WORLD
Japan to launch new visa system next week to woo foreign talents
Japan to launch new visa system next week to woo foreign tal...
TOKYO, April 15: Japan will launch a new and simplified system for granting highly skilled professional visas to foreign workers on April 21, the Immigration Services Agency said on Friday.
Apr 15, 2023
OPINION
Nepal's Overcrowded NGOs
Nepal's Overcrowded NGOs
The organization of civil society in Nepal began with the Arya Samaj in 1909 to awaken the people from blind faith, prejudice and conservative thinking as well as to abolish child marriage, promote widow remarriage and initiate social reforms.
Apr 15, 2023
SOCIETY
Journalist Poudel honored with Janasewa Award
Journalist Poudel honored with Janasewa Award
KATHMANDU, April 14: Journalist Dilip Paudel has been honored with the Janasewa Award for his significant contribution to the pride of the nation and the welfare of the Nepali people through journalism.
Apr 15, 2023
Editorial
Keeping Nepal Safe against COVID-19
Keeping Nepal Safe against COVID-19
The COVID-19 infection is still a concern for Nepal as the country recorded 136 new cases of the virus on Friday, along with 68 recoveries. The Ministry of Health and Population released this information, revealing that out of the 1,424 swab samples tested, 34 PCR and 102 antigen tests came back pos...
Apr 15, 2023
SOCIETY
Fear of landslide grips villagers in Beni ahead of monsoon
Fear of landslide grips villagers in Beni ahead of monsoon
GALESHWOR, April 14: Around 150 people of 32 households live in Torakhet village, which is highly vulnerable to landslides. It has been 20 years since the village in Beni municipality-3 of Myagdi was hit by a landslide. Even though more than 60 people migrated from the village during this period, 73...
Apr 14, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepal records 136 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday
Nepal records 136 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday
KATHMANDU, April 14: Nepal recorded 136 new cases of COVID-19 along with 68 recoveries on Friday, according to the information released by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Apr 14, 2023
SOCIETY
Air pollution: Poor visibility affects flights from Pokhara International Airport
Air pollution: Poor visibility affects flights from Pokhara...
POKHARA, April 14: Major cities are currently experiencing high levels of air pollution, particularly in areas such as Pokhara and the capital city, Kathmandu. This pollution has become so severe that it is now impacting the visibility for flights at the Pokhara Regional International Airport. As a...
Apr 14, 2023
SOCIETY
House design approval can now be passed online in KMC
House design approval can now be passed online in KMC
KATHMANDU, April 14: Kathmandu Metropolitan City has started a new initiative that allows service seekers to pass the house design approval through the online system. The new service has come into effect from April 14. Mayor Balendra Shah said that the service from house design registration to plint...
Apr 14, 2023
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Effect of inflation in Kathmandu Valley: Prices of food and beverages rise to 7.95 percent
Effect of inflation in Kathmandu Valley: Prices of food and...
KATHMANDU, April 14: Inflation has increased in the Kathmandu Valley this year compared to mid-February last year. According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the inflation rate in the Kathmandu Valley in mid-February this year is 7.95 percent. In mid-February last year, the inflation rate was 6.31 percen...
Apr 14, 2023
WORLD
Delhi reports fresh 1527 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths in last 24 hrs
Delhi reports fresh 1527 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths in last 24...
NEW DELHI, April 14: The national capital reported fresh 1527 COVID-19 cases and two deaths in the last 24 hours, according to a daily bulletin issued by the Delhi Health Department on Thursday. Meanwhile, the active cases in the national capital stood at 3962. A total of 909 patients have successfu...
Apr 14, 2023