ECONOMY
Banks reduce deposit interest rates amid liquidity surge
Banks reduce deposit interest rates amid liquidity surge
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: A majority of the banks have reduced the deposit interest rates effective from October 18. Now, due to increased liquidity in the market, banks have reduced interest rates on deposits.
Oct 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Army HQ recommends Pandey’s promotion to Lieutenant General
Army HQ recommends Pandey’s promotion to Lieutenant General
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: The Nepal Army Headquarters has made a recommendation to promote Major General Tara Dhwaj Pandey, currently serving as the chief of the Directorate of Military Operations within the Nepal Army, to the rank of Lieutenant General.
Oct 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Kathmandu Valley Police Office urges public to take measures for safe festival celebration...
Kathmandu Valley Police Office urges public to take measures...
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: The Kathmandu Valley Police Office has urged the citizens to stay safe during the festivals and contribute to creating a secure atmosphere for their families, communities and the entire city.
Oct 17, 2023
SOCIETY
EC prepares to register and update voter list through local level
EC prepares to register and update voter list through local...
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: The Election Commission (EC) has prepared to facilitate registering and updating the voter list through the local level. For that, the EC has prepared a draft of the procedure and requested to submit feedback and suggestions within mid-November.
Oct 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Karnali police chief inspects bus park in plainclothes
Karnali police chief inspects bus park in plainclothes
BIRENDRANAGAR, Oct 17: Karnali Province Police Chief, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DIG) Bhim Prasad Dhakal has started on-site monitoring after complaints of indiscriminate pick-up of passengers, increase in fares, etc were heard on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar.
Oct 17, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal-India agree on reducing height of Saptakoshi Dam by around 31 meters
Nepal-India agree on reducing height of Saptakoshi Dam by ar...
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: It has been agreed to reduce the height of Saptakoshi High Dam Multipurpose Project and Sunkoshi Storage Low Diversion Project.
Oct 17, 2023
SOCIETY
19 more Nepalis rescued from Israel
19 more Nepalis rescued from Israel
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: The government has rescued 19 people who had applied online to return to Nepal following attacks on Israel by the group Hamas. The government rescued these 19 Nepalis from Israel with the help of an Indian aircraft.
Oct 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Driver killed in jeep accident
Driver killed in jeep accident
KALIKOT, Oct 17: The driver of a Bolero jeep was killed in an accident at Sanni Triveni-3 Sisnegada in Kalikot under Khulalu Laifu road section of the Karnali Corridor.
Oct 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Preserving the art of cartoons vital for journalism: Basnet
Preserving the art of cartoons vital for journalism: Basnet
KATHMANDU, Oct 17: Balkrishna Basnet, chairman of the Press Council Nepal, emphasized the importance of safeguarding the cartoon genre to maintain the vitality of journalism. He shared that the council is actively engaged in nurturing the professionalism of cartoons within the field of journalism.
Oct 17, 2023
WORLD
Putin begins visit in China underscoring ties amid Ukraine war and Israeli-Palestinian con...
Putin begins visit in China underscoring ties amid Ukraine w...
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Oct 17: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine as well as Russian backing for China’s bid to expand its economic and diplomatic influence abroad.
Oct 17, 2023