ECONOMY
NEA’s net profit declined 70 pc to Rs 3.51 billion last fiscal year
NEA’s net profit declined 70 pc to Rs 3.51 billion last fisc...
KATHMANDU, August 17: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)’s net profit in fiscal year 2020/21 stood at Rs 3.51 billion, a straight fall from Rs 11.68 billion in the previous year.
Aug 17, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
Nepal records 3,274 new cases, 1,929 recoveries and 27 deaths on Tuesday
Nepal records 3,274 new cases, 1,929 recoveries and 27 death...
KATHMANDU, August 17: Nepal recorded 3,274 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday along with 1,929 recoveries and 27 deaths, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Aug 17, 2021
POLITICS
UML dismisses 14 of its lawmakers, including Madhav Kumar Nepal
UML dismisses 14 of its lawmakers, including Madhav Kumar Ne...
KATHMANDU, August 17: The main opposition CPN-UML has taken action against 14 of its lawmakers, including Madhav Kumar Nepal.
Aug 17, 2021
My City, Entertainment
Chinese-Canadian pop star arrested on suspicion of rape
Chinese-Canadian pop star arrested on suspicion of rape
Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu was arrested Monday on suspicion of rape in a high-profile case that followed an accusation the singer had sex with a 17-year-old while she was drunk and lured young women into sexual relationships.
Aug 17, 2021
ECONOMY
Nyadi Hydropower IPO is now open
Nyadi Hydropower IPO is now open
Kathmandu, August 17: The initial public offering (IPO) sale of Nyadi Hydropower Company Limited is now open. The company has opened the sale of shares to the locals and founder of the project-affected area Lamjung from today.
Aug 17, 2021
POLITICS
Deuba-led govt, too, introduces ‘party-split’ ordinance
Deuba-led govt, too, introduces ‘party-split’ ordinance
KATHMANDU, August 17: The government has introduced a new ordinance related to splits in political parties. A Cabinet meeting held at Baluwatar on Tuesday decided to introduce the ordinance and send it to the President’s Office for approval.
Aug 17, 2021
My City, Entertainment
Lisa Haydon posts pics of herself breastfeeding newborn daughter Lara
Lisa Haydon posts pics of herself breastfeeding newborn daug...
Actress Lisa Haydon has shared a powerful picture of herself breastfeeding her newborn daughter Lara. Lisa posted a motley of pictures on Instagram
Aug 17, 2021
SOCIETY
Ambulance service severely affected due to muddy roads
Ambulance service severely affected due to muddy roads
KHOTANG, August 17: Due to heavy rain, the ambulance service in Khotang has been severely affected. Dozens of roads, which are operational in winter, have been blocked because of heavy rain. This has resulted in a great deal of difficulty for the ambulances to run smoothly.
Aug 17, 2021
WORLD
Rabindra Mishra’s tweet comparing Afghanistan's past and present goes viral
Rabindra Mishra’s tweet comparing Afghanistan's past and pre...
KATHMANDU, August 17: Chairperson of Bibeksheel Sajha Party, Rabindra Mishra has tweeted an old photograph, reflecting the social status of women in Afghanistan some six decades ago. The photo which was apparently taken in the year 1960 has fuelled a debate over social media, with people comparing t...
Aug 17, 2021
My City, Art & Culture
‘A Great British Spraycation’: Banksy’s new seaside murals
‘A Great British Spraycation’: Banksy’s new seaside murals
Crowds gathered in coastal towns in eastern England on Saturday to view new works by Banksy, after the secretive street artist claimed responsibility for the murals. Ten images appeared in towns in Norfolk and Suffolk over the past week, sparking speculation that Banksy was behind them.
Aug 17, 2021