WORLD
Russian rouble leaps to near 7-year high vs euro
Russian rouble leaps to near 7-year high vs euro
May 24: The Russian rouble firmed more than 6% against the euro on Monday to a near seven-year high, boosted by capital controls, strong oil prices and an upcoming month-end tax period.
May 24, 2022
ECONOMY
Fares of domestic flights to go up by up to Rs 445 per travel from Wednesday
Fares of domestic flights to go up by up to Rs 445 per trave...
KATHMANDU, May 23: Airline companies have hiked their airfares by up to Rs 445 per travel, to be effective from Wednesday, citing the recent hike in fuel prices.
May 23, 2022
POLITICS
Petroleum price hike is justifiable: Dr Mahat
Petroleum price hike is justifiable: Dr Mahat
KATHMANDU, May 23: Nepali Congress (NC) Spokesperson Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat said that the increase in the price of petroleum products in the domestic market is justifiable as the price of petroleum products has also increased in the global market.
May 23, 2022
ECONOMY
NOC incurs loss of Rs 47 billion in 10 months
NOC incurs loss of Rs 47 billion in 10 months
KATHMANDU, May 23: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) incurred a loss of Rs 47 billion in the last 10 months. The corporation reports that the loss has been caused by the persistent rise in the price of petroleum products in the international market.
May 23, 2022
My City, Lifestyle, Art & Culture, Social, Health
The reason behind breaking coconut on auspicious occasions
The reason behind breaking coconut on auspicious occasions
Be it buying a new car or opening a new business, the Hindu tradition of breaking a coconut on auspicious occasions remains the same across India. The act of breaking a coconut is not just a ritual but has a whole emotion attached to it. This ritual is said to attract prosperity and even resolve mon...
May 23, 2022
ECONOMY
“By increasing petroleum prices, the govt has failed to give the impression of being a gov...
“By increasing petroleum prices, the govt has failed to give...
KATHMANDU, May 23: National Assembly member Bhairav Sundar Shrestha has said that the government has failed to give the impression of being a government by increasing the price of petroleum products.
May 23, 2022
My City, Gen-Next, Slammed
Feelings about myself
Feelings about myself
The happy place where I belong,
It does not feel the same, and now it will never make me strong,
The home is not the old home any more,
Where we sang songs, played and laughed even on the empty floor,
Now the place has every amenities,
May 23, 2022
POLITICS
National Assembly members demand removal of statute of limitations in rape cases
National Assembly members demand removal of statute of limi...
KATHMANDU, May 23: National Assembly (NA) members have drawn the attention of the House and the government to the country’s contemporary issues.
May 23, 2022
ECONOMY
Nepse drops 34.21 points to close at the border of 2,200 points on Monday
Nepse drops 34.21 points to close at the border of 2,200 poi...
KATHMANDU, May 23: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Monday plunged 34.21 points to close at 2,200.88 points amid deteriorating economic performance of the country in recent days.
May 23, 2022
SOCIETY
Buddha's message of peace, non-violence popular the world over: Education Minister Paudel
Buddha's message of peace, non-violence popular the world ov...
LONDON, May 23: Minister for Education, Science and Technology Devendra Paudel has said Buddha's message of peace and non-violence are popular around the world. Born in Nepal, Buddha’s contribution to the welfare of humankind is huge, said the minister at an event organized on Saturday in London on...
May 23, 2022