ECONOMY
India removes anti-dumping duty on import of Nepali yarn
India removes anti-dumping duty on import of Nepali yarn
KATHMANDU, August 29: India has scrapped anti-dumping duty on polyester yarn exported from Nepal. The Indian authorities recently published a public notice in this regard.
Aug 29, 2021
OPINION
Oil Price Hike, Again!
Oil Price Hike, Again!
After the increase in consumption, the management cost per liter has to be reduced. What does the NOC do? What is the function of the Price Stabilization Fund? Why not use it? Shouldn't the tax levied by the government be reduced in such a short time? Why charge more than the cost price?
Aug 29, 2021
My City, Entertainment
As he turns 62, Nagarjuna proves age is just a number
As he turns 62, Nagarjuna proves age is just a number
He’s been compared to fine wine. And rightly so. With each passing year Nagarjuna is only getting better. As he turned 62 on Sunday, the face of the Akkineni film family continues to give 26-year-old stars a run for their money – in looks, and physique, not to mention in box-office collections. No w...
Aug 29, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal records 1,388 new cases, 2,260 recoveries and 24 deaths on Sunday
Nepal records 1,388 new cases, 2,260 recoveries and 24 death...
KATHMANDU, August 29: Of 10,297 tests for COVID-19 were conducted on Sunday 1,388 tests turned out to be positive, according to the latest information released by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Aug 29, 2021
POLITICS
EC extends deadline for people’s representatives of UML, JSP to choose their parties till...
EC extends deadline for people’s representatives of UML, JSP...
KATHMANDU, August 29: The Election Commission (EC) has extended the deadline for the elected people’s representatives of the CPN-UML and the Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) that split recently to choose their party.
Aug 29, 2021
WORLD
At least 30 killed in Houthi strikes on Yemen base, spokesman says
At least 30 killed in Houthi strikes on Yemen base, spokesma...
ADEN, Aug 29: At least 30 soldiers were killed and 60 wounded on Sunday in Houthi strikes on a military base belonging to forces of the Saudi-led coalition in southwest Yemen, a spokesman for the southern forces and medical sources said.
Aug 29, 2021
SOCIETY
Landslide destroys houses in Butwal
Landslide destroys houses in Butwal
BUTWAL, August 29: Eleven houses have been damaged as a landslide hit a settlement in Ghecha of Chure at around 6AM today.
Aug 29, 2021
POLITICS
CPN (Unified Socialist) will not unify with any other party: Chairman Nepal
CPN (Unified Socialist) will not unify with any other party:...
KATHMANDU, August 29: Chairman of the CPN (Unified Socialist), Madhav Kumar Nepal has said that his party won’t unify with any other political party.
Aug 29, 2021
SOCIETY
Saptakoshi River records highest water-level of this year
Saptakoshi River records highest water-level of this year
KATHMANDU, August 29: The Saptakoshi River has recorded the highest water-level of this year.
Aug 29, 2021
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Plans for ‘Prosperous Touristic Pokhara’ unveiled
Plans for ‘Prosperous Touristic Pokhara’ unveiled
POKHARA, August 29: The Pokhara Metropolitan City has accorded priority to the promotion of local tourism in the changing context in the three-year periodic plan of the city.
Aug 29, 2021