POLITICS
Experts claim BRI framework projects will be financed by loans, not grants
Experts claim BRI framework projects will be financed by loa...
Analyst Subedi also seconded Shrestha’s claim and opined that it would be most appropriate to take loans only after identifying projects that will bring economic benefits to Nepal.
Dec 12, 2024
POLITICS
Govt unveils 20-year strategy to transform Kamala River Basin
Govt unveils 20-year strategy to transform Kamala River Basi...
The government on Wednesday unveiled a comprehensive 20-year strategy aimed at transforming the densely-populated Kamala River Basin as a model for sustainable and integrated water resources management in Nepal.
Dec 12, 2024
SOCIETY
Woman suspected of running Hundi business arrested with Rs 4.75 million cash
Woman suspected of running Hundi business arrested with Rs 4...
Upon searching her house on Tuesday afternoon, the police team found the money with an undisclosed source hidden in a tin box. According to the chief of the APO Inspector Santosh Khadka, preliminary investigation has revealed that Agrawal might be operating a hundi business.
Dec 11, 2024
Market
Contractors and cement manufacturers reach agreement to lower cement prices
Contractors and cement manufacturers reach agreement to lowe...
KATHMANDU, Dec 11: The Federation of Contractors' Association of Nepal (FCAN) and the Cement Manufacturers Association of Nepal (CMAN) reached an agreement to lower the prices of cement. Cement industry entrepreneurs have committed to lower the prices of cement.
Dec 11, 2024
Market
Nepali currency plunges to a historic low against the US dollar with 1 USD equal to Rs 136...
Nepali currency plunges to a historic low against the US dol...
KATHMANDU, Dec 11: Nepali currency plunged to a record low against the US dollar as Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) fixed the exchange rate at Rs 136.07 per dollar for Wednesday.
Dec 11, 2024
SOCIETY
Hunters kill 10 Naurs and 5 Jharals at Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
Hunters kill 10 Naurs and 5 Jharals at Dhorpatan Hunting Res...
Licensed hunters have killed 10 Naurs (Himalayan blue sheep) and 5 Jharals (Himalayan Tahr) in the first season of hunting at Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve this year.
Dec 11, 2024
SOCIETY
Private sector is major source of employment: Minister Bhandari
Private sector is major source of employment: Minister Bhand...
Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security, Sharat Singh Bhandari, has said the private sector is the main source of employment in the country.
Dec 11, 2024
Market
NEPSE gains 45.88 points, daily turnover increases to Rs 5.05 billion
NEPSE gains 45.88 points, daily turnover increases to Rs 5.0...
KATHMANDU, Dec 11: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday jumped 45.88 points up to close at 2,715.71 points.
Dec 11, 2024
WORLD
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 29, Palestinian medics say
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 29, Palestinian medics...
Israeli strikes pounded the Gaza Strip overnight and into Wednesday, hitting a home where displaced people were sheltering in the isolated north and a built-up refugee camp. At least 29 people were killed, according to Palestinian health officials.
Dec 11, 2024
Sports
NPL: Kathmandu Gurkhas register their second victory, beat Lumbini Lions
NPL: Kathmandu Gurkhas register their second victory, beat L...
Lumbini Lions have been eliminated from the group stage of the NPL. Lumbini Lions were bowled out for 85 runs in 19.3 overs, while chasing a modest target of 104 runs set by Kathmandu Gurkhas
Dec 11, 2024