ECONOMY
Govt fails to spend even half of the development funds with only 15 days left for FY end
Govt fails to spend even half of the development funds with...
KATHMANDU, June 29: With only 15 days left for the completion of the current fiscal year, the government has spent less than a half of the funds allocated for development projects.
Jun 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt overturns its own decision not to transfer budget in the last month
Govt overturns its own decision not to transfer budget in th...
KATHMANDU, June 29: The government has overturned its own decision not to transfer the budget in the last month of the fiscal year, which it announced in the annual budget for the FY 2023/24.
Jun 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Life insurance companies collect Rs 2.87 billion in foreign employment insurance premiums
Life insurance companies collect Rs 2.87 billion in foreign...
KATHMANDU, June 29: Life insurance companies have issued foreign employment insurance premiums totaling Rs 2.87 billion in the first 11 months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24.
Jun 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Yogurt worth over Rs 1.5 billion sold from formal sectors alone as people celebrated Asar...
Yogurt worth over Rs 1.5 billion sold from formal sectors al...
KATHMANDU, June 29: The yogurt business amounted to over Rs 1.54 billion in the formal sector alone on Saturday, which marked Asar 15. The day, also celebrated as National Paddy Day, is known as day to eat yogurt, beaten rice and banana across the country.
Jun 29, 2024
POLITICS
I am also facing unannounced load-shedding: CM Karki
I am also facing unannounced load-shedding: CM Karki
KATHMANDU, June 29: Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki complained that he had to suffer from load shedding. Addressing the 51st Annual General Meeting of the Industry Organization, Morang, in Biratnagar on Friday, Karki complained that he was also suffering from unannounced load sh...
Jun 29, 2024
SOCIETY
Health insurance Board to facilitate citizens to join health insurance from home
Health insurance Board to facilitate citizens to join health...
KATHMANDU, June 29: Do you want to join the health insurance scheme run by the Government of Nepal? Now, there's no need to worry. The Health Insurance Board is fulfilling your desire from the comfort of your home.
Jun 29, 2024
SPORTS
India and South Africa to clash in T20 World Cup final today
India and South Africa to clash in T20 World Cup final today
KATHMANDU, June 29: India and South Africa are set to face off today in the ICC T20 World Cup final.
Jun 29, 2024
OPINION
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Golf swings, World War III, and pornstars. All topics that came up were during the Presidential debate on Thursday night between US President Joe Biden and former US President Donald Trump. If Americans tuned in for reassurances over their country’s future, there was little to be found.
Jun 29, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE index down by 16.39 points; investors lost Rs 26 billion in their portfolio last wee...
NEPSE index down by 16.39 points; investors lost Rs 26 billi...
KATHMANDU, June 29: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) decreased 16.39 points last week, amid Nepal Rastra Bank hinting not to be too flexible in the monetary policy for the next Fiscal Year(FY) 2024/25.
Jun 29, 2024
SOCIETY
Stakeholders call for social inclusion in Nepali film industry
Stakeholders call for social inclusion in Nepali film indust...
KATHMANDU, June 29: Stakeholders in the Nepali film industry are advocating for greater social inclusion in the content and characters of Nepali films.
Jun 29, 2024