SOCIETY
Youth drowns in Kathmandu swimming pool
Youth drowns in Kathmandu swimming pool
KATHMANDU, June 25: On Saturday afternoon, a person tragically lost his life in a swimming pool at Subhashree Banquet - Blue Heaven Restro, Kageshwori Manohara Municipality-7.
Jun 25, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt to raise Rs 3.91 billion internal debt
Govt to raise Rs 3.91 billion internal debt
KATHMANDU, June 25: The Government of Nepal has announced its plan to raise Rs 3.91 billion of internal debt. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has confirmed that the internal debt will be mobilized through 91-day treasury bills (T-bills) on Monday.
Jun 25, 2023
ECONOMY
NOC clears IOC loan dues after two years
NOC clears IOC loan dues after two years
KATHMANDU, June 25: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) successfully settled outstanding loan payments it owed to the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) after a two-year period.
Jun 25, 2023
SOCIETY
Workers preparing to go to Korea stage protest at EPS office
Workers preparing to go to Korea stage protest at EPS office
KATHMANDU, June 25: A large group of workers who are in the process of going to Korea gathered in front of the office of the EPS (Employment Permit System) in Gwarko, Lalitpur, and chanted slogans on Sunday.
Jun 25, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt entrusting same company to print passports for past 13 years
Govt entrusting same company to print passports for past 13...
KATHMANDU, June 25: Due to inadequate preparation, the government is currently making arrangements to print about two million passports through variations, without conducting an open competition. After the bidding process was not initiated in time, France's Idemia company, which has been printing pa...
Jun 25, 2023
POLITICS
HoR session: Lawmakers draw govt's attentions to VAW, natural disasters
HoR session: Lawmakers draw govt's attentions to VAW, natura...
KATHMANDU, June 25: In the session of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Sunday, lawmakers raised concerns over increasing cases of violence against women (VAW) and the cases of floods and landslides nationwide. They urged the government to come up with prompt actions to address these issues.
Jun 25, 2023
POLITICS
Contempt of court case filed at SC against KMC Mayor Balen
Contempt of court case filed at SC against KMC Mayor Balen
KATHMANDU, June 25: A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court (SC) accusing Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) of contempt of court.
Jun 25, 2023
SOCIETY
Lightning kills one in Kaski
Lightning kills one in Kaski
KASKI, June 25: A person has died after being struck by lightning in Pokhara.
Jun 25, 2023
SOCIETY
Shree Airlines plane that took off for Dhangadi returns to Kathmandu
Shree Airlines plane that took off for Dhangadi returns to K...
KATHMANDU, June 25: An aircraft of Shree Airlines, which was en route from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) to Dhangadhi, had to return to Kathmandu on Sunday morning due to an issue on board.
Jun 25, 2023
POLITICS
Proposals to cut expenditures of Vice President’s Office tabled in House
Proposals to cut expenditures of Vice President’s Office tab...
KATHMANDU, June 25: Proposals to cut the expenditures of the Office of Vice President have been tabled in today’s meeting of the House of Representatives. Parliamentarians Dr Amaresh Kumar Singh, Bhagawati Chaudhary and Prem Suwal presented the proposals.
Jun 25, 2023