POLITICS
Two thirds of MPs vote in favor of Province 2 Chief Minister
Two thirds of MPs vote in favor of Province 2 Chief Minister
KATHMANDU, Oct 7: Chief Minister of Province 2 Lal Babu Raut has received a vote of confidence in the Provincial Assembly. A total of 77 lawmakers voted in favor of Raut, while 23 voted against. One hundred Provincial Assembly members were present at the Provincial Assembly session on Wednesday.
Oct 07, 2021
SOCIETY
Dashain begins nationwide with Ghatasthapana
Dashain begins nationwide with Ghatasthapana
KATHMANDU, Oct 7: Ghatasthapana, the first day of Dashain is being observed nationwide today. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright half of the lunar calendar in the month of Asoj or Kartik. The auspicious hour for observing Ghatasthapana is 11: 46 AM today.
Oct 07, 2021
WORLD
At least 20 killed in earthquake in southern Pakistan
At least 20 killed in earthquake in southern Pakistan
QUETTA, Pakistan, Oct 7: At least 20 people were killed and more than 200 injured when an earthquake struck southern Pakistan, Disaster Management Authority Director General Naseer Nasir said on Thursday.
Oct 07, 2021
ECONOMY
Fare of public transport in Kathmandu Valley hiked
Fare of public transport in Kathmandu Valley hiked
KATHMANDU, Oct 7: The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development (MoPID) of Bagmati Province has hiked the fare of the public transport in Kathmandu Valley as well as in all 13 districts in the Province.
Oct 07, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepal’s private sector floats common voice for implementation of MCC pact
Nepal’s private sector floats common voice for implementatio...
KATHMANDU, Oct 7: Nepal’s private sector has come up with a common agenda in support of the controversial Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact, pressurizing the government to endorse the agreement soon.
Oct 07, 2021
OPINION
Community Forestry: An Effective Avenue to Respond to COVID-19
Community Forestry: An Effective Avenue to Respond to COVID-...
The agencies concerned can enlist help from the Community Forestry Executive Committee to facilitate the smooth delivery of health support to the needy population. The district-level FECOFUN can also coordinate and cooperate with district-level health centers for medical rescue of the infected peopl...
Oct 07, 2021
ECONOMY
Construction of 220 kV Koshi Corridor Package-1 completed
Construction of 220 kV Koshi Corridor Package-1 completed
KATHMANDU, Oct 7: The construction of the package-1 of the Koshi Corridor 220 kV transmission line has been completed.
Oct 07, 2021
ECONOMY
Stocks stretch rebound after selling pressure dissipates
Stocks stretch rebound after selling pressure dissipates
KATHMANDU, Oct 6: The equity marketshot up sharply in the morning on Wednesday. And held its ground around 2,640 throughout the first hour of trading session. Stocks continued to advance in the latter hours with the broad rally pushing the index 68.47 points higher to close at 2,681.10.
Oct 06, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Social
2,700-year-old toilet found in Jerusalem was a rare luxury
2,700-year-old toilet found in Jerusalem was a rare luxury
Israeli archaeologists have found a rare ancient toilet in Jerusalem dating back more than 2,700 years, when private bathrooms were a luxury in the holy city, authorities said Tuesday.
Oct 06, 2021
SOCIETY
Beni Hospital shuts services due to protest
Beni Hospital shuts services due to protest
MYAGDI, Oct 6: Beni Hospital has halted all services except the emergency ones as its health workers and staff are up in arms over the non-payment issue for the past three months.
Oct 06, 2021