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Indian teenage trafficking survivor wins ‘unprecedented’ compensation

CHENNAI: A teenage trafficking survivor in India has won 900,000 rupees ($12,165) in a rare payout that lawyers said was “unprecedented” in size under the country’s...

NRB directs BFIs to release loans to COVID-19 affected sectors

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) today directed the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to provide loans to business sectors hit hard by the...

Five killed, four injured in Baitadi jeep accident

DHANGADHI: As many as five persons lost their lives while four others sustained injuries in a jeep accident at Buddha of Dasrathchand Municipality in...

India’s ‘fabulous five’ can overcome pink-ball inexperience: Shastri

NEW DELHI: India coach Ravi Shastri acknowledged his team lack Australia’s pink-ball experience but is convinced their “fabulous five” pacemen can bowl the tourists...

Nepal COVID-19 Update: 1790 new cases, 2791 recoveries and 24 fatalities recorded on Tuesday

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s Health Ministry, in its regular press briefing, shared the latest updates on coronavirus contagion from across the country, and government’s response to the...

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 59.09 million, death toll at 1,397,239

LONDON: More than 59.09 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 1,397,239​ have died, according to a...

Paras Khadka nominated for ‘ICC Men’s Associate Player of the Decade’ award

KATHMANDU: The International Cricket Council (ICC) today nominated Nepal’s former skipper Paras Khadka in the ICC Men’s Associate Player of the Decade award category. Three...

As India readies vaccine strategy, Modi warns of possible side-effects

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned on Tuesday that any COVID-19 vaccine could lead to side-effects in some people, as even popular...

Nepalis will receive Covid vaccine with rest of the world, Health Minister assures

KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Population Bhanubhakta Dhakal said on Tuesday that the government is working to ensure that Nepalis will receive Covid-19 vaccine...

Bayern’s Hernandez doubtful for game against Salzburg

MUNICH: Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez is doubtful for next week’s Champions League group game against RB Salzburg after picking up an injury in their 1-1...

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