WORLD
Europe’s largest nuclear power plant on fire after shelling
Europe’s largest nuclear power plant on fire after shelling
KYIV, Ukraine, March 4: Russian forces shelled Europe’s largest nuclear plant early Friday in the battle for control of a crucial energy-producing city, and the power station was on fire.
Mar 04, 2022
ECONOMY
Sugarcane production sees huge downfall as sugar factories linger to pay farmers on time
Sugarcane production sees huge downfall as sugar factories l...
KATHMANDU, March 4: Sugarcane production declined by almost half in the past three years after farmers turned apathetic to planting the raw material of sugar, citing the delay in getting payment from the sugar mills.
Mar 04, 2022
ECONOMY
NOC hikes prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene by Rs 5 per liter, petrol now costs Rs 150...
NOC hikes prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene by Rs 5 per...
KATHMANDU, March 3: With the sharp rise in the prices of Brent crude oil in the international market as a result of Russia's invasion in Ukraine, the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has decided to hike the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 5 per liter.
Mar 03, 2022
POLITICS
Members of diplomatic community in Nepal gather at Boudhanath Stupa to show support for Uk...
Members of diplomatic community in Nepal gather at Boudhanat...
KATHMANDU, March 3: In the face of Russia's unprovoked, unjustified, and unconscionable invasion of Ukraine, members of the diplomatic community gathered at Boudhanath Stupa on Thursday evening to show support for Ukraine’s people, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Mar 03, 2022
POLITICS
EC receives Rs 8 billion in assurance for holding local level polls
EC receives Rs 8 billion in assurance for holding local leve...
KATHMANDU, March 3: The Election Commission (EC) has said it received assurance of Rs 8.11 billion from the Ministry of Finance (MoF) for holding the upcoming local level election.
Mar 03, 2022
ECONOMY
Govt providing induction stoves free of cost to university students from remote Nepal stud...
Govt providing induction stoves free of cost to university s...
KATHMANDU, March 3: The government is providing an electric induction stove free of cost each to students from the country’s remote areas who are staying in rented rooms in the Kathmandu Valley to pursue their higher education.
Mar 03, 2022
ECONOMY
PPO recommends to govt to take legal action against Bottlers Nepal accused of evading capi...
PPO recommends to govt to take legal action against Bottlers...
KATHMANDU, March 3: The Public Prosecutor’s Office (PPO) has recommended to the government authorities to file a lawsuit against Bottlers Nepal on the charge of revenue leakage.
Mar 03, 2022
My City, Lifestyle, Social
Amazon shuttering its physical bookstores and 4-star shops
Amazon shuttering its physical bookstores and 4-star shops
Amazon is closing all of its brick-and-mortar bookstores, as well as its 4-star shops and pop up locations, as the online retail behemoth reworks its physical footprint.
Mar 03, 2022
My City, Entertainment
Shibani Dandekar removes 'Mrs Akhtar' from her Instagram bio
Shibani Dandekar removes 'Mrs Akhtar' from her Instagram bio
Actress Shibani Dandekar recently got married to actor-producer Farhan Akhtar in an intimate wedding ceremony. They tied the knot at Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi’s Khandala farmhouse on February 19. Just after their wedding, Shibani updated her Instagram profile as she added ‘Mrs Akhtar’ to her bio...
Mar 03, 2022
ECONOMY
19,766 tourists visited Nepal in February
19,766 tourists visited Nepal in February
KATHMANDU, March 3: Nepal welcomed 19,766 tourists in the month of February this year.
Mar 03, 2022