SOCIETY
4.4 magnitude earthquake rattles Bajhang
4.4 magnitude earthquake rattles Bajhang
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter Scale was recorded in Bajhang district this morning.
Feb 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Light rainfall likely in Gandaki, snowfall in Koshi and Gandaki provinces
Light rainfall likely in Gandaki, snowfall in Koshi and Gand...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast light rainfall in Gandaki Province today, with a chance of snowfall in Koshi and Gandaki provinces.
Feb 16, 2024
ECONOMY
NOC increases prices of diesel petrol and kerosene
NOC increases prices of diesel petrol and kerosene
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the price of diesel, petrol and kerosene. The meeting of the NOC Board of Directors held on Thursday evening decided to increase the price.
Feb 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Two Indian nationals arrested with 35 kgs of hashish
Two Indian nationals arrested with 35 kgs of hashish
BARA, Feb 16: Police have arrested two Indian nationals along with almost 35 kilograms of hashish from Bara district.
Feb 16, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal and India expedite preparation to start cross-border digital payment system
Nepal and India expedite preparation to start cross-border d...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The authorities concerned of Nepal and India have stepped up measures to develop a separate mechanism for an electronic payment system between the two countries. This has been agreed upon at the government level.
Feb 16, 2024
OPINION
Debt for Nature Swaps: Exploring Avenues for Environment Finance
Debt for Nature Swaps: Exploring Avenues for Environment Fin...
As we witnessed the epilogue of the climate summit in Dubai, Dubai was able to converge the focus of the world for the past four weeks, not with its skyscrapers and desert adventures. Rather this time, it has been the host of COP-28, a global platform that discerns the global perspective on Climate...
Feb 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Korean Language Test to begin on February 19
Korean Language Test to begin on February 19
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The Employment Permit Section (EPS) Korea under the Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE) is conducting the Korean Language Test (KLT) from February 19.
Feb 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Russia agrees to compensate families of Nepalis killed in war against Ukraine
Russia agrees to compensate families of Nepalis killed in wa...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced that Russia will compensate the families of Nepalis who joined the Russian Army and lost their lives in the war against Ukraine.
Feb 16, 2024
Editorial
Bringing Two Economies Further Closer
Bringing Two Economies Further Closer
In a major development aimed at bringing our economies closer, Nepal and India have expedited the process to establish a separate mechanism for an electronic payment system between the two countries. The agreement signed between the National Payments Interface of Nepal and the Unified Payment Interf...
Feb 16, 2024
POLITICS
EU announces year-long celebration to mark 50 years of Nepal-EU diplomatic ties
EU announces year-long celebration to mark 50 years of Nepal...
KATHMANDU, Feb 15: The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nepal has announced a year-long celebration to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between Nepal and the EU.
Feb 15, 2024