ECONOMY
World Bank approves $80 million development policy credit for Nepal to strengthen financia...
World Bank approves $80 million development policy credit fo...
WASHINGTON, May 7: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved an $80 million development policy credit for Nepal to strengthen the stability of its financial sector, diversify financial solutions, and enhance access to financial services.
May 07, 2024
POLITICS
Govt preparing to bring Mass Communication Bill soon: Minister Sharma
Govt preparing to bring Mass Communication Bill soon: Minist...
KATHMANDU, May 7: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, has said the government is preparing to bring an Act related to the Media Council, Social Media and Mass Communication as soon as possible.
May 07, 2024
POLITICS
Education ministry to run programs centered on students’ learning achievements
Education ministry to run programs centered on students’ lea...
KATHMANDU, May 7: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is to take into account the impact of students' learning achievements while running the remaining programs of the current fiscal year 2023/24.
May 07, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt starts process to ban vape in Nepal
Govt starts process to ban vape in Nepal
KATHMANDU, May 7: The government has started the process of banning electronic cigarettes (vapes). The National Health Education, Information and Communication Center (NHEICC) under the Department of Health Services has reached out to various ministries seeking their cooperation in enforcing the ban...
May 07, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE inches up 2.06 points, daily turnover falls to Rs 2.14 billion
NEPSE inches up 2.06 points, daily turnover falls to Rs 2.14...
KATHMANDU, May 7: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday increased marginally by 2.06 points to close at 1,960.81 points.
May 07, 2024
WORLD
Ukraine says thwarted Russian-led plot to kill Zelensky
Ukraine says thwarted Russian-led plot to kill Zelensky
KYIV, May 7: Ukraine announced Tuesday it had detained two Ukrainian security officials involved in a plot coordinated by Russia to assassinate senior Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelensky.
May 07, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt urges caution as cases of fraud rise in foreign employment sector
Govt urges caution as cases of fraud rise in foreign employm...
KATHMANDU, May 7: The government has issued a statement cautioning Nepali citizens regarding the rising instances of fraudulent activities, luring people with promises of attractive employment opportunities abroad.
May 07, 2024
SOCIETY
Heat wave makes life difficult in Banke
Heat wave makes life difficult in Banke
BANKE, May 7: The rising temperature accompanying the heat wave has adversely affected life in Banke, a Terai district of Lumbini Province.
May 07, 2024
SOCIETY
CZOP urges govt to prioritize child rights issues
CZOP urges govt to prioritize child rights issues
KATHMANDU, May 7: Children as Zones of Peace National Campaign (CZOP) has drawn attention of the three tiers government to prioritize child rights in the course of preparing the government's policies, programs and budgets for the next fiscal year 2024/25.
May 07, 2024
POLITICS
Newly-formed JSP faction to uphold support for Dahal-led govt
Newly-formed JSP faction to uphold support for Dahal-led gov...
KATHMANDU, May 7: The newly-formed Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) led by Ashok Rai has decided to maintain its support for the incumbent government led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
May 07, 2024