SOCIETY
Ten million doses of vaccine secured for children under 18: Health Minister Khatiwada
Ten million doses of vaccine secured for children under 18:...
KATHMANDU, Nov 24: Minister for Education, Science and Technology Devendra Poudel discussed the matter of vaccinating students above 12 years against COVID-19 with Minister for Health and Population Birodh Khatiwada on Tuesday.
Nov 24, 2021
WORLD
WHO Europe warns of possible surge in COVID deaths ahead
WHO Europe warns of possible surge in COVID deaths ahead
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GENEVA, Nov 24: The World Health Organization’s Europe office says projections show its 53-country region could face another 700,000 deaths in the coronavirus pandemic by next spring, topping 2 million in total.
Nov 24, 2021
ECONOMY
Revenue collection at Birgunj Customs Office surpasses target by Rs 5 billion
Revenue collection at Birgunj Customs Office surpasses targe...
KATHMANDU, Nov 24: The Birgunj Customs Office collected customs revenue worth Rs 70.12 billion in the first four months of the current fiscal year, around eight percent more than its target of Rs 65.11 billion for the period.
Nov 24, 2021
OPINION
Peacekeeping as a source of Nepal's soft power
Peacekeeping as a source of Nepal's soft power
The UN peacekeeping mission is a powerful platform for creating and maintaining soft power for Nepal. However, while soft power may seem less risky than economic and military power, it is difficult to use and easily lost without preservation. It requires time and effort to restore after being lost.
Nov 24, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse drops 32 points as investors wary ahead of monetary policy review
Nepse drops 32 points as investors wary ahead of monetary po...
KATHMANDU, Sept 23: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index fell towards 2,750 level at mid-day and plateaued till mid-session. Further selling pressure in the latter trading hours pushed the benchmark firmly lower. At the close, Nepse settled at 2,733.31 – down 32.31 points against the session earli...
Nov 23, 2021
ECONOMY
Govt mulling to allow Non-resident Nepalese open their bank accounts in foreign currencies...
Govt mulling to allow Non-resident Nepalese open their bank...
KATHMANDU, Nov 23: Finance Minister Janardan Sharma said the government is considering allowing Non-resident Nepalese (NRN) to open their USD bank accounts inside the country.
Nov 23, 2021
ECONOMY
EPF asks Tamang to settle loan dues or face auction of fixed property in Sundhara
EPF asks Tamang to settle loan dues or face auction of fixed...
KATHMANDU, Nov 23: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has asked Ichchha Raj Tamang to clear all the outstanding dues on time or face the liquidation of his fixed assets in Sundhara, Kathmandu that have been considered for the collateral.
Nov 23, 2021
SOCIETY
Japan, Australia reopen borders for int’l students
Japan, Australia reopen borders for int’l students
KATHMANDU, Nov 23: The governments of Japan and Australia have opened their borders for international students wanting to pursue higher education, according to the Education Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN).
Nov 23, 2021
POLITICS
Some party leaders announced their candidacy out of whims: Mahaseth
Some party leaders announced their candidacy out of whims: M...
KATHMANDU, Nov 23: CPN-UML leader Raghubir Mahaseth has said that some leaders of the party have announced their candidacies out of whims.
Nov 23, 2021
POLITICS
Leader Nepal stresses talks to resolve judiciary row
Leader Nepal stresses talks to resolve judiciary row
KATHMANDU, Nov 23: CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has said the current disputes in the judiciary should be resolved through talks.
Nov 23, 2021