SOCIETY
Monsoon-induced disaster death toll climbs to 108
Monsoon-induced disaster death toll climbs to 108
KATHMANDU, July 15: A total of 108 people have died due to monsoon-induced disasters including floods, landslides and inundation in different parts of the country.
Jul 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Budget expenditure only 66 percent in Lumbini Province
Budget expenditure only 66 percent in Lumbini Province
BHAIRAHAWA (RUPANDEHI), July 15: In the current fiscal year 2023/24, the Lumbini Province government has spent only 66.14 percent of its annual budget.
Jul 15, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE corrects with a decline of 17.18 points; daily turnover surges to Rs 8.73 billion
NEPSE corrects with a decline of 17.18 points; daily turnove...
KATHMANDU, July 15: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday declined by 17.18 points after investors rushed to book their profits out of the gains from the past few days.
Jul 15, 2024
ECONOMY
NEA tightens screws to recover dues of dedicated feeders; manufacturers expect soft corner...
NEA tightens screws to recover dues of dedicated feeders; ma...
KATHMANDU, July 15: The debate between Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and industrialists on pending bills of dedicated feeder could not reach a conclusion, with both sides sticking to their standpoints.
Jul 15, 2024
POLITICS
Devoid of Dalit members, new Cabinet has only two females
Devoid of Dalit members, new Cabinet has only two females
KATHMANDU, July 15: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and 21 other ministers took their oaths of office and secrecy at a swearing-in ceremony held at the President’s official residence, Sheetal Niwas, on Monday morning.
Jul 15, 2024
POLITICS
PM Oli calls first cabinet meeting at 5:30 PM today
PM Oli calls first cabinet meeting at 5:30 PM today
KATHMANDU, July 15: Newly-appointed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has scheduled his first cabinet meeting for 5:30 PM today.
Jul 15, 2024
POLITICS
I will work honestly: Home Minister Lekhak
I will work honestly: Home Minister Lekhak
KATHMANDU, July 15: Newly-appointed Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak has pledged to carry out his duties honestly.
Jul 15, 2024
POLITICS
PM Oli assumes office
PM Oli assumes office
KATHMANDU, July 15: Newly appointed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli assumed office on Monday after taking oath of office and secrecy from President Ramchandra Paudel at the Office of the President.
Jul 15, 2024
POLITICS
Writ petition filed against KP Sharma Oli’s appointment as Prime Minister
Writ petition filed against KP Sharma Oli’s appointment as P...
KATHMANDU, July 15: A writ petition has been filed with the Supreme Court of Nepal challenging the recent appointment of KP Sharma Oli, Chair of the CPN-UML, as the new prime minister.
Jul 15, 2024
SOCIETY
One arrested on charge of human trafficking
One arrested on charge of human trafficking
KATHMANDU, July 15: An individual has been arrested from Gokarneshwor, Kathmandu, on the charge of human trafficking for allegedly taking people to Kuwait on a visit visa.
Jul 15, 2024