ECONOMY
Agreement reached between Kamana Bank and Namaste Pay for online payments
Agreement reached between Kamana Bank and Namaste Pay for on...
KATHMANDU, Jan 10: The Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank Ltd and Namaste Pay have reached an agreement to start providing digital wallet service of Nepal Telecom.
Jan 10, 2022
SOCIETY
Snowfall lures tourists in Kalinchowk
Snowfall lures tourists in Kalinchowk
KALINCHOWK, Jan 9: A large number of domestic and international tourists have thronged Kalinchowk, a pristine destination in the district of Dolakha, for sightseeing and enjoying the snow. Kalinchowk is also a popular destination from the religious viewpoint as devotees pay homage to the Kalinchowk...
Jan 10, 2022
POLITICS
UML district convention: Basnet elected in Ilam, KC in Baglung
UML district convention: Basnet elected in Ilam, KC in Baglu...
ILAM, Jan 9: Mahesh Basnet has been elected the Chairman of CPN-UML Ilam District Committee. Basnet defeated another contender Dr Devi Chhetri Dulal. A total of 767 votes were cast in the election held on Sunday.
Jan 10, 2022
SOCIETY
Sobhraj should not be released from jail, govt tells Supreme Court
Sobhraj should not be released from jail, govt tells Supreme...
KATHMANDU, Jan 10: The government has submitted a written reply to the Supreme Court in the case of Charles Gurmukh Sobhraj, a French national convicted of a notorious crime. Sobhraj filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court on December 22 demanding that the government ‘provide relief to senior cit...
Jan 10, 2022
WORLD
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi sentenced to 4 more years in prison
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi sentenced to 4 more years in prison
BANGKOK, Jan 9: A court in Myanmar sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four more years in prison on Monday after finding her guilty of illegally importing and possessing walkie-talkies and violating coronavirus restrictions, a legal official said.
Jan 10, 2022
POLITICS, SOCIETY
National Assembly Election ‘Code of Conduct’ comes into force from today
National Assembly Election ‘Code of Conduct’ comes into forc...
KATHMANDU, Jan 10: The code of conduct for the National Assembly elections has been implemented from Monday (today). The Election Commission (EC) has stated that the election code of conduct will be implemented from January 10 to maintain fairness, transparency and a fear-free environment.
Jan 10, 2022
SOCIETY
Two new species of water birds spotted in Nepal
Two new species of water birds spotted in Nepal
NAWALPUR, Jan 10: Two new species of birds have been spotted in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat, East of Susta) during the ongoing water bird census. The water bird census that started on January 1 will continue till January 16.
Jan 10, 2022
WORLD, Coronavirus
Germany assessing reliability of antibody tests for Omicron - minister
Germany assessing reliability of antibody tests for Omicron...
FRANKFURT, Jan 10: Germany will study how reliable rapid antigen tests are in detecting the fast-spreading Omicron variant of COVID-19, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said on Sunday.
Jan 10, 2022
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
CCMC recommends ministries to take additional measures to control spread of COVID-19
CCMC recommends ministries to take additional measures to co...
KATHMANDU, Jan 10: The COVID-19 Crisis Management Center (CCMC) has recommended the Ministry of Health and Population to ensure effective control, prevention and treatment of coronavirus.
Jan 10, 2022
SOCIETY, WORLD
19 dead, including 9 children, in NYC apartment fire
19 dead, including 9 children, in NYC apartment fire
NEW YORK, Jan 10: A faulty space heater on a chilly Sunday morning sparked a fire that filled a high-rise Bronx apartment building with thick smoke, killing 19 people including nine children. It was New York City’s deadliest fire in three decades.
Jan 10, 2022