SOCIETY
Melamchi water not to be distributed for one month
Melamchi water not to be distributed for one month
KATHMANDU, June 3: As inspection of the tunnel is ongoing, distribution of water from the Melamchi Drinking Water Project in the Kathmandu Valley is not likely to happen for a month now. Currently, the entire tunnel of the Project is being emptied for the inspection.
Jun 03, 2021
ECONOMY
62-km section of Postal Highway not completed even in five years
62-km section of Postal Highway not completed even in five y...
KATHMANDU, June 3: The construction of the Postal Highway in the district is still in limbo even after completion of two construction terms. The contract for the construction of a 62-km road section from Dokebazaar to Daiji was allotted in 2073 BS with the agreement of completing the project in 30 m...
Jun 03, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse hits fresh high as BFIs lead charge
Nepse hits fresh high as BFIs lead charge
KATHMANDU, June 3: After inching close to all-time high in the prior day, the Nepal Stock Exchange made a fresh record on the last trading day of the week. The benchmark climbed more than 35 points in the morning before registering a minor retracement at mid-day. Further gains followed in the latter...
Jun 03, 2021
SOCIETY
Japan provides 160 oxygen generators for hospitals as part of its COVID-19 assistance
Japan provides 160 oxygen generators for hospitals as part o...
KATHMANDU, June 3: Japan has provided 160 oxygen generators to Nepal in order to help tackle COVID-19. This essential medical equipment will be delivered to 58 hospitals around the country, according to the Embassy of Japan in Nepal.
Jun 03, 2021
ECONOMY
Govt allocates Rs 1.76 billion to purchase new vehicles in next FY, double the amount of 2...
Govt allocates Rs 1.76 billion to purchase new vehicles in n...
KATHMANDU, June 3: The government has earmarked Rs 1.76 billion to purchase vehicles in the next fiscal year. The amount is twice the amount allocated under the heading in the budget of the current fiscal year.
Jun 03, 2021
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
COVID-19: Nepal confirms 6,825 new cases, 75 deaths
COVID-19: Nepal confirms 6,825 new cases, 75 deaths
KATHMANDU, June 3: Officials on Thursday confirmed 6,828 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), taking the total casetally to 576,936.
Jun 03, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Former King Gyanendra thanks well-wishers
Former King Gyanendra thanks well-wishers
KATHMANDU, June 3: Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah and Queen Komal Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shah appeared in a video over social media on Thursday to thank their well-wishers within and without the country for their support and prayers during the former royal couple’s battle against COVID-19.
Jun 03, 2021
Latest Updates, Coronavirus
After WHO, health ministry says no new coronavirus variant detected in Nepal
After WHO, health ministry says no new coronavirus variant d...
KATHMANDU, June 3: Hours after a British tabloid claimed that a new ‘Nepal variant’ of the coronavirus had been detected in Nepal, the government has said that no new mutant of the virus has been detected in the country.
Jun 03, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Health ministry confirms black fungus infection in 10 people, one dies
Health ministry confirms black fungus infection in 10 people...
KATHMANDU, June 3: As many as 10 people have been infected with black fungus in the country recently, confirmed the Ministry of Health and Population.
Jun 03, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
UML Standing Committee put off sine die
UML Standing Committee put off sine die
KATHMANDU, June 3: Amid escalating intra-party rift within the party, the ruling CPN-UML has again postponed its Standing Committee meeting scheduled for 4 PM on Thursday afternoon until further notice.
Jun 03, 2021