WORLD
Ukraine on edge after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, region's towns shelled
Ukraine on edge after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, region's t...
KYIV, August 29: Russian artillery fired at Ukrainian towns across the river from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant overnight, local officials said on Sunday, adding to residents' anguish as reports of shelling around the plant fuelled fears of a radiation disaster.
Aug 29, 2022
ECONOMY
Five cooperatives ink merger deal
Five cooperatives ink merger deal
KATHMANDU, August 29: Nepali cooperatives have stepped up efforts for merger at a time when a large number of banks and insurance companies have been looking forward to unification.
Aug 29, 2022
ECONOMY
Govt to scrap licenses for hydropower projects held by fake developers: Energy Minister Bh...
Govt to scrap licenses for hydropower projects held by fake...
KATHMANDU, August 28: Saying that some “fake” developers were holding licenses for hydropower projects worth some 1,600 MW but doing nothing in terms of power production, the government has said it will scrap such licenses as the developers have shown apathy to build these projects.
Aug 28, 2022
SOCIETY
Sisdole residents dissatisfied with ministers, say ministers don’t keep their promises
Sisdole residents dissatisfied with ministers, say ministers...
KATHMANDU, August 28: The local residents of Sisdole where the Kathmandu Valley’s landfill site is located have expressed dissatisfaction with the Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Mohammad Ishtiaq Rai, and the Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Rajendra Prasa...
Aug 28, 2022
SPORTS
Nepal thrashes Kenya by 4 wickets
Nepal thrashes Kenya by 4 wickets
KATHMANDU, August 28: Nepal has defeated Kenya by 4 wickets in the third match of the T20 series going on between the two teams. With this victory, Nepal has taken a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Aug 28, 2022
SOCIETY
KMC to provide Rs 25 per day per student of govt schools
KMC to provide Rs 25 per day per student of govt schools
KATHMANDU, August 28: Balendra Shah, the mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), has proposed providing 25 rupees per day per student to students studying at government schools.
Aug 28, 2022
ECONOMY
NMB Bank inks deal with British Int’l Investment for a loan of USD 25 million
NMB Bank inks deal with British Int’l Investment for a loan...
KATHMANDU, August 28: NMB Bank on Sunday signed an agreement with British International Investment to receive a loan of USD 25 million.
Aug 28, 2022
SOCIETY
Mayor Balen proposes to appoint MDGP doctors and nurses in all 32 wards of Kathmandu
Mayor Balen proposes to appoint MDGP doctors and nurses in a...
KATHMANDU, August 28: Balendra Shah, the mayor of Kathmandu metropolis, has proposed to have General Practitioners (MDGP doctors and nurses) in all 32 wards of the metropolis.
Aug 28, 2022
POLITICS
KMC Mayor Balen floats a proposal to appoint food inspectors to check food quality
KMC Mayor Balen floats a proposal to appoint food inspectors...
KATHMANDU, August 28: Balendra Shah (Balen), the mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), has proposed appointing food technologists in the metropolitan city.
Aug 28, 2022
POLITICS
Two ministers of Karnali Province resign
Two ministers of Karnali Province resign
SURKHET, August 28: Two ministers of the Karnali provincial government from the CPN (Maoist Center) resigned on Sunday. Minister for Economic Affairs and Planning Bindaman Bista and Minister for Water Resources and Energy Development Ganesh Prasad Singh submitted their resignations to Chief Minister...
Aug 28, 2022