ECONOMY
Bangladesh seeks to purchase electricity produced by Nepal’s private sector
Bangladesh seeks to purchase electricity produced by Nepal’s...
KATHMANDU, Dec 15: Bangladesh has expressed its interest to sign power purchase agreement (PPA) directly with Nepal's private sector hydropower producers.
Dec 15, 2021
ECONOMY
Govt steps up to take action against three contractors for delaying construction
Govt steps up to take action against three contractors for d...
KATHMANDU, Dec 15: The government has asked for clarifications from three construction companies, including Pappu Construction, for delaying work.
Dec 15, 2021
POLITICS
Australia reopening its borders to students and high-skilled workers from Wednesday
Australia reopening its borders to students and high-skilled...
KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Australia is reopening its borders for foreigners from Wednesday, after halting their entry for around two years following the risks of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dec 14, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse stages sharp recovery following five-day losing streak
Nepse stages sharp recovery following five-day losing streak
KATHMANDU, Dec 14: The Nepalese equity market saw notable buying enthusiasm since the beginning of Tuesday’s session. After a surge of 60 points, the index saw minor correction at mid-day. Nonetheless, the bourse continued to advance hitting the two hour circuit breaker limit of positive 5%. After a...
Dec 14, 2021
ECONOMY
Mega Bank endorses 10 percent bonus shares for shareholders
Mega Bank endorses 10 percent bonus shares for shareholders
KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Mega Bank Nepal Limited is providing its shareholders with a 12.07 percent dividend including bonus shares.
Dec 14, 2021
POLITICS
Oli warns Speaker Sapkota not to threaten UML lawmakers
Oli warns Speaker Sapkota not to threaten UML lawmakers
KATHMANDU, Dec 14: CPN (UML) chairperson and parliamentary party leader KP Sharma Oli has warned Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota against threatening UML lawmakers.
Dec 14, 2021
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Agitators protest near parliament building, demanding withdrawal of MCC (With Photos)
Agitators protest near parliament building, demanding withdr...
KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Agitators demanding the withdrawal of the US government-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) gathered outside the Federal Parliament building in New Baneshwar to protest against the project’s implementation.
Dec 14, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal records 264 new cases, 262 recoveries and two deaths on Tuesday
Nepal records 264 new cases, 262 recoveries and two deaths o...
KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Nepal recorded 264 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday along with 262 recoveries and two deaths, according to the latest information provided by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Dec 14, 2021
POLITICS
Nepali Congress General Convention: 700 votes cast till 4:45 PM
Nepali Congress General Convention: 700 votes cast till 4:45...
KATHMANDU, Dec 14: In the re-election underway for the post of party president under the 14th General Convention of the Nepali Congress (NC), 700 votes have been cast so far (till 4:45 PM).
Dec 14, 2021
POLITICS
Gagan Thapa appeals to GC representatives to vote for Koirala
Gagan Thapa appeals to GC representatives to vote for Koiral...
KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Nepali Congress (NC) leader and former health minister Gagan Thapa, who has filed his candidature for the post of General Secretary in the ongoing 14th General Convention (GC) of the NC, has appealed to the GC representatives to vote for Dr Shekhar Koirala.
Dec 14, 2021