ECONOMY
Minimum wages of informal sector workers upped
Minimum wages of informal sector workers upped
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: The government has hiked the minimum wages of workers in the informal sector beginning July 17, 2023. With the new decision, the monthly wage of informal sector workers is fixed at Rs 17,300.
Aug 18, 2023
POLITICS
Ambassadors of UK, Vietnam present letters of credence
Ambassadors of UK, Vietnam present letters of credence
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: President Ram Chandra Paudel on Thursday received Letters of Credence from Ambassador of the United Kingdom (UK) to Nepal Robert Dominic Russell Fenn and Non-residential Ambassador of Vietnam to Nepal Nguyen Thanh Hai amidst a special ceremony held at the Office of the President.
Aug 18, 2023
POLITICS
Current coalition will complete full term: Finance Minister
Current coalition will complete full term: Finance Minister
LAHAN, Aug 18: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that the Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN (Maoist Centre) coalition government will complete its full tenure.
Aug 18, 2023
SOCIETY
Mechi Highway disrupted due to landslides
Mechi Highway disrupted due to landslides
TAPLEJUNG, Aug 18: The Phungling-Kabeli section of the Mechi Highway has been blocked due to landslides triggered by incessant rain occurred last night. Landslides have taken place in several locations from Sesambu to Khahare Khola section of the road.
Aug 18, 2023
SOCIETY
Two more Chinese nationals arrested in connection with gold smuggling case
Two more Chinese nationals arrested in connection with gold...
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Police have arrested two more Chinese nationals in connection with the smuggling of 60 kg of gold.
Aug 18, 2023
SOCIETY
NEA to enforce five-hour load shedding in Kathmandu on Saturday
NEA to enforce five-hour load shedding in Kathmandu on Satur...
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: There will be power cuts for about five hours at 52 different places in Kathmandu on Saturday.
Aug 18, 2023
OPINION
Minimizing the Impacts of Climate Change
Minimizing the Impacts of Climate Change
Climate change poses a grave threat to Nepal due to its geographical location, mountainous terrain, and dependence on climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture and water resources. The melting of glaciers, changes in precipitation patterns, increased frequency of natural disasters, and impacts on l...
Aug 18, 2023
SOCIETY
Tremors of earthquake felt in Bajhang
Tremors of earthquake felt in Bajhang
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: An earthquake has occurred in Bajhang with its epicenter in Khiratadi.
Aug 18, 2023
Editorial
A Beacon of Hope
A Beacon of Hope
In a significant stride towards sustainable energy collaboration, Nepal has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative that holds immense promise for its future and that of its neighbors.
Aug 18, 2023
ECONOMY
FNCCI President Dhakal calls for Chinese investment in Nepal
FNCCI President Dhakal calls for Chinese investment in Nepal
Kathmandu, Aug 17: President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal has emphasized Nepal's burgeoning stature as a promising investment destination, underpinned by its wealth of natural resources, skilled workforce, market access, and advantageo...
Aug 17, 2023