ECONOMY
Probe committee finds Buddha Air pilot guilty of flight diversion
Probe committee finds Buddha Air pilot guilty of flight dive...
KATHMANDU, Oct 29: The pilot of the Buddha Air flight which was diverted from Biratnagar to Kathmandu on September 27 has been found guilty.
Oct 29, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Japan provides 114 more oxygen generators to Nepal
Japan provides 114 more oxygen generators to Nepal
KATHMANDU, Oct 29: The Government of Japan has provided additional 114 oxygen generators to support the Government of Nepal’s efforts in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct 29, 2021
ECONOMY
Samsung claims its foldable phones surpasses Note series sales in Nepal
Samsung claims its foldable phones surpasses Note series sal...
KATHMANDU, Oct 29: The newly-launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 smartphones have received a favorable response in Nepal according to the dealers, retailers, and industry analysts. According to the company, the sale of Galaxy Z foldable Series is set to surpass the earlier Galaxy Note series...
Oct 29, 2021
SOCIETY
Nine persons including ward chairman arrested for gambling
Nine persons including ward chairman arrested for gambling
NUWAKOT, Oct 29: Police have arrested nine persons including Bhairab Bahadur Adhikari, Ward Chairman of Suryagadhi Rural Municipality-5 in Nuwakot district, on Thursday night on charge of gambling.
Oct 29, 2021
WORLD, TECHNOLOGY
Facebook changes name to Meta as it refocuses on virtual reality
Facebook changes name to Meta as it refocuses on virtual rea...
Oct 29: Facebook Inc (FB.O) is now called Meta, the company said on Thursday, in a rebrand that focuses on building the "metaverse," a shared virtual environment that it bets will be the successor to the mobile internet.
Oct 29, 2021
SOCIETY
COVID-19 vaccines for children below 12 years to be brought from India and China: Minister...
COVID-19 vaccines for children below 12 years to be brought...
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: Minister for Health and Population, Birodh Khatiwada has said that preparations are underway to bring in vaccines against COVID-19 for children under 12 years of age.
Oct 29, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse closes week on positive note
Nepse closes week on positive note
KATHMANDU, Oct 29: The equity index fell more than 21 points within the first few minutes of trading then immediately recoup its earlier losses. However, the market witnessed choppy trading in most of the session. Towards the end market gained 13.04 points to close the index at 2782.16.
Oct 29, 2021
ECONOMY
Only 40 percent of first-phase underground laying of electricity wires completed in 20 mon...
Only 40 percent of first-phase underground laying of electri...
KATHMANDU, Oct 29: The first phase of underground laying of electricity wires, which was targeted to be completed in two and a half years in Kathmandu, has witnessed a progress of only 40 percent in 20 months.
Oct 29, 2021
OPINION
Why don't they like us?
Why don't they like us?
For sure, the Indians must worry about their country's security in their neighborhood, including Nepal. However, they should make sure if their worries are founded on the current reality. And they must also understand that only a sovereign and strong Nepal can deliver Indian security expectations, n...
Oct 29, 2021
POLITICS
NC decides to hold 14th General Convention from December 10 to 12 in Kathmandu
NC decides to hold 14th General Convention from December 10...
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: The ruling Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to hold its 14th General Convention from December 10 to 12 in Kathmandu.
Oct 28, 2021