SOCIETY
KMC allocates Rs 1 billion budget to make Kathmandu 'dust-free’
KMC allocates Rs 1 billion budget to make Kathmandu 'dust-fr...
KATHMANDU, June 25: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced to continue the ‘dust-free Kathmandu’ campaign in the upcoming fiscal year as well.
Jun 25, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse surges by a notable 62.21 points while daily turnover also hits near Rs 6.5 billion...
Nepse surges by a notable 62.21 points while daily turnover...
KATHMANDU, June 25: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Sunday gained a notable 62.21 points to close at 2,117.73 points.
Jun 25, 2023
SOCIETY
KMC to expand workforce, establish own TV channel
KMC to expand workforce, establish own TV channel
KATHMANDU, June 25: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced plans to expand its workforce by recruiting an additional 300 road sweepers in the upcoming fiscal year. KMC also intends to expand the number of metropolitan police personnel by reaching a target of a total of 500 police personnel.
Jun 25, 2023
SOCIETY
Young man arrested with around 2 kgs of gold
Young man arrested with around 2 kgs of gold
BHAIRAHAWA, June 25: The Armed Police Force (APF), Rupandehi, has arrested a person in possession of around two kilos of gold amounting to over Rs 18.5 million.
Jun 25, 2023
SOCIETY
Noncooperation in acquiring citizenship card punishable by 3-month jail term
Noncooperation in acquiring citizenship card punishable by 3...
KATHMANDU, June 25: Noncooperation to a family member to acquire a citizenship certificate is subject to punishment, according to the Nepal Citizenship (First Amendment) Act, 2079 BS. The offense is punishable by three months in prison, and Rs 10,000 in fines.
Jun 25, 2023
SOCIETY
Youth drowns in Kathmandu swimming pool
Youth drowns in Kathmandu swimming pool
KATHMANDU, June 25: On Saturday afternoon, a person tragically lost his life in a swimming pool at Subhashree Banquet - Blue Heaven Restro, Kageshwori Manohara Municipality-7.
Jun 25, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt to raise Rs 3.91 billion internal debt
Govt to raise Rs 3.91 billion internal debt
KATHMANDU, June 25: The Government of Nepal has announced its plan to raise Rs 3.91 billion of internal debt. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has confirmed that the internal debt will be mobilized through 91-day treasury bills (T-bills) on Monday.
Jun 25, 2023
ECONOMY
NOC clears IOC loan dues after two years
NOC clears IOC loan dues after two years
KATHMANDU, June 25: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) successfully settled outstanding loan payments it owed to the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) after a two-year period.
Jun 25, 2023
SOCIETY
Workers preparing to go to Korea stage protest at EPS office
Workers preparing to go to Korea stage protest at EPS office
KATHMANDU, June 25: A large group of workers who are in the process of going to Korea gathered in front of the office of the EPS (Employment Permit System) in Gwarko, Lalitpur, and chanted slogans on Sunday.
Jun 25, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt entrusting same company to print passports for past 13 years
Govt entrusting same company to print passports for past 13...
KATHMANDU, June 25: Due to inadequate preparation, the government is currently making arrangements to print about two million passports through variations, without conducting an open competition. After the bidding process was not initiated in time, France's Idemia company, which has been printing pa...
Jun 25, 2023