SOCIETY
BP Highway obstructed as local people protest death of boy
BP Highway obstructed as local people protest death of boy
SINDHULI, April 17: The Sindhuli road under the BP Highway has been blocked today morning as local people have protested the death of a 12-year-old boy.
Apr 17, 2022
POLITICS
Coalition will not forge alliance with UML in the upcoming election: NC Spokesperson Mahat
Coalition will not forge alliance with UML in the upcoming e...
KATHMANDU, April 17: Nepali Congress (NC) Spokesperson Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that there could be competition between the ruling alliances in the local level elections. Spokesperson Mahat said that the ruling coalition parties think that they will win the election on their own, which will...
Apr 17, 2022
WORLD
Russia renews strikes on Ukraine capital, hits other cities
Russia renews strikes on Ukraine capital, hits other cities
KYIV, Ukraine, April 17: Russian forces accelerated scattered attacks on Kyiv, western Ukraine and beyond Saturday in an explosive reminder to Ukrainians and their Western supporters that the whole country remains under threat despite Moscow’s pivot toward mounting a new offensive in the east.
Apr 17, 2022
ECONOMY
Nepal seeks overseas nationals' help to build up forex reserves amid economic woes
Nepal seeks overseas nationals' help to build up forex reser...
KATHMANDU, April 17: Nepal is asking citizens living abroad to deposit funds in domestic banks as part of efforts to ensure the financial system has enough liquidity and to preserve foreign exchange reserves, finance finister Janardan Sharma said on Saturday.
Apr 17, 2022
WORLD
Russia warns US, NATO of 'unpredictable consequences' over weapons supply to Ukraine
Russia warns US, NATO of 'unpredictable consequences' over w...
WASHINGTON, April 16: Days after the Joe Biden administration announced an additional USD 800 million in military assistance to Ukraine, Russia warns the United States of "unpredictable consequences" if the country continues to transfer weapons to Ukraine.
Apr 16, 2022
ECONOMY
Banks issued interest-subsidized loans worth Rs 215.76 billion in first 8 months this FY
Banks issued interest-subsidized loans worth Rs 215.76 billi...
KATHMANDU, April 16: Banks provided interest-subsidized loans worth Rs 215.76 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year.
Apr 16, 2022
ECONOMY
Landfill site relocation issue delays operation of Pokhara international airport
Landfill site relocation issue delays operation of Pokhara i...
Although the international airport is ready for operation if we consider the development of physical infrastructures, the operation of the airport is still uncertain as some of the critical issues related to this are not yet resolved.
Apr 16, 2022
POLITICS
Bibeksheel Sajha Party announces two women candidates for KMC Mayor, Dy Mayor
Bibeksheel Sajha Party announces two women candidates for KM...
KATHMANDU, April 16: The Bibeksheel Sajha Party led by Rabindra Mishra has fielded women candidates for both the posts of Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC).
Apr 16, 2022
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal logs nine new cases, 44 recoveries and zero death on Saturday
Nepal logs nine new cases, 44 recoveries and zero death on S...
KATHMANDU, April 16: Nepal recorded nine new cases of COVID-19 along with 44 recoveries and zero death from the virus on Saturday, according to the information released by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Apr 16, 2022
ECONOMY
Nepse declined by 49.11 points last week
Nepse declined by 49.11 points last week
KATHMANDU, April 16: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) lost 49.11 points last week leaving the investors to face a loss of Rs 72.65 billion in their book value.
Apr 16, 2022