SOCIETY
NC leader arrested for attempted rape
NC leader arrested for attempted rape
MORANG, Jan 17: Police have arrested a Nepali Congress leader from Budhiganga in Morang district on charges of attempting to rape a girl.
Jan 17, 2022
SOCIETY
Shree Swasthani Brata Katha and Maghesnan begins today
Shree Swasthani Brata Katha and Maghesnan begins today
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The Shree Swasthani Brata Katha, a popular ritual observed by the Hindus since Poush Shukla Purnima (full moon day), has begun from today. The festival ends a month after in Magh Shukla Purnima. Hindus also observes Maghesnan or Makarsnan (holy bath) from today itself.
Jan 17, 2022
ECONOMY
Minister Ale warns of taking action against those leasing out and using museum property fo...
Minister Ale warns of taking action against those leasing ou...
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Bahadur Ale has warned of taking action against those involved in leasing out and using the property of Narayanhiti Durbar Museum for a pittance.
Jan 17, 2022
ECONOMY
Energy minister urges int’l community to invest in Nepal's clean energy
Energy minister urges int’l community to invest in Nepal's c...
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Minister for Energy Pampha Bhusal has said Nepal needs financial and technical assistance for implementing innovative and cost-effective approaches for scaling up clean energy projects in the country for climate change mitigation and adaptation while ensuring just and inclusive en...
Jan 17, 2022
NEPAL, SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Govt issues new order to contain spread of coronavirus infection
Govt issues new order to contain spread of coronavirus infec...
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The government has issued an order for the control and prevention of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic along with the emergence of new Omicron variant, said spokesperson for the government and Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Gyanendra Bahadur Karki.
Jan 17, 2022
WORLD
N. Korea fires 2 suspected missiles in 4th launch this year
N. Korea fires 2 suspected missiles in 4th launch this year
SEOUL, South Korea, Jan 17: North Korea on Monday fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea in its fourth weapons launch this month, South Korea’s military said, with the apparent goal of demonstrating its military might amid paused diplomacy with the United States and pandemic border clos...
Jan 17, 2022
WORLD, Coronavirus
Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say
Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say
Jan 17: Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind advance practically ensures it won’t be the last version of the coronavirus to worry the world.
Jan 17, 2022
ECONOMY
Govt revenue collection falls short of target by Rs 17 billion in first half of current FY
Govt revenue collection falls short of target by Rs 17 billi...
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The government fell short of its revenue collection target by Rs 17 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year.
Jan 17, 2022
OPINION
South Asian Air Pollution: A Pressing Concern for the Himalayas
South Asian Air Pollution: A Pressing Concern for the Himala...
After high blood pressure, dietary risks, and smoking,air pollution is the fourth utmost risk factor for human health globally, and 6.5 million premature deaths are associated with it.
Jan 17, 2022
ECONOMY
NRB mulls over taking action against HBL and NIBL for breaching merger norm
NRB mulls over taking action against HBL and NIBL for breach...
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is mulling over taking action against Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) and Nepal Investment Bank Limited (NIBL), which have failed to conclude their merger plan despite signing officially an agreement for unification.
Jan 16, 2022