POLITICS
Lawmakers draw attention over delay in construction of transmission lines
Lawmakers draw attention over delay in construction of trans...
KATHMANDU, June 11: Lawmakers drew the attention of the government over the delay in the ongoing construction of national transmission lines and their substations across the country.
Jun 11, 2022
SOCIETY
Earthquake measuring 4.7 on Richter scale rattles Kathmandu Valley
Earthquake measuring 4.7 on Richter scale rattles Kathmandu...
KATHMANDU, June 11: An earthquake measuring 4.7 Richter scale jolted Kathmandu Valley early morning Saturday.
Jun 11, 2022
WORLD
China becoming more 'coercive and aggressive' - U.S. defence chief
China becoming more 'coercive and aggressive' - U.S. defence...
SINGAPORE, June 11: The United States will do its part to manage tensions with China and prevent conflict even though Beijing is becoming increasingly aggressive in the Asian region, including near Taiwan, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday.
Jun 11, 2022
WORLD
Sri Lanka risks full-blown humanitarian emergency, UN agency says
Sri Lanka risks full-blown humanitarian emergency, UN agency...
GENEVA, June 10: Sri Lanka is at risk of tipping into a full-blown humanitarian crisis as the country's economy suffers its biggest shock in decades, the U.N. humanitarian office (OCHA) said on Friday.
Jun 10, 2022
POLITICS
NC General Secy Thapa proposes allocating Rs 5 billion for land acquisition for waste mana...
NC General Secy Thapa proposes allocating Rs 5 billion for l...
KATHMANDU, June 10: Lawmaker Gagan Kumar Thapa, has said that a long-term solution should be sought for waste management in the Kathmandu Valley. Thapa put forth a proposal to immediately allocate Rs 5 billion for land acquisition in the affected areas.
Jun 10, 2022
SOCIETY
Spanish envoy calls on Minister Ale, pledges support to Nepal on climate change issues
Spanish envoy calls on Minister Ale, pledges support to Nepa...
KATHMANDU, June 10: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Prem Bahadur Ale and Spain’s Non-resident Ambassador to Nepal, Jose Maria Ridao Dominguez, held a meeting today.
Jun 10, 2022
POLITICS
NC spokesperson Mahat urges govt to find alternative to Banchare Danda landfill site
NC spokesperson Mahat urges govt to find alternative to Banc...
KATHMANDU, June 10: Nepali Congress Spokesperson Dr Praskash Sharan Mahat has stressed on the need to find an alternative to Banchare Danda landfill site.
Jun 10, 2022
ECONOMY
Trade deficit increases by 30.5 per cent in 10 months
Trade deficit increases by 30.5 per cent in 10 months
KATHMANDU, June 10: Nepal's trade deficit has increased by 30.5 percent in the first 10 months of current fiscal year 2021/22 as compared to corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Jun 10, 2022
My City, Lifestyle, Social
Attempted assassination of Salman Khan foiled
Attempted assassination of Salman Khan foiled
A sharpshooter from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly made an attempt to assassinate Salman Khan on Friday, according to Indian media reports. Filmfare reported that a sharpshooter arrived outside Khan's home and attempted to kill him, but returned at the last minute.
Jun 10, 2022
POLITICS
PM Deuba issues directive to arrest loan shark
PM Deuba issues directive to arrest loan shark
KATHMANDU, June 10: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has directed authorities to arrest Ramdev Teli, a lender accused of charging exorbitant interest against personal loans he issued to individuals, and carry out investigations against him.
Jun 10, 2022