POLITICS
Use of NEA Chief Ghising’s image on Maoist Center’s poll posters draws backlash
Use of NEA Chief Ghising’s image on Maoist Center’s poll pos...
KATHMANDU, April 13: The CPN (Maoist Center) has published poll posters using a picture of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Managing Director Kulman Ghising in its campaign for the upcoming local level election by going against the election code of conduct.
Apr 13, 2022
ECONOMY
South Korean Ambassador meets Minister Shrestha, EPS MoU renewal discussed
South Korean Ambassador meets Minister Shrestha, EPS MoU ren...
KATHMANDU, April 13: Ambassador of South Korea to Nepal, Park Chong-suk, on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Krishna Kumar Shrestha at the ministry in Singha Durbar.
Apr 13, 2022
POLITICS
Dr Deuba urges EC to manage electoral quotas for women based on proportional inclusion
Dr Deuba urges EC to manage electoral quotas for women based...
KATHMANDU, April 13: Nepali Congress leader Dr Arju Rana Deuba has urged the Election Commission (EC) to manage electoral quotas for women on the basis of proportional inclusion.
Apr 13, 2022
POLITICS
NC Central Working Committee meeting being held today
NC Central Working Committee meeting being held today
KATHMANDU, April 13: A meeting of the Nepali Congress (NC) Central Working Committee is being held today to discuss the local level election, candidate selection and the party's election manifesto.
Apr 13, 2022
ECONOMY
Awasthi is new FNCCI Director General
Awasthi is new FNCCI Director General
KATHMANDU, April 13: Gokarna Raj Awasthi, who was serving as Deputy Director General of has been appointed to the post of Director General of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI).
Apr 13, 2022
POLITICS
President Bhandari approves army mobilization in May 13 election
President Bhandari approves army mobilization in May 13 elec...
KATHMANDU, April 13: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has granted approval to mobilize the Nepali Army in the May 13 local election.
Apr 13, 2022
ECONOMY
Minister Ale directs CAAN officials to make airports efficient, safer
Minister Ale directs CAAN officials to make airports efficie...
KATHMANDU, April 13: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Bahadur Ale has directed the officials of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) including its newly-appointed board members to further develop Nepal's airports and keep them in good condition.
Apr 13, 2022
SOCIETY
Local level election will be held on stipulated date: Chief Election Commissioner
Local level election will be held on stipulated date: Chief...
MORANG, April 13: Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya said that the May 13 local election would be held on the stipulated date.
Apr 13, 2022
WORLD
EXCLUSIVE U.S. to announce $750 million more in weapons for Ukraine, officials say
EXCLUSIVE U.S. to announce $750 million more in weapons for...
WASHINGTON, April 13: U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is expected to announce as soon as Wednesday another $750 million in military assistance for Ukraine for its fight against Russian forces, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Apr 13, 2022
ECONOMY
Remittance inflow improved slightly during mid-Feb and mid-March
Remittance inflow improved slightly during mid-Feb and mid-M...
KATHMANDU, April 12: Nepal’s balance of payments (BoP) stood at a negative Rs 258.64 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, with an additional increase in net outflow of Rs 11.61 billion in one month during mid-February and mid-March.
Apr 12, 2022