ECONOMY
Stocks close lower stretching its losing run
Stocks close lower stretching its losing run
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index opened slightly higher in the morning but dipped firmly within the first trading hour. The benchmark was down by around 25 points at mid-day with further selling pressure dragging the index lower in the latter trading hours. At the close, Ne...
Sep 15, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal records 1760 new cases on Wednesday
Nepal records 1760 new cases on Wednesday
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Nepal recorded 1,760 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday alongwith 1,220 recoveries and 7 deaths, according to the latest information from the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Sep 15, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Food & Drinks
Lemony marinade does double duty for roasted chicken
Lemony marinade does double duty for roasted chicken
In the market squares of Sicily and Calabria, street vendors baste thick swordfish chops with a bright blend of lemon juice and olive oil, grilling them over smoldering coals and filling the air with an alluring mix of char and sweet. The simple, ancient combination is called salmoriglio, and it’s t...
Sep 15, 2021
SOCIETY
Youth caught with imported hand gun
Youth caught with imported hand gun
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The special bureau of the Armed Police Force (APF) has taken a youth into custody from the Chhauni area in possession of an imported hand gun. The youth has been identified as 24 year old Sonam Lama.
Sep 15, 2021
My City, Art & Culture, Exhibitions
‘Besar’: Reflection of contemporary society
‘Besar’: Reflection of contemporary society
L Bazra Lama’s solo painting exhibition titled ‘Besar’ began at LA Gallery, Bauddha on Wednesday. A total of 13 conceptual paintings are on display where he has used social issues such as abortion, suicide, constitution, and politics among others as his theme for the exhibition.
Sep 15, 2021
ECONOMY
World Bank to provide assistance of Rs 5.87 billion to Nepal
World Bank to provide assistance of Rs 5.87 billion to Nepal
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The World Bank has decided to provide Rs 5.87 billion for the development of the education sector and to strengthen the health sector in Nepal.
Sep 15, 2021
My City, Lifestyle
Slaughter of dolphins on Faeroes sparks debate on traditions
Slaughter of dolphins on Faeroes sparks debate on traditions
The slaughter of 1,428 white-sided dolphins over the weekend, part of a four-century-old traditional drive of sea mammals into shallow water where they are killed for their meat and blubber, has reignited a debate on the small Faeroe Islands.
Sep 15, 2021
ECONOMY
First private sector cargo train from India arrives in Birgunj
First private sector cargo train from India arrives in Birgu...
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: A private sector cargo train from India arrived in Nepal for the first time on Wednesday. This is the first time in 17 years since the inception of the Nepal-India train service, a private sector cargo train has reached Birgunj. According to the Nepal Intermodal Transport Develop...
Sep 15, 2021
SOCIETY
Quake-hit building of Namuna Machhindra School reconstructed with Japanese assistance
Quake-hit building of Namuna Machhindra School reconstructed...
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The building of Namuna Machhindra Secondary School that was severely damaged by the 2015 earthquake has been reconstructed with the financial assistance from Japan.
Sep 15, 2021
WORLD
Rival Koreas test missiles hours apart, raising tensions
Rival Koreas test missiles hours apart, raising tensions
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept 15: The rival Koreas test-launched ballistic missiles hours apart from each other on Wednesday in a display of military assets that came amid a faltering diplomatic push to strip North Korea of its nuclear program.
Sep 15, 2021