Aug 18, 2021

ECONOMY

IFC ramps up impact investments in South Asia to protect jobs and livelihoods, drive green...

IFC ramps up impact investments in South Asia to protect job...

KATHMANDU, August 17: In a bid to protect the most vulnerable people and help companies maintain operations and jobs, International Finance Corporation (IFC) said that its focused and sustained investments in South Asia continued to have strong impact in the fiscal year 2021.

KATHMANDU, August 17: In a bid to protect the most vulnerable people and help companies maintain operations and jobs, International Finance Corporation (IFC) said that its focused and sustained investments in South Asia continued to have strong impact in the fiscal year 2021.

Aug 18, 2021

Aug 18, 2021

SOCIETY

Wrongfully convicted man freed after 24 years in jail

Wrongfully convicted man freed after 24 years in jail

ROLPA, August 18: The village seemed bright since early morning. Soon, the villagers started playing the trumpets. Locals were gathered around. While some were playing musical instruments, others were waiting to welcome someone with colorful garlands in their hands. A remote village in eastern Rolpa...

ROLPA, August 18: The village seemed bright since early morning. Soon, the villagers started playing the trumpets. Locals were gathered around. While some were playing musical instruments, others were waiting to welcome someone with colorful garlands in their hands. A remote village in eastern Rolpa...

Aug 18, 2021

Aug 18, 2021

POLITICS, SOCIETY

Govt money meant for the poor being spent on treatment of politicians

Govt money meant for the poor being spent on treatment of po...

KATHMANDU, August 18: Sita Sada of Golbazaar Municipality-10 tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time in April. Her family members were infected as well. They were forced to take loans for their treatment. So far, Sada and her family have not received any relief from the government.

KATHMANDU, August 18: Sita Sada of Golbazaar Municipality-10 tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time in April. Her family members were infected as well. They were forced to take loans for their treatment. So far, Sada and her family have not received any relief from the government.

Aug 18, 2021

Aug 18, 2021

SOCIETY, Latest Updates

Over 400 Nepalis rescued from Afghanistan, 61 safely landed in Nepal today

Over 400 Nepalis rescued from Afghanistan, 61 safely landed...

KATHMANDU, August 18: Over 400 Nepalis were rescued by the British Army from Kabul, Afghanistan, on Tuesday. Along with Afghan refugees, Nepalis working in Kabul were rescued through an initiative of the British Army. They were taken to the UK and later sent to Nepal.

KATHMANDU, August 18: Over 400 Nepalis were rescued by the British Army from Kabul, Afghanistan, on Tuesday. Along with Afghan refugees, Nepalis working in Kabul were rescued through an initiative of the British Army. They were taken to the UK and later sent to Nepal.

Aug 18, 2021

Aug 18, 2021

POLITICS

CPN-UML unity in crisis: Senior leader Nepal preparing to register new party

CPN-UML unity in crisis: Senior leader Nepal preparing to re...

KATHMANDU, August 18: Senior leader of CPN-UML Madhav Kumar Nepal is preparing to register a new political party. The UML has fallen into crisis after party Chairman KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday recommended action against 14 lawmakers, including senior leader Nepal. Leader Nepal is preparing to register...

KATHMANDU, August 18: Senior leader of CPN-UML Madhav Kumar Nepal is preparing to register a new political party. The UML has fallen into crisis after party Chairman KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday recommended action against 14 lawmakers, including senior leader Nepal. Leader Nepal is preparing to register...

Aug 18, 2021

Aug 18, 2021

ECONOMY, SOCIETY

Driving license examination system revised to increase pass percentage

Driving license examination system revised to increase pass...

KATHMANDU, August 18: With less than one-third of the participants passing the driver's license test, the government authorities concerned have introduced some adjustments in the test procedures in a bid to ensure that at least half of them pass the test examinations.

KATHMANDU, August 18: With less than one-third of the participants passing the driver's license test, the government authorities concerned have introduced some adjustments in the test procedures in a bid to ensure that at least half of them pass the test examinations.

Aug 18, 2021

Aug 18, 2021

SOCIETY

Dr KC postpones agitations after holding talks with PM Deuba

Dr KC postpones agitations after holding talks with PM Deuba

KATHMANDU, August 18: Prof Dr Govinda KC, who has been running campaigns to bring about reforms in the medical sector in Nepal for years, has postponed his scheduled protest programs after holding talks with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Tuesday.

KATHMANDU, August 18: Prof Dr Govinda KC, who has been running campaigns to bring about reforms in the medical sector in Nepal for years, has postponed his scheduled protest programs after holding talks with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Tuesday.

Aug 18, 2021

Aug 18, 2021

SPORTS

Asian Cup Qualifier: Nepal playing against Philippines in first match

Asian Cup Qualifier: Nepal playing against Philippines in fi...

KATHMANDU, August 18: Nepal will take on the Philippines in the first game of the qualification round of the Asian Football Federation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup, 2022.

KATHMANDU, August 18: Nepal will take on the Philippines in the first game of the qualification round of the Asian Football Federation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup, 2022.

Aug 18, 2021

Aug 18, 2021

DIASPORA

Ex-Gurkha veteran staging hunger strike hospitalized in UK

Ex-Gurkha veteran staging hunger strike hospitalized in UK

KATHMANDU, August 18: Former Gurkha veteran, Dhan Gurung – who has been staging a hunger strike along with his fellow Gurkha veteran – has been hospitalized on Tuesday evening.

KATHMANDU, August 18: Former Gurkha veteran, Dhan Gurung – who has been staging a hunger strike along with his fellow Gurkha veteran – has been hospitalized on Tuesday evening.

Aug 18, 2021

Aug 18, 2021

WORLD

Death toll from Haiti’s weekend earthquake rises to 1,941

Death toll from Haiti’s weekend earthquake rises to 1,941

LES CAYES, Haiti, August 18: Haitian officials raised the death toll from a deadly weekend earthquake by more than 500 on Tuesday after Tropical Storm Grace forced a temporary halt to search and rescue efforts, a delay that fed growing anger and frustration among thousands who were left homeless.

LES CAYES, Haiti, August 18: Haitian officials raised the death toll from a deadly weekend earthquake by more than 500 on Tuesday after Tropical Storm Grace forced a temporary halt to search and rescue efforts, a delay that fed growing anger and frustration among thousands who were left homeless.

Aug 18, 2021