ECONOMY
Nepse loses over 60 points as stock rout continues
Nepse loses over 60 points as stock rout continues
KATHMANDU, June 21: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) opened this week’s trading on a significantly weak note. The equity market’s benchmark Nepse index opened slightly higher but gave up early gains as all stocks faced notable selling pressure. The index fell around 30 points by mid-day and gave fur...
Jun 21, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Kaski extends prohibitory orders for a week with some relaxations
Kaski extends prohibitory orders for a week with some relaxa...
POKHARA, June 21: District Administration Office, Kaski, has extended prohibitory orders in the district for a week with some relaxations.
Jun 21, 2021
WORLD
Europeans, U.S. warn Iran nuclear talks won’t be open-ended
Europeans, U.S. warn Iran nuclear talks won’t be open-ended
DUBAI, June 21: Western officials warned Tehran on Sunday that negotiations to revive its nuclear deal could not continue indefinitely, after the sides announced a break following the election of a new hardline president in Iran.
Jun 21, 2021
ECONOMY
Govt successful in meeting 94.6 percent of revenue target in first ten months of current F...
Govt successful in meeting 94.6 percent of revenue target in...
KATHMANDU, June 20: The government has been able to increase its revenue collection by 25.41 percent in the first ten months of this fiscal year, compared to the same period last fiscal, despite a massive fall in domestic economic activities due to the impacts of COVID-19.
Jun 20, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Which services will be allowed in Kathmandu Valley from Tuesday?
Which services will be allowed in Kathmandu Valley from Tues...
KATHMANDU, June 20: The district administrations in the Kathmandu Valley have decided to extend the ongoing prohibitory orders in the Valley by a week.
Jun 20, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Restriction orders in Kathmandu Valley to be extended by one more week with eased modality
Restriction orders in Kathmandu Valley to be extended by one...
KATHMANDU, June 20: The district administrations in the Kathmandu Valley have decided to extend the ongoing prohibitory orders in the Valley by a week.
Jun 20, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Kathmandu-based NGO operators accused of embezzling USD 40,000 UK donation meant for stray...
Kathmandu-based NGO operators accused of embezzling USD 40,0...
KATHMANDU, June 20: Two operators of the local board of Kathmandu Animal Treatment (KAT) Center (UK) have been accused of embezzling large sums of money which was meant for the treatment of street dogs.
Jun 20, 2021
ECONOMY
IPPAN estimates property loss of Rs 10 billion to hydropower projects wrecked by floods an...
IPPAN estimates property loss of Rs 10 billion to hydropower...
KATHMANDU, June 20: The landslides and floods in the past few days have caused damages worth an estimated Rs 10 billion to a number of private hydropower projects, said hydropower producers.
Jun 20, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Free COVID-19 mass test sees only 13 percent people’s participation in Thimi
Free COVID-19 mass test sees only 13 percent people’s partic...
KATHMANDU, June 20: Only about 13 percent of the total targeted population participated in the free RT-PCR and antigen screening mass test campaign organised by Madhyapur Thimi Municipality in Bhaktapur.
Jun 20, 2021
SOCIETY
One dies after being hit by falling rock
One dies after being hit by falling rock
BAJURA, June 20: A pedestrian died after being struck by a falling rock here today. The deceased has been identified as Nepal Army personnel Dil Bahadur Bhandari, 38, of Rugin, Himali Rural Municipality-4, the District Police Office, Bajura, confirmed.
Jun 20, 2021