ECONOMY
Rising US Dollar value drives up cost of imported goods
Rising US Dollar value drives up cost of imported goods
KATHMANDU, Oct 19: The surge in the value of the US dollar is reverberating through the Nepali market, with significant implications for consumers. According to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), on Tuesday, the exchange rate for one US dollar reached Rs 133.55, a slight increase from Rs 133.54 on October...
Oct 19, 2023
SOCIETY
Fraudulent practices uncovered at APF petrol pump
Fraudulent practices uncovered at APF petrol pump
KATHMANDU, Oct 19: Consumers have fallen victim to fraudulent practices at a petrol pump operated by the Armed Police Force (APF), one of the nation's security agencies responsible for upholding peace and order. A recent inspection conducted by a central monitoring team on Wednesday revealed malprac...
Oct 19, 2023
SOCIETY
Excess accrued leave is paid out at year-end
Excess accrued leave is paid out at year-end
KATHMANDU, Oct 18: It is the inherent right of employees working in any office or establishment to receive leave. Vacation benefits extend beyond just single individuals. The rejuvenation that follows returning to work after a vacation also positively impacts the office or establishment.
Oct 19, 2023
SPORTS
Birgunj to host int’l soccer tournament in November
Birgunj to host int’l soccer tournament in November
BIRGUNJ, Oct 19: The 'First Birgunj Gold Cup-2023' is set to take place in Birgunj, Parsa, next month.
Oct 19, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal exports electricity worth Rs 4.2 billion in a month
Nepal exports electricity worth Rs 4.2 billion in a month
KATHMANDU, Oct 19: Nepal's electricity exports have seen a substantial surge, with the total value of exports reaching Rs 4.2 billion rupees in the month of Asoj (mid-September to mid-October).
Oct 19, 2023
ECONOMY
Tipper movement limited in Kavrepalanchowk during Dashain
Tipper movement limited in Kavrepalanchowk during Dashain
KAVREPALANCHOWK, Oct 19: The District Administration Office, Kavrepalanchowk has imposed restrictions on tipper operations during the Dashain festival.
Oct 19, 2023
ECONOMY
DPM Shrestha urges int'l community to fulfill obligation under Paris Agreement
DPM Shrestha urges int'l community to fulfill obligation und...
BEIJING (China), Oct 19: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has urged the international community to fulfill their obligations under the Paris Agreement including financing commitments. He underlined Nepal’s target of reaching a net zero carbon emission by 2045, five years...
Oct 19, 2023
POLITICS, Republica Watch
DPM Shrestha experiences 'mild heart attack' in Beijing, health condition 'normal' now
DPM Shrestha experiences 'mild heart attack' in Beijing, hea...
KATHMANDU, Oct 19: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha, who is currently on an official visit to China to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, has suffered a mild heart attack.
Oct 19, 2023
SOCIETY
Two school buildings constructed with India's financial aid
Two school buildings constructed with India's financial aid
KATHMANDU, Oct 19: Two school buildings constructed with Indian financial assistance in Humla district were inaugurated on Tuesday.
Oct 19, 2023
SPORTS
Nepal to face Hong Kong in triangular T20 cricket series today
Nepal to face Hong Kong in triangular T20 cricket series tod...
KATHMANDU, Oct 19: Nepal is set to face Hong Kong in the triangular T20 cricket series today. The match is scheduled to kick off at 11 AM at the Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu.
Oct 19, 2023