ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Flood damages Middle Bhotekoshi Hydroelectric Project, production date likely to be deferr...
Flood damages Middle Bhotekoshi Hydroelectric Project, produ...
KATHMANDU, July 9: The Middle Bhotekoshi Hydroelectric Project, which has already been delayed by half a decade, is very likely to miss even the revised deadline for commercial production as the project was hit by the rain-triggered floods Wednesday night.
Jul 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Six people arrested on charge of selling gold-inscribed ancient Buddhist scripture
Six people arrested on charge of selling gold-inscribed anci...
KATHMANDU, July 9: Police have arrested six persons from Chandragiri area in the capital on Thursday as they were bargaining over price to sell ancient religious scripture inscribed with gold.
Jul 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Public transportation fare to go up by 50%
Public transportation fare to go up by 50%
KATHMANDU, July 9: The government has said that public transportation fare is increasing by 50 percent until the next decision as vehicles are allowed to carry only 50 percent of their total capacity.
Jul 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Govt decides to operate short-distance public transportation within the district
Govt decides to operate short-distance public transportation...
KATHMANDU, July 9: Although Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have been increasing at an alarming rate, the government has decided to allow short-distance public transport to resume their service.
Jul 09, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Veteran actor Jagdeep, Sholay’s Soorma Bhopali, dies at 81
Veteran actor Jagdeep, Sholay’s Soorma Bhopali, dies at 81
Veteran Bollywood actor Jagdeep, known for his work in films such as Sholay, Andaz Apna Apna and Purana Mandir, has died. He was 81.
Jul 09, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
FNCCI seeks loan repayment holiday extension for businesses battered by COVID-19
FNCCI seeks loan repayment holiday extension for businesses...
KATHMANDU, July 9: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has sought the deferral of loan repayment to banks and financial institutions (BFIs) until the economy returns to normality.
Jul 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
More than 500,000 quake-destroyed houses rebuilt: NRA
More than 500,000 quake-destroyed houses rebuilt: NRA
KATHMANDU, July 9: More than 500,000 houses damaged by the 2015 Gorkha earthquake have already been rebuilt, according to the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA).
Jul 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
Health Ministry confirms 108 new cases of coronavirus across the country in the past 24 ho...
Health Ministry confirms 108 new cases of coronavirus across...
KATHMANDU, July 9: As many as 108 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in various parts of the country in the past 24 KATHMANDU, July 9: As many as 108 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in various parts of the country in the past 24 hours, according to Health Ministry. hours, according to H...
Jul 09, 2020
POLITICS, Latest Updates
India sends ‘diplomatic note’ protesting against Nepal’s decision to endorse new political...
India sends ‘diplomatic note’ protesting against Nepal’s dec...
KATHMANDU, July 9: It has been revealed that India has sent a diplomatic note to Nepal, protesting against Kathmandu’s decision to endorse through parliament a new political map that includes Kalapani, Lipu Lekh and Limpiyadhura, Nepali territories currently controlled and occupied by India.
Jul 09, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Speaker Sapkota arrives at flood-hit region in Sindhupalchowk
Speaker Sapkota arrives at flood-hit region in Sindhupalchow...
SINDHUPALCHOWK, July 9: The speaker for the House of Representatives, Agni Prasad Sapkota arrived in the flood-hit region on Thursday afternoon.
Jul 09, 2020