ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Is the 8.5 pc growth target achievable?
Is the 8.5 pc growth target achievable?
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Upbeat with the economic growth rate in the last three years which remained higher than an average of more than six per cent, the government has set its sight on a growth rate of 8.5 per cent in the current fiscal year 2019/20.
Feb 23, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Fate of MCC agreement hangs in the balance
Fate of MCC agreement hangs in the balance
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Implementation of the US$ 500 million grant announced by the USA for Nepal’s development under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement hangs in the balance after the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) leaders remain divided over whether to endorse the agreement from t...
Feb 23, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
India to start screening all air passengers from KTM starting from Monday
India to start screening all air passengers from KTM startin...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: India has announced to take precautionary measures by screening all passengers arriving at its airports from Kathmandu starting from Monday even though Nepal has not reported any confirmed cases of coronavirus at present.
Feb 23, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
2.5 million MRP booklets contract going to French firm without bids
2.5 million MRP booklets contract going to French firm witho...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The government has initiated a G2G (government to government) deal with a French company for the purchase of machine-readable passport (MRP) booklets, according to multiple sources.
Feb 23, 2020
My City, Lifestyle, Health
Ways to stay awake
Ways to stay awake
Sometimes you have to stay awake all night due to work, exam or maybe because of some situation. Staying awake can be a real challenge. Here are some tricks and hacks to help you stay awake.
Feb 23, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Balanced relationship with India, China crucial for Nepal's prosperity, says PM Oli
Balanced relationship with India, China crucial for Nepal's...
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that balanced ties with the immediate neighbors India and China is crucial for Nepal in order to achieve the goal of prosperity.
Feb 22, 2020
WORLD
100,000 civilians casualties in Afghanistan in 10 years: UN
100,000 civilians casualties in Afghanistan in 10 years: UN
KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb 22: A United Nations report says Afghanistan passed a grim milestone with more than 100,000 civilians killed or hurt in the last 10 years since the international body began documenting casualties in a war that has raged for 18 years.
Feb 22, 2020
My City, Lifestyle, Food & Drinks
Sisne Jhol
Sisne Jhol
Nettle known as “Sisno” in Nepali, has a high nutritional value, including calcium, magnesium, iron, and vitamins A, B, C along with dietary fiber. It is commonly cooked by the hill-area population as a soup or combined with the staples to make a thick broth.
Feb 22, 2020
WORLD
Optimism, fear and expectations mark first day of violence cut period in Afghanistan
Optimism, fear and expectations mark first day of violence c...
KABUL, Feb 22: Afghans on Saturday welcomed the pledge by the Taliban and U.S to reduce violence, despite uncertainty looming over the war-torn country.
Feb 22, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
'Teacher shortage problem at community schools will be addressed by mid-April'
'Teacher shortage problem at community schools will be addre...
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Minister for Education, Science, and Technology Giriraj Mani Pokharel has said the shortage of teachers at community schools would be resolved by mid-April this year.
Feb 22, 2020