ECONOMY
Govt restricts Chinese garlic imports following India's concerns
Govt restricts Chinese garlic imports following India's conc...
The government has tightened the noose for importing garlic from China, citing the excessive imported garlic could be smuggled to India.
Feb 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Development partners pledge Rs 205.84 billion in six months of current FY
Development partners pledge Rs 205.84 billion in six months...
The government received a commitment of foreign assistance worth Rs 205.84 billion in the first six months of the current fiscal year, more than three-fold of the amount pledged in the same period in the last fiscal year.
Feb 12, 2025
SOCIETY
KMC installs Pelican crossings at 36 locations
KMC installs Pelican crossings at 36 locations
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has installed 'on-demand pedestrian crossings (Pelican system) at 36 locations to prioritize pedestrian safety. This system was first implemented in Babarmahal and has since been expanded to other locations in the current fiscal year.
Feb 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Fast EV charging station comes into operation along Narayanghat-Butwal section
Fast EV charging station comes into operation along Narayang...
He shared that he has also set a plan of operating a 'refreshment centre' for drivers. The charging station has the facility of charging electric vehicles for 24 hours in the fast charging station, the only charge station established along the114-km Narayanghat-Butwal road section.
Feb 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Women entrepreneurs from Asia, Africa partner with UK companies to diversify supply chains
Women entrepreneurs from Asia, Africa partner with UK compan...
A five-member Nepali delegation led by FWEAN President Shova Gyawali has reached Manchester
Feb 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Mayor Balen apologizes after child abuse case against UML lawmaker fails to proceed
Mayor Balen apologizes after child abuse case against UML la...
On May 27, a team from the KMC visited the house of Sharma in Dhumbarahi following special information about child laborers at her residence. Upon arrival, the team found the 14-year-old girl working at Sharma's house.
Feb 11, 2025
WORLD
Suicide bomber kills five outside bank in Afghanistan: police
Suicide bomber kills five outside bank in Afghanistan: polic...
Seven people were also wounded in the attack which targeted a queue of people waiting to collect their salaries from a bank in the city of Kunduz, the capital of Kunduz province.
Feb 11, 2025
Market
Yeti Airlines offers free tickets for bridal couples for wedding procession
Yeti Airlines offers free tickets for bridal couples for wed...
In addition to complimentary tickets for the bride and groom, passengers traveling under this offer will also receive an additional 5 kg baggage allowance, the press release stated.
Feb 11, 2025
Market
NEPSE inches up 6.54 points; daily turnover increases to Rs 7.24 billion
NEPSE inches up 6.54 points; daily turnover increases to Rs...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday increased marginally by 6.54 points to close at 2,683.86 points.
Feb 11, 2025
WORLD
World leaders fail to reach AI common ground at Paris summit
World leaders fail to reach AI common ground at Paris summit
French President Macron said that there was a "need for rules" to govern artificial intelligence, in an apparent rebuff to US Vice President Vance who had criticised excessive regulation.
Feb 11, 2025