Govt not to open film industry for 15 days

At a time when the filmmakers are continuously appealing to the government to allow operating the film industry, the government, however, has requested not to open the hall for at least another 15 days considering the COVID-19 situation. Speaking at a regular press conference of the Ministry of Health, Ministry spokesperson Dr. Jageshwor Gautam directed to strictly enforce the rules for another 15 days on Wednesday. At the press conference, Gautam urged the people not to open crowded organisations,...

Actress Shweta Khadka getting married

Actress, social activist, entrepreneur and producer Shweta Khadka is all set to tie the nuptial knot with Bijayendra Singh Rawat of Dhangadhi on December 7. According to a source, the wedding invitation has been published and distributed to family and friends with the wedding ceremony to be held at Gokarna Forest Resort, Kathmandu. The social media have been abuzz with the news of Shweta’s marriage with Rawat, with whom she has reportedly been in a relationship for some time. In her debut film...

Keep On Restriction

As the rate of coronavirus infection and death is yet to ebb, the government needs to extend the restrictive and prohibitory orders. Many across the nation have appealed to the authority for a complete resumption of socio-economic activities. However, given the existing level of infection prevalence and the COVID-19 related deaths, it would be unwise for the government to reopen activities for it would only help soar infection and death ratio in the communities. At present, the coronavirus infection...

Diversity In The Newsroom

For a media outlet, an ability to manifest the diversity of society has become the determining factor to be trusted and independent. With the restoration of democracy that ensures right to expression and press freedom, Nepal witnessed an evolution of a vibrant pluralistic media landscape. Subsequent

ICC: An Important Gift To Humanity

Created in 1998, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is the world’s first permanent court of its kind. The holds those responsible for their crimes and helps prevent such crimes from happening again. It investigates gravest crimes of concern for humanity.

Stop Honour Killing

Being a social animal, we, humans, cannot live without society. From our birth to death, we integrate, follow societal rules, adapt to them and live accordingly. But when certain dos and don’ts created by society are broken, it may turn hellish for us. On the night of November 11, a 17-year-old girl, Amrita Kumari Sah, was shot dead while sleeping in Madhavnarayan Municipality-7 of Rautahat district. The astounding fact was that the murder was planned by Amrita's parents. The reason being Amrita...

Country's largest magnesite mine remains shut for 22 years

The largest magnesite mine in Dolakha district is put off operation for more than two decades now. Located at Bhimeshwor Municipality-9, Lakuridanda and considered as the pride of the country, the Orient Magnesite Pvt. Ltd. has remained shut for about 22 years which has affected more than 3,000 employments. A worker used to earn as much as Rs. 4,000 a month in those days, said Ram Shrestha, a local of Bhimeshwor-9, Kharidhunga who had started working at the mine as a contractor. "People from Dolakha,...

NRB bars banks from auctioning off debtors’ collateral

Nepal Rastra Bank has barred the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) from auctioning off the collateral of the debtors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. "Auction of collateral should not be an option if any debtor has not paid the capital and interest of the loan for less than six months period," said Dr. Gunakar Bhatta, Spokesperson and Executive Director of the NRB at a programme organised by the central bank to publish the review of the Monetary Policy of Fiscal Year 2020/21. He also said...

Govt will work with private sector for prosperity: Bhatta

Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Lekhraj Bhatta said on Thursday that the ministry would adopt the genuine suggestions made by the private sector for the economic development of the country. Welcoming the newly-elected officials of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) at the Ministry today, Minister Bhatta said that the Ministry would soon organise a special programme in the participation of FNCCI and other business associations and government bodies to...

COVID-19 recovery jumps to 220,272

With the recovery of 2,111 patients from COVID-19 on Thursday, Nepal’s official total recovery tally has now jumped to 220, 272, confirmed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP). The 2,111 patients were either receiving treatment in various institutional isolations or staying in home isolation and recovered from the infection in the last 24 hours. The recovery rate now stands at 92.7 per cent, according to the latest MoHP data. 1,343 new cases, 13 fatalities