POLITICS
NC holds local level convention in more than 50 districts
NC holds local level convention in more than 50 districts
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: Nepali Congress held its municipal level convention in more than 50 districts on Saturday. Municipal conventions have been held in most of the 64 districts where active membership distribution has been finalized.
Sep 26, 2021
SOCIETY
Muktinath temple opens from today
Muktinath temple opens from today
MYAGDI, Sept 26: The famous Muktinath Temple, a holy place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists in Mustang, has been opened from today.
Sep 26, 2021
WORLD, Coronavirus
COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers
COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers
Sept 26: Billions more in profits are at stake for some vaccine makers as the U.S. moves toward dispensing COVID-19 booster shots to shore up Americans’ protection against the virus.
Sep 26, 2021
ECONOMY
Online platforms saw record high transactions during mid-July and mid-August
Online platforms saw record high transactions during mid-Jul...
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: Transactions via online platforms including Quick Response (QR) codes, mobile wallets and internet banking inside the country have been in an escalating trend.
Sep 26, 2021
OPINION
In the name of Development Aid
In the name of Development Aid
While scanning MCC, Nepal can also learn from the Sri Lankan experience where a US aid scheme sparked debate and MCC was not approved. Critics argue that the MCC’s primary commitment is not poverty reduction but to reshape the legal, institutional, infrastructural and financial contexts of poorer co...
Sep 26, 2021
ECONOMY
Iron rod manufacturers warn govt of protests until decision to hike taxes on raw materials...
Iron rod manufacturers warn govt of protests until decision...
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: The manufacturers of iron rods on Saturday slammed the government’s move to raise the taxes on the import of billet, the main raw material to produce iron bars, and said they would continue with their protests until the government revokes its decision.
Sep 25, 2021
POLITICS
Govt itself has obstructed construction of Gautam Buddha International Airport: Poudel
Govt itself has obstructed construction of Gautam Buddha Int...
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Bishnu Poudel, Deputy General Secretary of the main opposition party CPN-UML and former finance minister has accused the government of unnecessarily halting the construction work of Gautam Buddha International Airport.
Sep 25, 2021
SOCIETY
PJ Club gets new leadership
PJ Club gets new leadership
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: The 11th general meeting of the Photojournalists (PJ) Club Nepal concluded on Saturday, electing a new working committee. The assembly elected a woman leader for the first time as the president of the club. Shruti Shrestha was elected the president of the club.
Sep 25, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal records 953 new cases, 1,371 recoveries and six deaths on Saturday
Nepal records 953 new cases, 1,371 recoveries and six deaths...
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Nepal recorded 953 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday alongwith 1,371 recoveries and six deaths, according to the latest information released by the Ministry of Health and Population.
Sep 25, 2021
SPORTS
Kathmandu Kings XI beat Lalitpur Patriots in the first match of EPL 2021
Kathmandu Kings XI beat Lalitpur Patriots in the first match...
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: The Kathmandu Kings XI won their first match against the Lalitpur Patriots in the Everest Premier League 2021. The match was held at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Sep 25, 2021