WORLD
Indonesia Semeru volcanic eruption kills 14; dozens injured
Indonesia Semeru volcanic eruption kills 14; dozens injured
SUMBERWULUH, Indonesia Dec 6: The eruption of Semeru volcano has killed at least 14 people and injured dozens on Java island, Indonesia's disaster agency said on Sunday, as rescue teams searched for victims under layers of ash, sometimes digging with their bare hands.
Dec 06, 2021
ECONOMY
87 manufacturing firms proposed to invest Rs 122 billion during mid-July and mid-October
87 manufacturing firms proposed to invest Rs 122 billion dur...
KATHMANDU, Dec 6: A total of 87 firms have proposed to invest Rs 122 billion to set up their manufacturing plants in the country in the first three months of the current fiscal year.
Dec 06, 2021
OPINION
Sports to Change the Gloomy Status Quo of Girls with Disabilities
Sports to Change the Gloomy Status Quo of Girls with Disabil...
From boccia to table tennis to swimming to taekwondo to cricket, powerlifting to wheelchair basketball to mention just a few, there are a multitude of sports disciplines where adaptive athletes have been active for many years.
Dec 06, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse begin week with a sharp dip
Nepse begin week with a sharp dip
KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Stocks continued to tumble since the beginning of Sunday’s session. After dropping towards 2,550, the market found some footing. Nonetheless, the benchmark index continued to dip sharply in the latter trading hours. At the close, Nepse registered a loss of 72.32 points to end tradi...
Dec 05, 2021
ECONOMY
DRI files cases, seeks to recover Rs 447.38 million from two individuals accused of revenu...
DRI files cases, seeks to recover Rs 447.38 million from two...
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) on Sunday filed cases against two individuals on charge of evading tax, seeking to recover Rs 447.38 million from the accused.
Dec 05, 2021
ECONOMY
HBL and NIBL seek additional time for their merger
HBL and NIBL seek additional time for their merger
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) and Nepal Investment Bank Limited (NIBL), which have been in the merging process, have requested Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to extend the deadline to complete the final unification process between the two banks.
Dec 05, 2021
POLITICS
RPP elected office-bearers sworn in
RPP elected office-bearers sworn in
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: The newly-elected office-bearers of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) who won elections at the recently-held RPP Unity Convention, took the oath of office amid a function in the capital on Sunday.
Dec 05, 2021
SOCIETY
Police arrest man in possession of Rs 7 million without legal source
Police arrest man in possession of Rs 7 million without lega...
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: The Kathmandu police have arrested a person with approximately Rs 7 million, the legal source of which has not been verified yet.
Dec 05, 2021
SOCIETY
COVID-19 vaccination drive launched today at six local units in Dang
COVID-19 vaccination drive launched today at six local units...
DANG, Dec 5: A COVID-19 Vaccination Program was launched at six local units in Dang district on Sunday. According to the district health office, Verocell vaccines will be administered to people above 18 years of age under the drive.
Dec 05, 2021
WORLD
13 dead, 98 injured in Indonesia's Mt. Semeru eruption
13 dead, 98 injured in Indonesia's Mt. Semeru eruption
JAKARTA, Dec 5: At least 13 people died and 98 others were injured after Mount Semeru in Indonesia's East Java erupted, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Sunday.
Dec 05, 2021