SOCIETY
Internal translocation of rhinos taking place in Chitwan
Internal translocation of rhinos taking place in Chitwan
CHITWAN, March 15: Six rhinos are being internally relocated in the Chitwan National Park (CNP) from today. The officials are working for the translocation of the rhinos with the increased number of endangered animals in the western belt of the national park. Now, these rhinos will be relocated to t...
Mar 15, 2024
SOCIETY
‘Pressure cooker bomb’ exploded at Nepal Telecom tower in Sindhuli’s Dumja Danda
‘Pressure cooker bomb’ exploded at Nepal Telecom tower in Si...
KATHMANDU, March 15: A ‘pressure cooker bomb’ exploded on the tower premises of Nepal Telecom (NTC) located in Sunkoshi Rural Municipality-1 Dumja Danda of Sindhuli. An improvised cooker bomb exploded in the tower complex of Nepal Telecom in BP Park in Dumja Danda around 3 AM on Friday.
Mar 15, 2024
WORLD
Singapore creates 88,400 new jobs in 2023
Singapore creates 88,400 new jobs in 2023
SINGAPORE, March 15: Singapore's total employment grew 88,400 in 2023, including 83,500 for non-residents and 4,900 for residents, according to a labor market report released by the Ministry of Manpower Thursday.
Mar 15, 2024
SOCIETY
School textbooks to be supplied before students' enrolment
School textbooks to be supplied before students' enrolment
BHAKTAPUR, March 15: The Janak Education Materials Center Limited is preparing to supply school textbooks nationwide before the start of the academic year 2081 BS.
Mar 15, 2024
WORLD
Palestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minister in the face of calls for re...
Palestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minist...
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed his longtime economic adviser to be the next prime minister in the face of U.S. pressure to reform the Palestinian Authority as part of Washington’s postwar vision for Gaza.
Mar 15, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt and microfinance victims continue their talks for second day
Govt and microfinance victims continue their talks for secon...
KATHMANDU, March 15: The government and the protesting victims of microfinance finance institutions struggle committee are continuing their talks for the second consecutive day on Friday.
Mar 15, 2024
SOCIETY
Snowfall expected in various provinces over next three days
Snowfall expected in various provinces over next three days
KATHMANDU, March 15: Light snowfall is expected in various provinces over the next three days. The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has reported that Nepal is currently experiencing the influence of a westerly low-pressure system and local winds.
Mar 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Budget deficit surges to Rs 137.75 billion in first eight months of current FY
Budget deficit surges to Rs 137.75 billion in first eight mo...
KATHMANDU, March 15: Nepal faced a budget deficit of Rs 137.75 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year due to a surge in financial liability on debt service of the government.
Mar 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal records HDI of 0.601, an improvement of 0.010 points in past two years
Nepal records HDI of 0.601, an improvement of 0.010 points i...
KATHMANDU, March 15: Nepal’s Human Development Index (HDI) stood at 0.601 in 2023, an addition of 0.010 points to its HDI in 2021.
Mar 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Real estate sector remained stable during month of Falgun
Real estate sector remained stable during month of Falgun
KATHMANDU, March 14: The real estate market has been stable during the Nepali month of Falgun (mid-February to mid-March). The number of transactions observed during Falgun was similar to that recorded in Magh (mid-January to mid-February).
Mar 15, 2024