POLITICS
No official residences ready for incoming ministers
No official residences ready for incoming ministers
The new ministerial quarters in Bhaisepati remain unusable after being damaged in a fire during the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9, 2024. The old ministerial residences in Pulchok are now occupied by Supreme Court judges.
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SOCIETY
Gorkha microbus accident update: Seven victims identified
Gorkha microbus accident update: Seven victims identified
According to District Police Office Chief Bharat Bahadur BK, seven Indian citizens died in the accident. Among them, Muthu Kumar, 58, Anamalik, 58, Meenakshi, 59, Sivagami, 53, Vijayal, 57, Meena, 58, and Tamilarsi, 60, from India died on the spot.
1 hour ago
WORLD
Pakistan to cut salaries of govt employees by up to 30pc amid widening austerity drive
Pakistan to cut salaries of govt employees by up to 30pc ami...
The government has also announced a complete ban on foreign visits by ministers, advisers, special assistants and government officials, instructing them to prioritise teleconferencing and online meetings instead.
1 hour ago
POLITICS
Parties rush to finalize PR lawmakers
Parties rush to finalize PR lawmakers
Based on the March 5 parliamentary election, parties that secured proportional seats must submit the final names of their nominees by Sunday.
1 hour ago
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 148.24
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 148.24
According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been set at Rs 147.64 and the selling rate at Rs 148.24. The buying rate of one euro stands at Rs 169.28 and the selling rate at Rs 169.97. One UK pound sterling has a buying rate of Rs 195.75 and a selling rate of Rs 196.54. T...
2 hours ago
POLITICS
Explosion hits Nepali peacekeepers’ camp in Lebanon; troops safe
Explosion hits Nepali peacekeepers’ camp in Lebanon; troops...
An explosion struck a camp of Nepali soldiers deployed in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, but all personnel are safe, the Nepali Army said on Sunday.
2 hours ago
SOCIETY
Power from Upper Thulokhola linked to national grid
Power from Upper Thulokhola linked to national grid
The project, built by Thulokhola Hydropower Limited in Ward 7 of Raghuganga Rural Municipality, completed construction of its physical infrastructure, installation of equipment, and internal testing before linking power to the national grid.
2 hours ago
ECONOMY
No cooking gas shortage in Khotang, says Chamber
No cooking gas shortage in Khotang, says Chamber
The statement came amid concerns that supplies might be affected by the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US. The chamber said the district currently has enough stock. According to chamber chair Rajan Prasad Acharya, cooking gas cylinders, including those from Rijal Gas, remain available in...
3 hours ago
POLITICS
NC holding CWC meeting after HoR poll debacle today
NC holding CWC meeting after HoR poll debacle today
The agenda includes discussion of selecting members of the House of Representatives from the proportional representation closed list based on the number of seats secured by the party. The selected names will be forwarded to the Election Commission.
3 hours ago
POLITICS
RSP sweeps polls, now faces real test
RSP sweeps polls, now faces real test
A simple majority in the lower house allows a government to pass budgets, push policy programs, pass regular laws, and run the government for a five-year term. A near two-thirds majority carries wider powers. It allows the government to move impeachment proposals against heads of constitutional bodi...
3 hours ago