SOCIETY
Number of dengue patients exceeds 27,000 across Nepal
Number of dengue patients exceeds 27,000 across Nepal
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: The number of dengue-infected people across the country has exceeded 27,000 this year (since January 2024). The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) reported that dengue infections have been reported in 27,153 people across the country from January to October 25.
Oct 28, 2024
SOCIETY
No suspicious object found on Air India plane after bomb hoax
No suspicious object found on Air India plane after bomb hoa...
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has confirmed that no suspicious objects were found on the Air India plane returning to Delhi after Indian authorities warned that the flight might be carrying a bomb.
Oct 28, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE surges 27.41 points; daily turnover increases to Rs 5.34 billion
NEPSE surges 27.41 points; daily turnover increases to Rs 5....
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday escalated 27.41 points to close at 2,645.36 points.
Oct 28, 2024
ECONOMY
Black cardamom sees rise in price after a decade, production likely to decline
Black cardamom sees rise in price after a decade, production...
SANKHUWASABHA, Oct 28: The price of black cardamom has increased in Sankhuwasabha this year, following a decade-long fall.
Oct 28, 2024
SOCIETY
Dharahara contractor accused of mistreating female employees
Dharahara contractor accused of mistreating female employees
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: Two female employees of the Central Project Implementation Unit (CPIU) under the Ministry of Urban Development have reported that they have been subjected to mistreatment.
Oct 28, 2024
SOCIETY
PIL challenging constitutionality of CIAA Act provision on corruption exemptions under con...
PIL challenging constitutionality of CIAA Act provision on c...
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: A case seeking to declare unconstitutional the provision in Section 49(b) of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Act is currently under consideration by the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court. The said provision exempts corruption-related decis...
Oct 28, 2024
ECONOMY
PPMO sets 30-day deadline for 17 construction contractors to submit clarifications
PPMO sets 30-day deadline for 17 construction contractors to...
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: The Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) has instructed 17 construction contractors/suppliers to submit written clarifications.
Oct 28, 2024
SOCIETY
Inaugural ‘Everest Tourism Award 2024’ to be held to highlight climate change impacts on m...
Inaugural ‘Everest Tourism Award 2024’ to be held to highlig...
LUKLA (SOLUKHUMBU), Oct 28: The first edition of the "Everest Tourism Award 2024" is set to be held with the slogan "Save the Himalayas for Sustainable Tourism."
Oct 28, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal expedites preparations, sets its climate priorities ahead of COP-29
Nepal expedites preparations, sets its climate priorities ah...
WORLD
Japan’s ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertain...
Japan’s ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house...
TOKYO, Oct 28: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday, a punishment by voters’ outrage over the governing party’s extensive financial scandals.
Oct 28, 2024