ECONOMY
Nepal exports electricity worth Rs 7.55 billion to India in first two months of FY
Nepal exports electricity worth Rs 7.55 billion to India in...
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Nepal has exported electricity worth Rs 7.55 billion to India during the first two months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25.
Oct 10, 2024
Editorial
Teacher Shortage Needs Urgent Action
Teacher Shortage Needs Urgent Action
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As the world celebrated Teachers’ Day yesterday (6), we must take a moment to reflect on a pressing issue in Sri Lanka: the severe shortage of teachers, particularly in Science and Mathematics. This shortage has become a significant concern over the years, affecting students’...
Oct 10, 2024
SOCIETY
India hands over second consignment of relief materials to Banke flood victims
India hands over second consignment of relief materials to B...
KATHMANDU, Oct 10: The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu handed the second consignment of relief materials to Nepal in continuation of the Government of India’s support to families affected by devastating flood and landslides in Nepal.
Oct 10, 2024
WORLD
Indian business titan Ratan Tata dead at 86
Indian business titan Ratan Tata dead at 86
NEW DELHI (INDIA), Oct 10: Indian industrialist Ratan Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, has died at age 86, the company said late Wednesday.
Oct 10, 2024
ECONOMY
Projects under Urban Development Ministry incurr Rs 3 billion losses from recent floods
Projects under Urban Development Ministry incurr Rs 3 billio...
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Several projects under the Ministry of Urban Development have incurred losses worth approximately Rs 3 billion due to the recent floods and landslides that occurred on September 27 and 28.
Oct 09, 2024
ECONOMY
BFIs are now required to disclose when to issue a margin call on share collateral loans
BFIs are now required to disclose when to issue a margin cal...
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) are now required to specify the provisions for issuing a margin call on share collateral loans in the product paper of such loans.
Oct 09, 2024
SOCIETY
Flooding causes damage worth more than Rs 800 million in Madhesh province
Flooding causes damage worth more than Rs 800 million in Mad...
MAHENDRANAGAR (DHANUSA), Oct 9: The recent flooding in Madhesh province has caused damages worth more than Rs 804.5 million.
Oct 09, 2024
ECONOMY
Khumbu region overwhelmed by tourists, Lukla records 200 flights on Tuesday
Khumbu region overwhelmed by tourists, Lukla records 200 fli...
SOLUKHUMBU, Oct 9: The Khumbu region in Solukhumbu district has seen a surge in tourist arrivals. The Lukla airport reported 200 flights in a single day, indicating a significant influx of visitors for trekking in the Khumbu region and expeditions to Mount Everest.
Oct 09, 2024
SOCIETY
MFD forecasts partial rainfall across Nepal during key days of Dashain festival
MFD forecasts partial rainfall across Nepal during key days...
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology of the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has issued a special bulletin indicating the likelihood of rain in various parts of the country during the upcoming Dashain festival. The forecast covers key festival days, including Saptam...
Oct 09, 2024
WORLD
UN calls rare emergency session to address ecological crisis of coral reefs
UN calls rare emergency session to address ecological crisis...
GENEVA, Oct 9: In response to alarming data confirming an ongoing ecological crisis affecting coral reefs, a rare special emergency session has been scheduled for October 30 on the sidelines of the UN Biodiversity Conference COP16 in Cali, Colombia.
Oct 09, 2024