SOCIETY
Election Committee investigates ‘zero vote’ as controversy surrounds NRNA election
Election Committee investigates ‘zero vote’ as controversy s...
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: The Election Committee has initiated an inquiry to ascertain the veracity of a situation where a candidate received zero votes from Nepal during the online voting process for the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) leadership election.
Oct 20, 2023
SOCIETY
Police seize 92 sacks of sugar imported without paying customs duty
Police seize 92 sacks of sugar imported without paying cust...
KAVRE, Oct 20: Area Police Office, Banepa, has seized a total of 92 sacks of sugar that was brought by evading taxes.
Oct 20, 2023
ECONOMY
CAAN forms a committee to regulate prices of goods sold by airport shops
CAAN forms a committee to regulate prices of goods sold by a...
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has taken a significant step by forming a high-level committee to establish price limits for goods and services sold within airports throughout the country.
Oct 20, 2023
WORLD
India exports over 1 mln tons of non-basmati rice to 7 countries
India exports over 1 mln tons of non-basmati rice to 7 count...
NEW DELHI, Oct 20 : The Indian government has permitted exports of over 1 million tons of non-basmati white rice to Nepal, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivore, Guinea, Malaysia, the Philippines and Seychelles, officials said on Thursday.
Oct 20, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt to disburse six billion rupees to builders ahead of Dashain
Govt to disburse six billion rupees to builders ahead of Das...
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: In an effort to address outstanding liabilities incurred by builders in the last fiscal year 2022/23 due to resource constraints, the government has taken a significant step by allocating six billion rupees for disbursement before the upcoming Dashain festival.
Oct 20, 2023
WORLD
Putin praises 'unprecedented' energy ties with China
Putin praises 'unprecedented' energy ties with China
MOSCOW, Oct 20 : Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised the "unprecedented" energy cooperation between Moscow and Beijing, as the Kremlin seeks to strengthen its Asian partnerships to make up for the loss of the European market.
Oct 20, 2023
SOCIETY
Social security allowance distributed at the doorsteps of beneficiaries in Tanahun
Social security allowance distributed at the doorsteps of be...
DAMAULI, Oct 20: Anbu Khaireni Rural Municipality in Tanahun district has distributed social security allowances to the senior citizens at their doorsteps.
Oct 20, 2023
POLITICS
President Paudel to offer tika to general public on October 24
President Paudel to offer tika to general public on October...
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: President Ram Chandra Paudel is set to offer tika to both special individuals and the general public.l on the day of Vijaya Dashami.
Oct 20, 2023
SOCIETY
Dr Badri KC elected as NRNA president, Shrestha and Sharma reject the result
Dr Badri KC elected as NRNA president, Shrestha and Sharma r...
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: In the 11th World Conference of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), Dr. Badri KC emerged as the winner, securing 1,378 votes. Mahesh Shrestha, a contender for the presidential position, garnered 1,225 votes, while RK Sharma received 1,281 votes.
Oct 20, 2023
POLITICS
Ambassador Ray presents credentials to Norwegian King
Ambassador Ray presents credentials to Norwegian King
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: Non-Resident Ambassador of Nepal to the Kingdom of Norway, Prof Dr Ram Swarth Ray, presented his letters of credence to the King Harald V of Norway amidst a special ceremony held at the Royal Palace, Oslo.
Oct 20, 2023