DIASPORA, SOCIETY
Nepali diaspora in the US surges to over 200,000: Report
Nepali diaspora in the US surges to over 200,000: Report
A new report on Nepali diaspora in the United States of America has revealed that the estimated population of the Nepali diaspora in the US has reached at least 185,000 to 215,000 individuals at present. The report was based on the 2023 estimates of the 2020 US Census.
Dec 18, 2024
SOCIETY
Two arrested for defrauding millions by promising jobs in America and Malta
Two arrested for defrauding millions by promising jobs in Am...
The first suspect, Purna Bahadur Giri, 49, originally from Pakhribas Municipality-8, Dhankuta, and currently residing in Gokarneshwar, Kathmandu, allegedly collected Rs 2.4 million from three individuals, claiming that he would send them to America. Police arrested him from Teku, Kathmandu, on Tuesd...
Dec 17, 2024
WORLD
Sri Lankan parliament elects new speaker
Sri Lankan parliament elects new speaker
The Sri Lankan parliament on Tuesday unanimously appointed ruling National People's Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne as its new speaker.
Dec 17, 2024
SOCIETY
Environment ministry urges public to avoid burning plastic waste
Environment ministry urges public to avoid burning plastic w...
The notice comes in response to rising air pollution levels in the Terai region and Kathmandu Valley over the past few weeks.
Dec 17, 2024
ECONOMY
River flow declines, power cuts to hit industrial areas during peak hours
River flow declines, power cuts to hit industrial areas duri...
NEA Spokesperson Chandan Kumar Ghosh said that the situation has been critical since November 19.
Dec 17, 2024
SOCIETY
Bhaktapur five-day festival sees arrival of around 100,000 domestic tourists daily
Bhaktapur five-day festival sees arrival of around 100,000...
The festival was successful in promoting Bhaktapur as a tourist destination and increasing economic activities of the city through the tourism industry by informing local and foreign guests about the art, culture, heritage and original products and lifestyle of Bhaktapur.
Dec 17, 2024
Market
NEPSE inches up 2.95 points, daily turnover declines to Rs 4.34 billion
NEPSE inches up 2.95 points, daily turnover declines to Rs 4...
KATHMANDU, Dec 17: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday increased marginally by 2.95 points to close at 2,633.87 points.
Dec 17, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt partners with private sector to build transmission lines
Govt partners with private sector to build transmission line...
Previously, transmission line projects were solely constructed by the state-owned Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The agreement follows new policy arrangements enabling private sector involvement in the development of transmission infrastructure.
Dec 17, 2024
SOCIETY
MOFA recommends ten under secretaries for promotion to joint secretaries
MOFA recommends ten under secretaries for promotion to joint...
The ministry made the recommendations on the basis of seniority and performance evaluation. Under secretaries who are dissatisfied with the decision have the option to file a complaint within 35 days from Monday.
Dec 17, 2024
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Photo.Circle presents ‘Who Does the River Belong To?’ exhibition at Nepal Art Council (Pho...
Photo.Circle presents ‘Who Does the River Belong To?’ exhibi...
Photo.Circle, in collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute Nepal and Indigenous Without Borders, is currently organising a photo exhibition titled ‘Who Does the River Belong To?’ at Nepal Art Council.
Dec 17, 2024