ECONOMY
Nepal seeks overseas nationals' help to build up forex reserves amid economic woes
Nepal seeks overseas nationals' help to build up forex reser...
KATHMANDU, April 17: Nepal is asking citizens living abroad to deposit funds in domestic banks as part of efforts to ensure the financial system has enough liquidity and to preserve foreign exchange reserves, finance finister Janardan Sharma said on Saturday.
Apr 17, 2022
WORLD
Russia warns US, NATO of 'unpredictable consequences' over weapons supply to Ukraine
Russia warns US, NATO of 'unpredictable consequences' over w...
WASHINGTON, April 16: Days after the Joe Biden administration announced an additional USD 800 million in military assistance to Ukraine, Russia warns the United States of "unpredictable consequences" if the country continues to transfer weapons to Ukraine.
Apr 16, 2022
ECONOMY
Banks issued interest-subsidized loans worth Rs 215.76 billion in first 8 months this FY
Banks issued interest-subsidized loans worth Rs 215.76 billi...
KATHMANDU, April 16: Banks provided interest-subsidized loans worth Rs 215.76 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year.
Apr 16, 2022
ECONOMY
Landfill site relocation issue delays operation of Pokhara international airport
Landfill site relocation issue delays operation of Pokhara i...
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Although the international airport is ready for operation if we consider the development of physical infrastructures, the operation of the airport is still uncertain as some of the critical issues related to this are not yet resolved.
Apr 16, 2022
POLITICS
Bibeksheel Sajha Party announces two women candidates for KMC Mayor, Dy Mayor
Bibeksheel Sajha Party announces two women candidates for KM...
KATHMANDU, April 16: The Bibeksheel Sajha Party led by Rabindra Mishra has fielded women candidates for both the posts of Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC).
Apr 16, 2022
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal logs nine new cases, 44 recoveries and zero death on Saturday
Nepal logs nine new cases, 44 recoveries and zero death on S...
KATHMANDU, April 16: Nepal recorded nine new cases of COVID-19 along with 44 recoveries and zero death from the virus on Saturday, according to the information released by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Apr 16, 2022
ECONOMY
Nepse declined by 49.11 points last week
Nepse declined by 49.11 points last week
KATHMANDU, April 16: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) lost 49.11 points last week leaving the investors to face a loss of Rs 72.65 billion in their book value.
Apr 16, 2022
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Leaders of major political parties express commitment to prioritize child rights issues in...
Leaders of major political parties express commitment to pri...
KATHMANDU, April 16: Leaders of major political parties have pledged to prioritize issues and concerns related to children and child rights in their manifesto for upcoming local-level elections. The local level election is slated for May 13 in a single phase.
Apr 16, 2022
POLITICS
Japanese support to Nepal crucial: Foreign Minister Dr Khadka
Japanese support to Nepal crucial: Foreign Minister Dr Khadk...
KATHMANDU, April 16: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Narayan Khadka said the Japanese government's assistance to Nepal was very important for the development of Nepal.
Apr 16, 2022
POLITICS
Possibility of the return of monarch has ended: Kamal Thapa
Possibility of the return of monarch has ended: Kamal Thapa
KATHMANDU, April 16: RPP Nepal Chairman Kamal Thapa has said that the possibility of the King returning to power ended. “'I left the king's agenda for various reasons. It may seem bitter, but the king is not likely to return,” tweeted Thapa.
Apr 16, 2022