SOCIETY
SC orders release of Lalita Niwas land grab scam’s mastermind Dhakal
SC orders release of Lalita Niwas land grab scam’s mastermin...
KATHMANDU, March 2: The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the government to release Shova Kanta Dhakal, one of the masterminds behind the Lalita Niwas land grab scam.
Mar 02, 2023
POLITICS
Province 1 officially named as Koshi Province amid protest
Province 1 officially named as Koshi Province amid protest
KATHMANDU, March 1: The Province 1 Assembly has officially named the province as Koshi Province, despite protests from some political parties that were pushing for an ethnicity-based name. The decision was made through a two-thirds majority vote in the Province 1 Assembly meeting on Wednesday, with...
Mar 01, 2023
POLITICS
Protest erupts over proposal to name Province 1 as Koshi Province
Protest erupts over proposal to name Province 1 as Koshi Pro...
KATHMANDU, March 1: A protest has erupted outside the state assembly of Province 1 after it was proposed to rename the province as Koshi Province.
Mar 01, 2023
ECONOMY
NOC decides not to hike price of LPG despite a hefty rise in import cost of cooking gas
NOC decides not to hike price of LPG despite a hefty rise in...
KATHMANDU, March 1: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) says it will not be hiking the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) despite a hefty rise in the price of cooking gas by the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
Mar 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Construction of 216 MW Upper Trishuli-1 gains momentum
Construction of 216 MW Upper Trishuli-1 gains momentum
KATHMANDU, March 1: The construction of a diversion tunnel of the 216 MW Upper Trishuli-1 (UT-1), a run-of-the-river type hydroelectric project in Rasuwa district, has been completed.
Mar 01, 2023
SOCIETY
Arrival of foreign tourists improves with over 73,000 visitors in February
Arrival of foreign tourists improves with over 73,000 visito...
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POKHARA, March 2:February is considered to be the season when foreign tourists start visiting Nepal after the off-season in winter.
Mar 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Qatar Airways announces Indian Superstar Deepika Padukone as Global Brand Ambassador
Qatar Airways announces Indian Superstar Deepika Padukone as...
KATHMANDU, March 1: Qatar Airways has launched a new brand campaign in collaboration with world-renowned Indian actor, Deepika Padukone. The campaign launch is the culmination of the airline's endeavor to redefine Qatar Airways Premium experience, particularly through showcasing the world-class Qsu...
Mar 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse plunges 24.44 points to close below 2,000 points; daily turnover posts just Rs 1.28...
Nepse plunges 24.44 points to close below 2,000 points; dail...
KATHMANDU, March 1: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday plunged 24.44 points, mainly due to the selling pressure of shares of microfinance companies and the political uncertainty.
Mar 01, 2023
SPORTS
Vincenzo Alberto Annese is the head coach of the Nepali national football team
Vincenzo Alberto Annese is the head coach of the Nepali nati...
KATHMANDU, March 1: Vincenzo Alberto Annese, an Italian professional football manager and former player, has been appointed as the head coach of the Nepali national football team.
Mar 01, 2023
SOCIETY
Two more high-ranking army officers arrested in connection with Major General Shahi’s case
Two more high-ranking army officers arrested in connection w...
KATHMANDU, March 1: The Nepali Army, which is investigating a case of financial irregularities against Major General Prem Shahi, arrested two more high-ranking army officers on Wednesday.
Mar 01, 2023