ECONOMY
Nepal earned Rs 4.19 billion by exporting electricity to India in the first month of curre...
Nepal earned Rs 4.19 billion by exporting electricity to Ind...
KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Nepal exported electricity worth Rs 4.19 billion (INR 2.62 billion) to India in one month between mid-July and mid-August this year.
Aug 28, 2024
Editorial
Onus on US to rein in Israel's aggression
Onus on US to rein in Israel's aggression
After nearly 11 months of bloodshed in Gaza, it is heartening to see both Hamas and Israel engaged in the cease-fire negotiations in Cairo that began on Thursday.
Aug 28, 2024
ECONOMY
NRB permits MFIs to reschedule, restructure loans of their clients
NRB permits MFIs to reschedule, restructure loans of their c...
KATHMANDU, Aug 27: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has permitted microfinance institutions (MFIs) to reschedule and restructure loans of their clients for the next three years.
Aug 27, 2024
WORLD
Top White House official in Beijing as China faces off against US allies
Top White House official in Beijing as China faces off again...
BEIJING, Aug 27: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan arrived in Beijing Tuesday to meet top diplomat Wang Yi for tense talks as China was embroiled in security rows with key American allies Japan and the Philippines.
Aug 27, 2024
WORLD
Canada to cut number of temporary foreign workers
Canada to cut number of temporary foreign workers
TORONTO, Aug 27: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he plans to lower the number of low-wage, temporary foreign workers and permanent residents being let into Canada.
Aug 27, 2024
SOCIETY
Security personnel involved in rescue efforts during Thame flood awarded
Security personnel involved in rescue efforts during Thame f...
SOLUKHUMBU, Aug 27: Thirteen Nepal Police personnel who were deployed for rescue efforts during the Thame flood in Solukhumbu on August 16 have been awarded.
Aug 27, 2024
POLITICS
SC denies interim order to lift 30-year service cap for APF officials
SC denies interim order to lift 30-year service cap for APF...
KATHMANDU, Aug 27: The Supreme Court (SC) has refused to issue an interim order on the writ petition filed by the Armed Police Force (APF) officials, demanding the removal of the 30-year service limit.
Aug 27, 2024
POLITICS
Public Hearing Committee to conduct hearing on proposed ambassadors from August 30
Public Hearing Committee to conduct hearing on proposed amba...
KATHMANDU, Aug 27: The Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) will commence the parliamentary hearing process for the proposed ambassadors to various countries from August 30.
Aug 27, 2024
WORLD
Australian gov't to cap new int'l student enrolments at 270,000
Australian gov't to cap new int'l student enrolments at 270,...
CANBERRA, Aug 27: The Australian government announced on Tuesday it will cap new international student enrolments at universities and vocational education providers at 270,000 in 2025.
Aug 27, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE declines with landslide 111.96 points; daily turnover decreases to Rs 18.64 billion
NEPSE declines with landslide 111.96 points; daily turnover...
KATHMANDU, Aug 27: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday nosedived 111.96 points to close at 2,782.60 points.
Aug 27, 2024