a task force to study the feasibility of national pride project of agriculture sector in Dhanusha.According to the Ministry, an expert participatory task force has been formed under the coordination of Joint Secretary of the Ministry Bimal Kumar Nirmal.The task force has been formed to… Continue reading Agriculture ministry forms Task Force to study the feasibility of the National Pride Project of Agriculture
U.S. job growth slows in October; unemployment rate falls to 6.9 pc
WASHINGTON (Reuters): U.S. employers hired the fewest workers in five months in October, offering the clearest evidence yet that the end of fiscal stimulus and exploding new COVID-19 infections were sapping momentum from the economic recovery. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 638,000 jobs last month after rising by 672,000 in September, the Labor Department said in… Continue reading U.S. job growth slows in October; unemployment rate falls to 6.9 pc
U.S. sets new record for increase in COVID-19 cases day after election
(Reuters): The United States set a one-day record for new coronavirus cases on Wednesday with at least 102,591 new infections and as hospitals in several states reported a rising tide of patients, according to a Reuters tally.Nine states reported record one-day increases in cases on Wednesday: Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Washington… Continue reading U.S. sets new record for increase in COVID-19 cases day after election
Watercolor Society Nepal exhibits to organize world’s longest relay art
Kathmandu: The International Watercolor Society (IWS) Nepal is taking the initiative to set a world record through the ‘Art Demonstration’ program.The IWS Nepal has been working to exhibit and promote the works of Nepali artists in an international platform. In addition, it involves participating Nepali artists in various art programs and inviting famous foreign artists… Continue reading Watercolor Society Nepal exhibits to organize world’s longest relay art
PM Oli convened a meeting of party leaders and cadre
Kathmandu: Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist) Chairman KP Sharma Oli has convened a gathering of leaders and cadres close to him through online platform, Zoom meeting. PM Oli has informed about the controversy within the party during the meeting.He said that he is trying to save the party unity even though the party is in… Continue reading PM Oli convened a meeting of party leaders and cadre