SOCIETY
Govt puts outsourcing plan on hold after deal with protesting contract workers
Govt puts outsourcing plan on hold after deal with protestin...
The two sides agreed to halt the outsourcing plan, continue the employment of contract, salaried and temporary workers, provide them with a dearness allowance, and enroll them in the Social Security Fund.
19 hours ago
WORLD
US approves nearly $2 billion in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia
US approves nearly $2 billion in weapons sales to Saudi Arab...
"This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a Major non-NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Gulf Region," the State Department said in a release.
19 hours ago
ECONOMY
Power export to India increased to 1,650 MW
Power export to India increased to 1,650 MW
According to the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, the two sides agreed under the Combined Power Transfer arrangement to increase electricity exports from Nepal to India to 1,650 MW from the existing 1,100 MW.
19 hours ago
WORLD
US unveils new 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil
US unveils new 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil
The 25-percent tariff is set to take effect July 22, a senior US official told reporters.
20 hours ago
SOCIETY
Violent elephant Dhrube released after radio collaring
Violent elephant Dhrube released after radio collaring
Dhrube's tusks were also trimmed before its release.
20 hours ago
WORLD
Russian strikes on Ukraine capital kill 2 people
Russian strikes on Ukraine capital kill 2 people
The attack is the latest in Russia's near-daily bombardment of Ukrainian cities, as Moscow presses its invasion which is now in its fifth year.
21 hours ago
POLITICS
Vice President Yadav meets Qatari Amir in Doha
Vice President Yadav meets Qatari Amir in Doha
According to the Office of the Vice President, the high-level meeting took place at the Lusail Palace in the city of Lusail, Qatar.
21 hours ago
WORLD
US-Iran strikes: latest developments
US-Iran strikes: latest developments
Here are Thursday's latest developments:
21 hours ago
Market
Gold edges up, silver prices decline in domestic market
Gold edges up, silver prices decline in domestic market
The price of fine gold increased by Rs 400 per tola to Rs 285,200 on Thursday from Rs 284,800 on Wednesday.
21 hours ago
Health
Over 2,200 patients use government's free healthcare portal
Over 2,200 patients use government's free healthcare portal
According to the Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene, the number of hospitals connected to the portal has grown steadily, from 13 at its launch to 238. Ministry spokesperson Dr. Samir Kumar Adhikari said more hospitals are continuing to join the system.
22 hours ago