WORLD, Coronavirus
Peak Omicron? Experts wary of calling time on variant wave in Europe
Peak Omicron? Experts wary of calling time on variant wave i...
Jan 16: A surge in coronavirus cases caused by the Omicron variant may have peaked in some parts of Europe but medics say the impact will continue to be felt across the region, with hospitals still at risk of facing a rush of admissions.
Jan 16, 2022
ECONOMY
Govt’s capital expenditure stood only 13.44 percent in the first half of current FY, less...
Govt’s capital expenditure stood only 13.44 percent in the f...
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: The government spent only 13.44 percent on development projects as of the first six month of the current fiscal year, even at a slower pace compared to the same period last year.
Jan 16, 2022
POLITICS
Inter-governmental mechanisms are appropriate for communication, dialogue to resolve borde...
Inter-governmental mechanisms are appropriate for communicat...
KATHMANDU, Jan 15: Amid uproar in Nepal over the ongoing road construction by India in Lipulekh area, India has said that established inter-governmental mechanisms are appropriate for communication and dialogue to resolve the boundary issue.
Jan 15, 2022
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Parliamentary committee directs govt to manage water supply through Melamchi Project on te...
Parliamentary committee directs govt to manage water supply...
KATHMANDU, Jan 15: The parliamentary Development and Technology Committee has directed the government to implement its plan to start temporary operation of the Melamchi Water Supply Project (MWSP) to ensure water supply in the Kathmandu Valley during this winter.
Jan 15, 2022
ECONOMY
NIBL and HBL merger falls uncertain after majority of HBL’s shareholders vote against merg...
NIBL and HBL merger falls uncertain after majority of HBL’s...
KATHMANDU, Jan 15: The much-hyped merger between Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) and Nepal Investment Bank Limited (NIBL) has fallen uncertain after the majority of shareholders of HBL did not give consent to the bank’s prior plan.
Jan 15, 2022
POLITICS
RPP expresses concerns over road construction in Lipulekh by India; says govt’s silence ‘m...
RPP expresses concerns over road construction in Lipulekh by...
KATHMANDU, Jan 15: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has expressed deep concerns over the road construction in Lipulekh by India and the announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to further expand the road construction.
Jan 15, 2022
WORLD, Coronavirus
India reports over 2.68 lakh COVID-19 cases, 402 fatalities in last 24 hours
India reports over 2.68 lakh COVID-19 cases, 402 fatalities...
NEW DELHI, Jan 15: India recorded 2,68,833 fresh COVID-19 cases and 402 fatalities in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Saturday. The fresh infections are 4,631 more than yesterday.
Jan 15, 2022
SOCIETY
Nepal to send relief assistance to Afghanistan
Nepal to send relief assistance to Afghanistan
KATHMANDU, Jan 15: Nepal is set to ship relief materials to Afghanistan via Himalaya Airlines. The plane will leave for Kabul on Sunday from Kathmandu.
Jan 15, 2022
WORLD
Myanmar junta hits Suu Kyi with five new charges over helicopter purchase
Myanmar junta hits Suu Kyi with five new charges over helico...
YANGON, Jan 15: A Myanmar junta court has hit ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi with five new corruption charges related to the alleged hiring and purchase of a helicopter, sources close to the case told AFP.
Jan 15, 2022
SOCIETY
Bandipur mourns over deaths of six villagers in jeep accident
Bandipur mourns over deaths of six villagers in jeep acciden...
DAMAULI, Jan 15: The entire Bandipur village in Tanahun district has been wallowing in sorrow after losing six people from the same village to a road accident on Friday evening.
Jan 15, 2022