SOCIETY
KMC to provide free health services for senior citizens
KMC to provide free health services for senior citizens
KATHMANDU, June 1: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has decided to provide free health services to senior citizens residing in all 32 wards.
Jun 01, 2023
WORLD
Sri Lanka unveils first rate cut in three years as inflation falls
Sri Lanka unveils first rate cut in three years as inflation...
COLOMBO, June 1: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Thursday sharply cut interest rates for the first time since it last year crashed into its worst economic crisis, with the central bank saying the country was showing signs of recovery.
Jun 01, 2023
WORLD
More than 1.2 mln people displaced by fighting in Sudan: UN
More than 1.2 mln people displaced by fighting in Sudan: UN
UNITED NATIONS, June 1: In the six weeks since the Sudan conflict broke out, more than 1.2 million people were displaced from their homes, UN humanitarians said on Wednesday.
Jun 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Satluj Company to construct Lower Arun hydropower project
Satluj Company to construct Lower Arun hydropower project
NEW DELHI, June 1: Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam, a hydropower generating company of India, is to construct the Lower Arun Hydropower Project in Nepal. A bilateral agreement was reached in this regard on Thursday during Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s official visit to India.
Jun 01, 2023
SOCIETY
Under Secy misuses government vehicle to send relatives to a trip to Rara
Under Secy misuses government vehicle to send relatives to a...
BIRENDRANAGAR June 1: Shalikram Poudel, under secretary at the Agriculture Sector Development Programme (ASDP), Surkhet was found using a government vehicle to send his family for a visit to Rara lake in Mugu district.
Jun 01, 2023
POLITICS
Nepal, India sign key agreements and consent for strengthening bilateral ties
Nepal, India sign key agreements and consent for strengtheni...
KATHMANDU, June 1: Nepal and India have reached several agreements during the ongoing visit of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to India, marking a significant step towards further cooperation and development.
Jun 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Two petroleum pipelines to be constructed for smooth supply of petroleum products
Two petroleum pipelines to be constructed for smooth supply...
KATHMANDU, June 1: An agreement has been reached between Nepal and India for the construction of two important pipelines in the ongoing India visit of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
Jun 01, 2023
ECONOMY
NATTA miffed with govt decision to impose 13 percent VAT on air-travel tickets
NATTA miffed with govt decision to impose 13 percent VAT on...
KATHMANDU, June 1: Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) has raised concerns over the decision to impose 13 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on air-travel tickets for visits abroad and demanded its withdrawal.
Jun 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Gold price reaches record high
Gold price reaches record high
KATHMANDU, June 1: The price of gold in the Nepali market today has remained the highest ever.
Jun 01, 2023
SOCIETY
Police arrest a fugitive on the run from Lamjung jail
Police arrest a fugitive on the run from Lamjung jail
LAMJUNG, June 1: Police have arrested one person who was absconding from Lamjung jail.
Jun 01, 2023