ECONOMY
Govt mulls to check import of luxury items to reduce trade deficit: FinMin Sharma
Govt mulls to check import of luxury items to reduce trade d...
KATHMANDU, Nov 24: Finance Minister Janardan Sharma said the government will take stern measures to reduce imports to maintain the country’s foreign currency reserves.
Nov 24, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepal’s trade deficit widens by 56.83 percent to Rs 568.17 billion during mid-July and mid...
Nepal’s trade deficit widens by 56.83 percent to Rs 568.17 b...
KATHMANDU, Nov 24: Nepal’s trade deficit in the first four months of the current fiscal year widened by 56.83 percent compared to the same period in 2020/21 despite a notable rise in the export earnings during the period.
Nov 24, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal records 332 new cases, 232 recoveries and four deaths on Wednesday
Nepal records 332 new cases, 232 recoveries and four deaths...
KATHMANDU, Nov 24: Nepal recorded 332 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday along with 232 recoveries and four deaths, according to the latest information provided by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Nov 24, 2021
ECONOMY
MCC is vital for Nepal: Golcha
MCC is vital for Nepal: Golcha
KATHMANDU, Nov 24: Federation of Nepalese Chamber Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Chairman Shekhar Golcha has expressed disappointment over the delay in endorsing the US-funded Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement through parliament.
Nov 24, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
UK records 42,484 new coronavirus cases
UK records 42,484 new coronavirus cases
LONDON, Nov 24: Britain registered 42,484 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 9,932,408, according to official figures released Tuesday.
Nov 24, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Travel
Ginkgo grew with dinosaurs, and is still worth growing
Ginkgo grew with dinosaurs, and is still worth growing
There are some trees whose showiness does not end once they’ve lost their leaves in autumn. Some trees have an attractive bony framework that is then revealed. Ginkgo tree, for instance.
Nov 24, 2021
Coronavirus
India logs 9,283 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hrs, active caseload lowest in 537 days
India logs 9,283 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hrs, active c...
India reported 9,283 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday. With this, the active caseload of the infection stands at 1,11,481, which is the lowest in 537 days.
Nov 24, 2021
SOCIETY
Health Minister Khatiwada promises measures to curb consumption of tobacco products
Health Minister Khatiwada promises measures to curb consumpt...
KATHMANDU, Nov 24: Minister for Health and Population Birodh Khatiwada has said that appropriate measures would be taken to control and regulate the use of tobacco products.
Nov 24, 2021
POLITICS
Oli should not brag about UML’s sun symbol, it is already eclipsed: Madhav Nepal
Oli should not brag about UML’s sun symbol, it is already ec...
CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal has warned CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, not to brag over the party’s sun symbol.
Nov 24, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Social
FYP Showcase highlighted students' ideas, technical prowess and adaptability
FYP Showcase highlighted students' ideas, technical prowess...
Islington College organized Final Year Project Showcase on Tuesday in Kathmandu. The one-day exhibition showcased the graduates’ enterprising projects including 3D Printer with CNC Engraver, a contactless payment system, and Travel Buddy-a virtual travel guide among others.
Nov 24, 2021