ECONOMY
Int'l meet on financing for Nepal kicks off, PM pledges to strengthen investment climate
Int'l meet on financing for Nepal kicks off, PM pledges to s...
KATHMANDU, May 12: The International Conference on Financing for Nepal, 2023 kicked off here today, aiming to explore investment sources and opportunities for the country's overall economic development.
May 12, 2023
POLITICS
RSP Chairman Lamichhane and PM Dahal hold meeting
RSP Chairman Lamichhane and PM Dahal hold meeting
KATHMANDU, May 12: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane has held talks with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal today.
May 12, 2023
SOCIETY
KMC takes action against 61 people for distributing advertising materials
KMC takes action against 61 people for distributing advertis...
KATHMANDU, May 12: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has taken action against 61 people for distributing advertising materials within the Kathmandu metropolitan area.
May 12, 2023
POLITICS
Resham Jugjali to become minister again from Maoist Center
Resham Jugjali to become minister again from Maoist Center
KATHMANDU, May 12: CPN (Maoist Center) has decided to send Resham Jugjali from Myagdi to the Gandaki provincial government.
May 12, 2023
SOCIETY
Mugu avalanche update: Rescue team fail to reach avalanche site
Mugu avalanche update: Rescue team fail to reach avalanche s...
MUGU, May 12: The rescue team comprising security personnel has not yet been able to reach the avalanche site for the search and rescue of those missing in the avalanche due to snowfall causing a thick pile-up of snow in the area.
May 12, 2023
POLITICS
NC leader Basnet no more
NC leader Basnet no more
KATHMANDU May 12: Nepali Congress (NC) leader and Constituent Assembly member Purushottam Basnet has passed away. Basnet, who had been unwell for some time, died in his Sifal home at the age of 78.
May 12, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt prepares to increase tax on tobacco products
Govt prepares to increase tax on tobacco products
KATHMANDU, May 12: The Ministry of Health and Population has prepared to increase the tax on tobacco products.
May 12, 2023
ECONOMY
Tatopani transit point handling only limited export cargo
Tatopani transit point handling only limited export cargo
TATOPANI, May 11: The Tatopani transit point on the Nepal-China border in Sindhupalchok district, opened for full-fledged operation on May 1, raising high hopes of increased trade. The transit point was closed to control the COVID-19 outbreak in March 2020.
May 12, 2023
WORLD, TECHNOLOGY
Elon Musk says he has found new Twitter CEO
Elon Musk says he has found new Twitter CEO
May 11: Elon Musk said on Thursday he has found a new chief executive for Twitter, but did not name the person, while the Wall Street Journal reported that Comcast (CMCSA.O) NBCUniversal executive Linda Yaccarino was in talks for the job.
May 12, 2023
SOCIETY
Bollywood actor Amir Khan leaves for India without completing Vipassana Meditation
Bollywood actor Amir Khan leaves for India without completin...
KATHMANDU, May 12: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has returned to his country, abruptly ending his Vipassana (meditation) in Kathmandu.
May 12, 2023