KATHMANDU, July 8: Youths affiliated to the ruling Nepal Communist Party staged demonstrations at various six places of the Kathmandu Valley on Wednesday to extend support to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

KATHMANDU, July 8: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has said that 253 patients of COVID-19 were recovered in past 24 hours.

KATHMANDU, July 8: The parliamentary development and technology committee has directed the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport to make necessary management for the safe operation of taxis amid growing concern of the further spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.

KHOTANG, July 8: As a record number of children and youths are unable to attend schools due to lockdown measures enforced by the government to contain possible spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), some schools in Khotang district in the eastern part of the country have decided to try a different model of teaching.

Daily Commentary: Nepse snaps three days’ gaining run

Published On: July 8, 2020 05:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 8: Stocks began Wednesday’s trading on a negative note as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index dropped 17  points in the morning before pulling back in the positive territory.

KATHMANDU, July 8: The Office of Auditor General (OAG) has delayed the preparation of its annual report that comprises a thorough audit of expenditures by the government agencies and flag any irregularities of government entities.

Bullion price goes up by Rs 600 per tola

Published On: July 8, 2020 03:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 8: The price of gold has increased by Rs 600 per tola (11.66 grams) in a single day.

KATHMANDU, July 8: Himalaya Airlines is set to operate repatriation flights to Saudi Arabia and Philippines on Saturday. Likewise, the airlines will conduct one flight to Malaysia on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, July 8: A group of Nepali workers, who were earlier selected under the Employment Permit System (EPS) system by the South Korean government, staged a demonstration at Maitighar in the capital on Wednesday.

Japan extends scholarships to govt officers

Published On: July 8, 2020 01:28 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 8: The Government of Japan has extended grant assistance of Rs 407 million to Nepal for implementing the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Project.