WORLD
U.N. team to inspect Ukrainian nuclear plant on mission to avert disaster
U.N. team to inspect Ukrainian nuclear plant on mission to a...
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine, Sept 1: United Nations inspectors in Ukraine were due on Thursday to visit a Russian-occupied nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, where nearby shelling has prompted bitter recriminations and global fears of disaster.
Sep 01, 2022
ECONOMY
Govt to increase vigilance on real estate transactions to check cases of money laundering
Govt to increase vigilance on real estate transactions to ch...
KATHMANDU, August 31: The government is considering increasing vigilance on the transactions of land and housing, suspecting the possibility of money laundering in such transactions.
Aug 31, 2022
POLITICS
Nepal: Climate activists take to the streets against World Bank loan for GRID Initiative
Nepal: Climate activists take to the streets against World B...
KATHMANDU, August 31: A group of climate activists gathered today at Maitighar Mandala to protest against the World Bank climate loan under the Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development (GRID) initiative.
Aug 31, 2022
Coronavirus
COVID deaths cross 12,000 mark in Nepal
COVID deaths cross 12,000 mark in Nepal
KATHMANDU, August 31: The COVID-19 pandemic has so far claimed the lives of over 12,000 people in Nepal, with the country recording one more death due to the disease in the past 24 hours.
Aug 31, 2022
ECONOMY
KMC warns of sealing off Fun Park if it does not settle tax dues within 24 hours
KMC warns of sealing off Fun Park if it does not settle tax...
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has asked the Kathmandu Fun Park Pvt Ltd to settle its tax dues. The Revenue Department of the metropolis directed the fun park to pay the business, rent, entertainment and advertising tax within 24 hours through a letter on Wednesday.
Aug 31, 2022
ECONOMY
27 MW of Dordi Khola Hydropower Project connected to national grid
27 MW of Dordi Khola Hydropower Project connected to nationa...
KATHMANDU, August 31: A total of 27 MW of electricity produced by Dordi Khola Hydropower Project (DKHP) has been added to the national grid since Tuesday.
Aug 31, 2022
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Ground floor of Central Plaza not being used as per building’s design: KMC
Ground floor of Central Plaza not being used as per building...
A team from Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) on Wednesday inspected the underground area of Central Plaza located in Narayanchaur.
Aug 31, 2022
ECONOMY
Nepse falls around 22 points on Wednesday
Nepse falls around 22 points on Wednesday
KATHMANDU, August 31: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday plunged 21.97 points to close at 1,973.38 points.
Aug 31, 2022
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Nicolas Cage to Star in Comedy ‘Dream Scenario’ for A24 and Producer Ari Aster
Nicolas Cage to Star in Comedy ‘Dream Scenario’ for A24 and...
Nicolas Cage is set to star in and produce a comedy set at A24 called “Dream Scenario”, which will also be produced by “Midsommar” filmmaker Ari Aster.
Aug 31, 2022
ECONOMY
World Bank loan for GRID project against Nepal's interests
World Bank loan for GRID project against Nepal's interests
KATHMANDU, August 31: Experts have said that the concessional loan agreement signed between the World Bank and Nepal on Monday for the purpose of getting assistance to avoid and adapt to climate-related disasters is not in accordance with the international norms on climate finance and the stance tha...
Aug 31, 2022