WORLD
Global economic outlook shadowed with uncertainty: WEF
Global economic outlook shadowed with uncertainty: WEF
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 21: The global economy is moving from normalization seen at the end of last year, to a new "non-normality", according to Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB).
Jan 21, 2024
ECONOMY
Over 343,000 Nepali youths sought foreign employment in the first half of current FY
Over 343,000 Nepali youths sought foreign employment in the...
KATHMANDU, Jan 21: More than 343,000 individuals received work permits from the government for foreign employment in the first half of the current fiscal year.
Jan 21, 2024
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Construction of Lower Arun Hydropower Project gets momentum
Construction of Lower Arun Hydropower Project gets momentum
KATHMANDU, Jan 21: The 669 MW Lower Arun Hydropower Project has expedited the work of land acquisition to give momentum to construct the project.
Jan 21, 2024
Editorial
Russia must heed Nepal's concerns
Russia must heed Nepal's concerns
Foreign Minister NP Saud has requested Russia to repatriate Nepali citizens, who have joined the Russian army after the war broke out with Ukraine on February 24, 2022. During his meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin on the sideline of the NAM summit in Uganda's capital, Kam...
Jan 21, 2024
SOCIETY
APF base established at the TIA customs office
APF base established at the TIA customs office
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: A security base of Armed Police Force (APF) has been established at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Customs Office.
Jan 20, 2024
POLITICS
Parliamentary committee expresses concern over Nepalis killed in Russia-Ukraine war
Parliamentary committee expresses concern over Nepalis kille...
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Expressing concern over the death of Nepali nationals in Ukraine, the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee under the House of Representatives is set to hold discussion on the issue of Nepalis casualties in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Jan 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Police ramp up use of multiple technologies in crime investigation
Police ramp up use of multiple technologies in crime investi...
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Nepal Police has adopted a policy of utilizing state-of-the-art technology in crime control, crime investigation and traffic management, thereby steadily achieving the desired results.
Jan 20, 2024
BLOG
Mayor Balen’s Dictatorship
Mayor Balen’s Dictatorship
Since Mayor Balen Shah took charge of the Kathmandu metropolis, he has made attempts to beautify the capital city. The streets of the city are being made wider, green and colorful. The footpaths have started to look clean. It has become easier to walk. Road congestion has decreased somewhat. In the...
Jan 20, 2024
SOCIETY
'Guterres Point' under construction at Pumdikot
'Guterres Point' under construction at Pumdikot
GANDAKI, Jan 20: Anyone visiting Pokhara cannot remain unaffected, seeing the bewitching mountains surrounding the valley. The shadow of Machhapuchhre peak in Phewa Lake further mesmerizes the tourists.
Jan 20, 2024
ECONOMY
Investors gained Rs 105 billion from shares’ trading, while the NEPSE surged 66.83 points...
Investors gained Rs 105 billion from shares’ trading, while...
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) added 66.83 points last week, after the investors showed overwhelming response to the banks reducing their interest rates with the end of the second quarter of the current fiscal year.
Jan 20, 2024