POLITICS
MPs demand separate agency to deal with VAW
MPs demand separate agency to deal with VAW
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: Members of parliament (MPs) have demanded that the government form a separate agency to address the needs of victims of violence against women (VAW).
Aug 16, 2024
ECONOMY
Most banks reduce deposit interest rates
Most banks reduce deposit interest rates
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: Most commercial banks in the country have reduced their deposit interest rates by an average of 0.19 percent.
Aug 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt to award Rs 300,000 each to players participating in CAVA Women’s Volleyball League
Govt to award Rs 300,000 each to players participating in CA...
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: The government has announced that each Nepali player who participated in the CAVA Women’s Volleyball Nations League will receive a cash reward of Rs 300,000 each.
Aug 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Flood in Thame village of Solukhumbu sweeps away 12 houses and a school
Flood in Thame village of Solukhumbu sweeps away 12 houses a...
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: A massive flood and landslide triggered by an avalanche in Thame village of Solukhumbu district on Friday swept away at least twelve houses and a school building.
Aug 16, 2024
ECONOMY
Province govt will support women's entrepreneurship development: Gandaki CM Pandey
Province govt will support women's entrepreneurship developm...
POKHARA, Aug 16: Surendra Raj Pandey, the chief minister (CM) of Gandaki Province, said that the provincial government has decided to support women's entrepreneurship development.
Aug 16, 2024
POLITICS
Former UML lawmaker Pathak discusses impact of climate change in London
Former UML lawmaker Pathak discusses impact of climate chang...
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: Former member of parliament and CPN-UML leader Dr Surya Prasad Pathak, who is on a visit to the UK, has discussed the impact of climate change on Nepal in London.
Aug 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Dr Govinda KC warns of hunger strike, puts forward six-point demand
Dr Govinda KC warns of hunger strike, puts forward six-point...
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: A campaigner for medical education reform, Dr Govinda KC has warned to launch a Satyagraha.
Aug 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Suspected glacier break causes severe flooding in Solukhumbu's Thame, several houses washe...
Suspected glacier break causes severe flooding in Solukhumbu...
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: Severe flooding has struck the Thame area in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-5, Solukhumbu.
Aug 16, 2024
POLITICS
US Deputy Secretary Verma pays courtesy call on PM Oli
US Deputy Secretary Verma pays courtesy call on PM Oli
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard R Verma, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday.
Aug 16, 2024
SOCIETY
One arrested on charge of raping two teenage girls in Morang
One arrested on charge of raping two teenage girls in Morang
MORANG, Aug 16: Police have arrested one person on the charge of raping two teenage girls in Morang. Based on the complaint, the Area Police Office, Belbari, arrested 35-year-old Josen Rai of Belbari Municipality-4 on Thursday evening.
Aug 16, 2024