ECONOMY
Indian Energy Secretary pays courtesy call on Energy Minister Bhusal
Indian Energy Secretary pays courtesy call on Energy Ministe...
KATHMANDU, Feb 24: A delegation including Energy Secretary of the Government of India, Alok Kumar, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Pampha Bhusal on Thursday. They discussed various issues of overall energy development, trade and mutual benefit.
Feb 24, 2022
POLITICS, SOCIETY, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
IN PICTURES: New Baneshwor overwhelmed with protestors against MCC
IN PICTURES: New Baneshwor overwhelmed with protestors again...
KATHMANDU, Feb 24: New Baneshwar where the federal parliament building lies is overwhelmed with protestors against the US-funded Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement.
Feb 24, 2022
POLITICS
PM Deuba, Chair Dahal hold meeting
PM Deuba, Chair Dahal hold meeting
KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and Chairperson of the CPN (Maoist Center), Pushpa Kamal Dahal, held a meeting today.
Feb 24, 2022
SOCIETY
Marijuana smuggler killed in exchange of fire with police in Bara
Marijuana smuggler killed in exchange of fire with police in...
BARA, Feb 24: A shootout took place between marijuana smugglers and police at Simraungadh Municipality-2 on Wednesday night. A marijuana smuggler was shot dead by the police while an Indian national was arrested, according to Bara police.
Feb 24, 2022
My City, Entertainment
Crafts can make us feel better: How to find the right one
Crafts can make us feel better: How to find the right one
When Girija Kaimal is feeling anxious, she often turns to crochet or fabric work to bring herself a sense of calm. “I have certain patterns I love to do,” she says, “and it just reinforces for me that all is well in the world, and I can still contribute to it in a meaningful way.”
Feb 24, 2022
POLITICS
Today’s HoR meeting to discuss MCC agreement
Today’s HoR meeting to discuss MCC agreement
This is the first time the lawmakers will be holding a formal discussion on the MCC compact agreement in the House of Representatives after the agreement was tabled last Sunday
Feb 24, 2022
POLITICS
Ruling coalition may break if coalition parties don’t support MCC: Senior NC leader Poudel
Ruling coalition may break if coalition parties don’t suppor...
TANAHUN, Feb 24: Senior Nepali Congress (NC) leader Ram Chandra Poudel has said that the current ruling alliance could be broken if Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal do not cooperate in the ratification of the MCC compact agreement through parliament.
Feb 24, 2022
SOCIETY
High alert measures put in place in Kavre to avoid bird-flu outbreak
High alert measures put in place in Kavre to avoid bird-flu...
KAVRE, Feb 24: High alert measures have been put in place in Kavrepalanchowk, the eastern entry point of Kathmandu Valley and the country’s second largest poultry production hub, after bird-flu has been detected in some districts including federal capital Kathmandu.
Feb 24, 2022
WORLD
Russian forces invade Ukraine after Putin orders attack
Russian forces invade Ukraine after Putin orders attack
MOSCOW/KYIV, Feb 24: Russian forces fired missiles at several Ukrainian cities and landed troops on its south coast on Thursday, officials and media said, after President Vladimir Putin authorised what he called a special military operation in the east.
Feb 24, 2022
ECONOMY
Minister Ale urged to take initiative to resume Kathmandu-Moscow direct flight
Minister Ale urged to take initiative to resume Kathmandu-Mo...
KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Non-resident trade representative of Russia Alexander Rybas paid a courtesy call on Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Prem Bahadur Ale.
Feb 24, 2022