ECONOMY
Stocks investors slapped with ‘closeout’ fines worth Rs 73.93 million during mid-July and...
Stocks investors slapped with ‘closeout’ fines worth Rs 73.9...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Investors in the secondary market paid ‘closeout’ fines worth Rs 73.93 million in the first six months of the current fiscal year.
Feb 01, 2022
OPINION
Protecting the wetlands and Sarus Cranes of Lumbini
Protecting the wetlands and Sarus Cranes of Lumbini
Akin to so many bird species that dwell in the farmlands of Lumbini, Sarus Cranes also rely on the surrounding wetlands and farmlands for survival. Unfortunately, their survival remains at stake owing to food scarcity resulting from loss of wetlands, increasing pollution and hazardous linear infrast...
Feb 01, 2022
WORLD, Coronavirus
Explainer: Scientists on alert over rising cases caused by Omicron cousin BA.2
Explainer: Scientists on alert over rising cases caused by O...
CHICAGO, Feb 1: The highly transmissible Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus - the most common form of which is known as BA.1 - now accounts for nearly all of the coronavirus infections globally, although dramatic surges in COVID cases have already peaked in some countries.
Feb 01, 2022
SOCIETY
Japan joins hands with UNICEF to strengthen vaccine cold chain system in Nepal
Japan joins hands with UNICEF to strengthen vaccine cold cha...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The Government of Japan has provided the grant assistance to strengthen vaccine cold chain system in Nepal through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Jan 31, 2022
POLITICS
Samir Jung Shah appointed Executive Chairman of Nepal Television
Samir Jung Shah appointed Executive Chairman of Nepal Televi...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The government has appointed Samir Jung Shah as the Executive Chairman of the state-owned Nepal Television.
Jan 31, 2022
POLITICS
Joint Secretary Dangal promoted to the post of Secretary
Joint Secretary Dangal promoted to the post of Secretary
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The government has promoted Joint Secretary Rameshwar Dangal to the post of Secretary. Dangal is currently serving at the Ministry of Finance.
Jan 31, 2022
ECONOMY
17 new companies look for receiving license of insurers
17 new companies look for receiving license of insurers
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: A total of 17 companies have applied at the Insurance Board to receive operating licenses of insurers.
Jan 31, 2022
POLITICS
Election Commission submits annual report to President
Election Commission submits annual report to President
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The Election Commission (EC) has submitted its annual report for the fiscal year 2077-78 BS (2020-21) to President Bidya Devi Bhandari.
Jan 31, 2022
ECONOMY
Nepse witnesses market correction by a fall of 13.48 points on Monday
Nepse witnesses market correction by a fall of 13.48 points...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) fell 13.48 points to close at 2,872.05 points on Monday.
Jan 31, 2022
Coronavirus
Nepal logs 5,292 cases, 8,191 recoveries and eight deaths on Monday
Nepal logs 5,292 cases, 8,191 recoveries and eight deaths on...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Nepal recorded 5,292 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday along with 8,191 recoveries and eight deaths, according to the latest information provided by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Jan 31, 2022