ECONOMY
Nepal’s outstanding public debt Rs 2.4 trillion
Nepal’s outstanding public debt Rs 2.4 trillion
KATHMANDU, May 25: The country's outstanding public debt has reached nearly Rs 2.4 trillion. The public debt witnessed a rise of Rs 98 billion in the last 10 months of the current fiscal year alone, according to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).
May 25, 2024
SOCIETY
New Omicron variants of COVID-19 spread rapidly but are less severe: Experts
New Omicron variants of COVID-19 spread rapidly but are less...
KATHMANDU, May 25: New sub-variants of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19, called ‘KP 1' and 'KP 2,' detected in Nepal are found to have a high rate of spread out, while their fatality rate is relatively less.
May 25, 2024
SOCIETY
Teenager drowns in Tinau river
Teenager drowns in Tinau river
TILOTTAMA, May 25: A teenager drowned in the Tinau River at Hariyali Park, Tilottama Municipality-6, Rupandehi, on Saturday.
May 25, 2024
SOCIETY
KMG Chairman Sirohiya hospitalized due to heart issues
KMG Chairman Sirohiya hospitalized due to heart issues
KATHMANDU, May 25: Chairman of Kantipur Media Group (KMG), Kailash Sirohiya, who is detained at the District Police Office in Dhanusha, has been taken to a hospital following cardiac issues.
May 25, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE soared 112.73 points, while share investors made capital gains of Rs 178 billion las...
NEPSE soared 112.73 points, while share investors made capit...
KATHMANDU, May 25: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) added a notable 112.73 point last week in the aftermath of Nepal Rastra Bank revising the monetary policy while banks took soft measures to provide loans against share through reducing the interest rates.
May 25, 2024
SOCIETY
Beni adopts digital house number system
Beni adopts digital house number system
MYAGDI, May 25: Beni Municipality of Myagdi has started a digital house numbering system with a QR code.
May 25, 2024
POLITICS
Foreign Secretary Lamsal in Saint John's to attend SIDS conference
Foreign Secretary Lamsal in Saint John's to attend SIDS conf...
KATHMANDU, May 25: Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal is attending the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to be convened by the United Nations in Saint John’s, capital of Antigua and Barbuda from May 27 to May 30.
May 25, 2024
SOCIETY
Photojournalist Purnima Shrestha makes it to the top of Mount Everest twice within a week
Photojournalist Purnima Shrestha makes it to the top of Moun...
KATHMANDU, May 25: Purnima Shrestha, a dedicated photojournalist, has achieved a remarkable feat by scaling Mount Everest twice within a week.
May 25, 2024
ECONOMY
Border crossings with China including Kimathangka re-opening today
Border crossings with China including Kimathangka re-opening...
KATHMANDU, May 25: Following continuous diplomatic efforts by the Government of Nepal, most of the border crossings with trade significance with China are re-opening for service from today. This includes the Kimathangka transit point at Sankhuwasabha.
May 25, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal and the UNFPA jointly mark the Int’l Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Nepal and the UNFPA jointly mark the Int’l Day to End Obstet...
KATHMANDU, May 25: Commemorating the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula that falls on 23 of May every year, The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Ministry of Health and Population launched a national roadmap to eliminate fistula by 2030, developed under the leadership of the Dep...
May 25, 2024