Be it in a tea shop, or at any event, of the many topics of discussion we pursue, freedom and equality often centre our discussions. We find ourselves constantly advocating for things we deserve. Sometimes, we tend to overlook certain sections of society, and their political identities – or their pursuits to be acknowledged for […]
In pursuit of breaking traditional gender roles Read Post »
The object, which was allegedly described as a “pressure cooker bomb,” has been discovered to be a hoax. According to the army officer involved in the diffusion, the pressure cooker did not contain a bomb or any other component. A pressure cooker with “No MCC” written on it was found on the main road of New
A suspicious object in front of the Parliament Building Read Post »
Globally, oil prices have been rising. The price of a barrel of crude oil, as of Feb 16, 2022, stood at 90-96 dollars in the international market. The value of the USD in comparison to the Nepali rupee stands at Rs. 119.98. As the rupee devalues, the cost of fuel gets more expensive. Apart
Here’s what you need to know about the ongoing hike in petroleum products Read Post »
A clash has occurred between those who are protesting against MCC and police in the New Baneshwore area. Currently, there is a tense situation in the Baneshwore area. “We will die but not let the MCC get passed,” shouted one of the protesters pushing the brigade. While others shouted, “Passing MCC means selling the country,”
Protest against Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Read Post »
February 15 : It was a regular morning for people at Sallani, Dakshinkali, Ward No. 8, when they noticed a 2.5-foot-long King Cobra curled up on the fence lining the field. The forest department was immediately alerted, following which the reptile was rescued and released in the Hattiban forest area. It was a professional snake
King Cobra rescued from Dakshinkali Read Post »
February 11, 2022 : Rastriya Yuva Sangh Nepal protests against the petroleum price hike at the Nepal Oil Corporation Office, Teku. Sangh members pull cars and motorcycles with a rope to stage a protest against the fuel price hike. Meanwhile, protesters circle the Nepal Oil Corporation office against the petroleum product price hike.
With a soon-approaching deadline, the fate of MCC’s presence in Nepal must be resolved by its political leaders soon. The fact that elections are arriving soon, does not help MCC’s cause. With the MCC dubbed as being against Nepal’s sovereign’s interests, leaders are hesitant to apply larger pressure on its ratification – in case
With MCC’s deadline fast-approaching, political leaders must decide upon its fate soon Read Post »
By: Nishant Singh Gurung and Raju Upreti for Aawaaj News Scrap Yard Workers: On Friday afternoon, Manju Devi, along with two other women is seen assorting rubbish to recycle. As infections rise nationwide, they are worried about another round of lockdown. Their collective income, from Rs 3,000 to 4,000 a day, has already dwindled by
Domestic and migrant workers fear economic repercussions of another round of lockdown: Read Post »
Fearless frontliners across the country are yet again leaving no stone unturned as they help the country thwart another surge in infections. They are doing everything within their power, including preparing for the worst-case scenarios. Sometimes, they find themselves racing against the clock to help the country avoid another calamity. Doctors, nurses, sanitation workers, police
As the third wave rages on, frontliners yet again at the forefront of the battle: Read Post »
The highly transmissible Omicron variant of COVID-19 is driving an unprecedented surge of infections globally. And in the case of Nepal, the situation is no different. As per Dr Sher Bahadur Pun, Chief of Clinical Research Unit at Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, Teku, “With the rising cases, I can tell that Omicron is
Omicron: what we know about the new coronavirus variant Read Post »
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