Namrata Shrestha won the title of ‘Miss Nepal World’

Kathmadnu: Namrata Shrestha has won the title of ‘Miss Nepal World 2020’.Despite the covid-19 pandemic, the event was organized today in the presence of a limited number of people. There were 20 contestants in this year’s ‘Miss Nepal World’. A fierce competition between 20 contestants selected from more than 200 applications from across the country… Continue reading Namrata Shrestha won the title of ‘Miss Nepal World’

Food imports worth Rs 45 billion

Kathmandu: Food imports have skyrocketed since last April. According to the Department of Customs (DoC), foodgrains worth Rs 27.44 billion were imported in the previous April-November period. However, foodgrains worth Rs 44.90 billion have been imported from April to November this year. This is Rs 17.46 billion more than the corresponding period of the previous… Continue reading Food imports worth Rs 45 billion

Demonstration in favor of monarchy in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: Demonstration has taken place in Kathmandu Valley on Saturday demanding monarchy. In the demonstration called by the ‘National Civil Movement Committee 2020’, the participants carried the national flag in their hands. Carrying a picture of Prithvi Narayan Shah, they have raised slogans for the establishment of monarchy and abolition of federalism and secularism. The… Continue reading Demonstration in favor of monarchy in Kathmandu

Prime Minister Oli emphasize universal access to COVID-19 vaccine

Kathmandu: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has underlined the necessity of universal access to COVID-19 vaccines, once they are available.They must be truly global public goods and cannot be the means of maximizing profit, the Prime Minister stated. He further stressed the need for global solidarity and cooperation to tackle the pressing challenges such… Continue reading Prime Minister Oli emphasize universal access to COVID-19 vaccine

Congress decides to hold nationwide demonstrations on December 14

Kathmandu: The main opposition party, Nepali Congress (NC) has scheduled a date to stage a nationwide protest against the government on December 14. A meeting of office bearers and former office bearers on Friday condemned the mistreatment and arrest of senior leader Ram Chandra Poudel in Tanahu. “The repressive attitude of opposing the opposition has… Continue reading Congress decides to hold nationwide demonstrations on December 14

Next for Biden: Naming a health care team as pandemic rages

In this Dec. 1, 2020, photo, President-elect Joe Biden speaks as Vice President-elect Kamala Harris listens at left, during an event to introduce their nominees and appointees to economic policy posts at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del. Up soon for Biden: naming his top health care officials as the coronavirus pandemic rages. It’s hard to imagine more consequential picks. Biden is expected to announce his choice to head the Department of Health and Human Services next week. Photo Courtesy: AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Up soon for President-elect Joe Biden: naming his top health care officials as the coronavirus pandemic rages. It’s hard to imagine more consequential picks. Already one prominent candidate to lead the Department of Health and Human Services has faded from the scene. New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was offered another… Continue reading Next for Biden: Naming a health care team as pandemic rages

An hour-long meeting between Prachanda and President Bhandari after Oli

Photo Courtesy: Facebook page of NCP chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda)

Kathmandu: Executive Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has gone to Shitalniwas (President Residence) to meet President Bidhyadevi Bhandari. Amid growing controversy within the party, Prachanda reached Shital Niwas on Thursday evening to meet President Bhandari. Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister KP Sharmaoli had gone to Shitalniwas to meet… Continue reading An hour-long meeting between Prachanda and President Bhandari after Oli

Finance ministry directs Insurance Committee to pay covid insurance within three days

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Finance has sent a directive again after its directive to pay the Corona insurance amount within seven days was not implemented. Stating that the previous directive has not been implemented, the Ministry of Finance has directed the Insurance Committee, the regulatory body of insurance companies, to pay the amount of Corona… Continue reading Finance ministry directs Insurance Committee to pay covid insurance within three days

Movie halls and night businesses will remain closed

Photo Courtesy: QFX cinemas

Kathmandu: The government has decided not to open movie halls and night businesses for another 15 days. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population Dr. Jageshwar Gautam informed that the movie hall and the crowded business will be closed for another 15 days. He said that such businesses would be re-opened as per the… Continue reading Movie halls and night businesses will remain closed