WORLD
U.S. lawmakers arrive in Taiwan as China tensions simmer
U.S. lawmakers arrive in Taiwan as China tensions simmer
TAIPEI/WASHINGTON, August 15: A delegation of U.S. lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for a two-day trip during which they will meet President Tsai Ing-wen, the second high-level group to visit while there are military tensions between the self-ruled island and China.
Aug 15, 2022
ECONOMY
Insurance business largely centered in Bagmati but govt claims rural Nepal’s access to ins...
Insurance business largely centered in Bagmati but govt clai...
KATHMANDU, August 15: At a time when Nepali insurance companies are largely focused on expanding their business in Bagmati Province, the finance minister has reiterated the government’s priority to increase insurance accessibility in rural areas.
Aug 15, 2022
POLITICS
Prez Bhandari sends Citizenship Amendment Bill back to parliament for reconsideration
Prez Bhandari sends Citizenship Amendment Bill back to parli...
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has sent the Citizenship Amendment Bill that was endorsed by both the houses of federal parliament back to parliament for reconsideration.
Aug 14, 2022
ECONOMY
Nepal to accept Rs 12.7 billion DPC provided by World Bank (cabinet decisions)
Nepal to accept Rs 12.7 billion DPC provided by World Bank (...
KATHMANDU, August 14: The government has decided to accept around Rs 12.7 billion ($100 million) development policy credit (DPC) provided by the World Bank to improve the enabling environment for Nepal's green, climate-resilient and inclusive development pathway.
Aug 14, 2022
POLITICS
President in mood to send Citizenship Bill back to parliament
President in mood to send Citizenship Bill back to parliamen...
KATHMANDU, August 14: President Bidya Devi Bhandari, raising questions over the Citizenship Bill, is preparing to send it back to parliament. The president seems to be in favor of moving forward only after a serious discussion on the issue of citizenship, which is always controversial. It is said th...
Aug 14, 2022
SOCIETY
Chure at high risk of landslides
Chure at high risk of landslides
KAILALI, August 14: Haphazard road construction and deforestation has led to high risk of landslides in the Chure region. The entire settlement area of Chure Rural Municipality is at high risk of landslides due to the increasing excavation in Chure region.
Aug 14, 2022
PHOTO FEATURE/Video
In Pics: CPN-UML cadres stage protest against govt’s negligence in waste management in Kat...
In Pics: CPN-UML cadres stage protest against govt’s neglige...
KATHMANDU, August 14: CPN-UML staged a protest program against the neglect of the coalition government in waste management at Bhadrakali, Kathmandu on Sunday.
Aug 14, 2022
ECONOMY
Nepal Govt planning to open unclimbed peaks for mountaineering
Nepal Govt planning to open unclimbed peaks for mountaineeri...
KATHMANDU, August 14: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Jeevan Ram Shrestha has said that the government has taken forward a plan to open unclimbed peaks for mountaineering.
Aug 14, 2022
SOCIETY
Patan High Court gives clean chit to person accused of gold theft
Patan High Court gives clean chit to person accused of gold...
KATHMANDU, August 14: Binod Kumar Diyali along with four other people has been given a clean chit by the Patan High Court on their alleged involvement in gold theft.
Aug 14, 2022
ECONOMY
Nepse loses 27.92 points on the first trading day of the week
Nepse loses 27.92 points on the first trading day of the wee...
KATHMANDU, August 14: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Sunday plunged 27.92 points to close at 2,010.01 points.
Aug 14, 2022