ECONOMY
FNCCI officials assuming their office today
FNCCI officials assuming their office today
KATHMANDU, April 16: The newly-elected officials of the Federation of Nepal Chamber of Commerce and Industry are taking office today.
Apr 16, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepal celebrating 70 years of Sagarmatha ascent
Nepal celebrating 70 years of Sagarmatha ascent
KATHMANDU, April 16: It has been 70 years since the highest peak of the world, Sagarmatha, was climbed by humans. Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary were atop the Sagarmatha, Mt Everest, on May 29, 1953.
Apr 16, 2023
WORLD
Sudan’s army and rival force battle, killing at least 27
Sudan’s army and rival force battle, killing at least 27
KHARTOUM, Sudan, April 16: Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force battled fiercely Saturday in the capital and other areas, reportedly causing more than 200 deaths and injuries while dealing a new blow to hopes for a transition to democracy and raising fears of a wider conflict.
Apr 16, 2023
ECONOMY
90 tons of explosives being brought to Nepal from China
90 tons of explosives being brought to Nepal from China
KATHMANDU, April 16: About 90 tons of explosives are being brought to Nepal from China for the construction of infrastructure projects. As the explosives used for infrastructure projects were not available from Nepali Army (NA) and India, they are being brought from China.
Apr 16, 2023
SOCIETY
Light rain with thunder likely in a few places of hilly areas
Light rain with thunder likely in a few places of hilly area...
KATHMANDU, April 16: The weather condition is currently partly cloudy to normal in Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and partly cloudy to generally clear in the remaining areas, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Apr 16, 2023
SOCIETY
Sujan, 27, pierces tongue on Bisket Jatra
Sujan, 27, pierces tongue on Bisket Jatra
BHAKTAPUR, April 16: Bode area of Madhyapur Thimi Municipality in Bhaktapur district was crowded with people to see the Bisket Jatra, which is observed every year on Baisakh 2.
Apr 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt made budget transfer of Rs 200 billion in FY 2021/22, almost equal to the year’s capi...
Govt made budget transfer of Rs 200 billion in FY 2021/22, a...
KATHMANDU, April 16: The government carried out a budget transfer of around Rs 200 billion in the fiscal year 2021/22, which was almost equal to the amount that the government allocated for the development projects for the year.
Apr 16, 2023
OPINION
Online Gaming and Child Safety
Online Gaming and Child Safety
Online gaming is a popular form of entertainment for many children, who can play with their friends or strangers from around the world. Online games can be fun, educational and social, but they also pose some risks that the parents and the children should be aware of.
Apr 16, 2023
WORLD
Germany ends nuclear era as last reactors power down
Germany ends nuclear era as last reactors power down
BERLIN, April 16: Germany will switch off its last three nuclear reactors on Saturday, exiting atomic power even as it seeks to wean itself off fossil fuels and manage an energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine.
Apr 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Shares investors lost Rs 613 billion as the secondary market posted dismal picture last ye...
Shares investors lost Rs 613 billion as the secondary market...
KATHMANDU, April 16: Investors lost Rs 613 billion last year due to a heavy fall in the prices of shares of listed companies at the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse).
Apr 16, 2023