ECONOMY
Commercial banks raise base rate on lending by up to two point percent
Commercial banks raise base rate on lending by up to two poi...
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: The commercial banks have raised their base interest rate on loans by more than two point percent effective from mid January, citing an increase in their expenses for the interest on deposits.
Jan 22, 2022
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
COVID-19 death jumps to 16 as Nepal records 10,254 new cases in past 24 hrs
COVID-19 death jumps to 16 as Nepal records 10,254 new cases...
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Nepal recorded 10,254 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday along with 708 recoveries and 16 deaths, according to the latest information provided by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Jan 22, 2022
SOCIETY
Khaptad receives increasing number of domestic tourists after snowfall
Khaptad receives increasing number of domestic tourists afte...
DOTI, Jan 22: The major tourist destination in Sudurpaschim Province, Khaptad, has drawn an increasing number of domestic tourists since the second snowfall this winter last Wednesday.
Jan 22, 2022
WORLD, Coronavirus
With 3.37 lakh new COVID-19 cases, India reports 9,550 less infections in last 24 hrs
With 3.37 lakh new COVID-19 cases, India reports 9,550 less...
NEW DELHI Jan 22: India on Saturday reported a dip in daily COVID-19 infections as the country logged 3,37,704 fresh cases in the last 24 hours with a daily positivity rate of 17.22 per cent, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Jan 22, 2022
POLITICS
CPN (Maoist Center) forms task force to make recommendations to address concerns over MCC
CPN (Maoist Center) forms task force to make recommendations...
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: A Standing Committee meeting of CPN (Maoist Center) has formed a task force to suggest the party on some of the issues deemed controversial in the US-funded Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact agreement as well as holding all three-tier elections at once.
Jan 22, 2022
Coronavirus
Pakistan adds 6,540 new COVID-19 cases, 12 more deaths
Pakistan adds 6,540 new COVID-19 cases, 12 more deaths
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22: Pakistan added 6,540 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said on Saturday. Following the new infections, the overall cases in Pakistan have reached 1,360,019, said the NCOC.W
Jan 22, 2022
WORLD
6.1 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia's North Sulawesi
6.1 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia's North Sulawesi
JAKARTA, Jan 22: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake rocked Indonesia's North Sulawesi province on Saturday, with no preliminary report on damage or casualty, the weather agency and two officials said. The tremor did not potentially trigger giant waves of tsunami, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics...
Jan 22, 2022
SOCIETY
Courts across the country to be closed on Sunday to mourn death of former CJ Sharma
Courts across the country to be closed on Sunday to mourn de...
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: The Supreme Court has decided to give a nationwide holiday to courts to mourn the death of former Chief Justice Mohan Prasad Sharma.
Jan 22, 2022
SOCIETY
Rain, snowfall predicted in some areas
Rain, snowfall predicted in some areas
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Light rain in some parts of the country and snowfall in high hilly and mountainous areas are predicted in next 24 hours with a change in the weather condition caused by the influence of westerly wind, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Jan 22, 2022
POLITICS
NC General Secretary Sharma urges PM Deuba to relive Minister Yadav from her post
NC General Secretary Sharma urges PM Deuba to relive Ministe...
KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Nepali Congress General Secretary Bishwa Prakash Sharma has demanded the government for the removal of Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Renu Kumari Yadav from her post over her controversial remarks that sought to glorify violence.
Jan 22, 2022