ECONOMY
Dhaulagiri sees first ascent of this season
Dhaulagiri sees first ascent of this season
MYAGDI, May 17: Two nationals from Poland have successfully climbed the Dhaulagiri Mountain. The peak (8,167 meters) is the seventh highest peak in the world. With this, the peak recorded the first climbing of this season.
May 17, 2023
ECONOMY
Bangladesh agrees to buy 40 MW of electricity from Nepal
Bangladesh agrees to buy 40 MW of electricity from Nepal
KATHMANDU, May 17: Bangladesh has agreed to purchase 40 MW of electricity from Nepal. Bangladesh agreed to purchase 40 megawatts of electricity at the secretary-level 'Joint Steering Committee (JSC)' meeting between the two countries held in Bangladesh on Tuesday.
May 17, 2023
ECONOMY
Price of gold decreases by Rs 1,100 per tola
Price of gold decreases by Rs 1,100 per tola
KATHMANDU, May 17: The price of gold has decreased by Rs 1,100 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday.
May 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Kami Rita summits Mt Everest for the 27th time
Kami Rita summits Mt Everest for the 27th time
KATHMANDU May 17: Record-setting climber Kami Rita Sherpa has made it to the top of Mt. Everest for the 27th time.
May 17, 2023
SOCIETY
30th Madan Memorial Day: Former President Bhandari visits Madan Batika
30th Madan Memorial Day: Former President Bhandari visits Ma...
KATHMANDU, May 17: Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari today visited Madan Batika (garden) at local Koteshwor to wreathe his statue, commemorating the 30th death anniversary of Madan Bhandari and Jiba Raj Ashrit.
May 17, 2023
POLITICS
Visiting Australian Assistant Minister calls on PM Dahal
Visiting Australian Assistant Minister calls on PM Dahal
KATHMANDU, May 17: Visiting Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, Tim Watts, today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
May 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Minor killed in accident
Minor killed in accident
MAKWANPUR, May 17: A toddler was killed after he was hit by a jeep today in Hetauda of Makwanpur. The jeep (Pradesh 03-001Cha 1597) hit two-year-old Samar Lo of Simaltar, leaving him severely injured.
May 17, 2023
ECONOMY
DoTM reduces transport fares for long distance passengers (with new fares)
DoTM reduces transport fares for long distance passengers (w...
KATHMANDU, May 17: The government has reduced the fares of long-distance passengers and freight vehicles. The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has announced the reduction in fares effective from today.
May 17, 2023
SOCIETY
World Hypertension Day being observed today
World Hypertension Day being observed today
KATHMANDU, May 17: World Hypertension Day is being observed today in Nepal, too by organizing various programmes from the government and non-government levels.
May 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Four arrested for their alleged involvement in Arghakhanchi fire
Four arrested for their alleged involvement in Arghakhanchi...
ARGHAKHANCHI, May 17: The Arghakhanchi Police have arrested four people on the charge of their involvement in causing a wildfire at Dhakhabang of Bhumikasthan municipality-2 in the district. The fire later spread to the settlement and resulted in the deaths of four people.
May 17, 2023