February 9, 2021 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
Image for Representation MOROCCO: At least 24 people have been killed after heavy rain caused a flood in an illegal underground textile workshop in a private house in Morocco, international news ...
We cannot afford to let our guard down yet. The daily number of new Covid-19 cases in Nepal has been decreasing for the past several weeks. From 5,743 cases on October 21 to 130 new cases on Febru...
How can we complain about ugly buildings when Nepalis individually do not care about the rules? The skies cleared up over Pokhara after the Friday rains, and we were treated to the majestic views ...
Two dozen bills will lapse or have their enforcement processes halted until the House resumes. Nepal's Parliament has been in limbo for more than a month since the presidential pronouncement of it...
A government report said while the disaster occurred as a result of natural hazards, human activity had contributed significantly. An estimated 200 people are missing and 18 are confirmed killed a...
Image for Representation WASHINGTON: The number of COVID-19 cases has reached 27,697,446 in the United States of America after 83,848 new cases were reported in the country. Currently, 9,709,286 ...
Reports have shown that there are several glacial lakes ticking like a time bomb and the country has failed to learn from its past experiences, they say. On Sunday, a harrowing video showed torren...
While Beijing appears to be reluctant to open border points on different pretexts, Nepal has failed to raise the issue strongly, much to the disappointment of traders. When the Tatopani-Khasa bord...
Economic recovery, like COVID-19 vaccines, will not be evenly distributed around the world over the coming two years. Despite enormous policy support provided by governments and central banks, the...
Scientific studies were needed to inform policy on who should get the vaccine and when, they argue. Of the 430,000 people on the priority list to get the Covid-19 vaccine, only 184,857 people have...
The victim sustained wounds on her head, legs, mouth, hands and private parts, said police. The post-mortem report of the 17-year-old girl whose body was found in a forest in Baitadi on Thursday...
The deal will ensure regular supply of plant nourishers which often runs short during critical times, officials say. Nepal moved a step closer to signing a long-term chemical fertiliser offtake ag...
To remain afloat during the pandemic, the zoo has already cut down staff numbers and announced pay cuts. The National Trust for Nature Conservation has requested the government to release Rs 150 m...
The league leaders thrashed bottom club Chaudandigadhi 14-0 to extend their lead at top with 21 points from seven games. Armed Police Force (APF) Club continued their unbeaten run in the National ...
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (File photo) KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will go to the Office of the Election Commission (EC) to hold talks on the ongoing dispute of the Nepal Communist ...
Image for Representation KATHMANDU: The temperature in the Kathmandu Valley has been recorded at 4 degree Celsius on Tuesday morning. According to Sajina Shakya, a meteorologist, the temperature...
Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect against getting infected again with some of the new variants. People also can get second infections with earlier versions of the coronaviru...
After reports that Sadpara, along with John Snorri from Iceland and JP Mohr Prieto from Chile, successfully summited K2, news emerged that the three had gone missing. “Mountains demand passion. Aa...
Image for Representation KATHMANDU: A massive fire has broken out at an industry based at Manamaiju in Tarkeshwor municipality-8 in the Kathmandu Valley. The fire which started apparently due to ...
Image for Representation KATHMANDU: A 5.4-magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Nepal with its epicenter in Olangchung Gola on Tuesday morning. According to National Seismological Center, Lainc...
Youths from Tamang community, clad in traditional attire, celebrating Lhosar festial (File photo) KATHMANDU: The government has decided to grant a public holiday on the occasion of Sonam Lhosar fe...
The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has asked the government for making policy arrangements for the recovery and resumption of Covid-19 affected industries. Chief ...
Literary figures Bir Nembang and Prof Dr Govindaraj Bhattarai have been prized with Amar Nembang Limbu Memorial Literary Prize. The prize was handed over to them at a programme organised by Amar ...
Election Commission, Nepal (File photo) KATHMANDU: The government has finalized the districts and provinces for holding elections in two phases on April 30 and May 10. A cabinet meeting held on M...
The first of its kind in the country, bachelor's level course in Ayurveda Science has started from Monday in a school at Gaushala Municipality-12 in Mahottari district. The classes are offered by ...
The sixth convention and 11th annual general meeting of Working Women Journalists (WWJ) elected the 13-member new working committee under the chair of Nirmala Acharya, former General Manager of Ras...
The WHO said it would also include experts from the Chinese side who have been involved in the investigation. Members of a World Health Organization-led team looking for clues about the origins of...
An earthquake of measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale occurred at 7:35 this morning with its epicenter at Olangchungola of Phaktanglung Rural Municipality in Taplejung district, according to National...
Newly-appointed NEA Executive Director Hitendra Dev Shakya. (File Photo) KATHMANDU: The government has appointed Hitendra Dev Shakya as the Executive Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)....
Nepal and China face each other on Mount Qomolangma, internationally known as Mount Everest. Although the world’s highest mountain blocks the two countries, it does not hinder the profound friendsh...
Apparently, the collapse of the nine-storey Dharahara at the heart of Kathmandu was one of the biggest losses caused by the 2015 earthquake. Perhaps, that is why, in February 2016, Prime Minister K...
Before the 2015 earthquake, the Dharahara, also known as Bhimsen Stambha, was a celebrated heritage site of Kathmandu. For the people visiting Kathmandu for the first time, it used to be one of the...
Kathmandu, February 9 Experts and stakeholders have said Nepal could also face a similar disaster as in Uttarakhand of India whereas dozens of people have been killed and hundreds are missing afte...
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