ECONOMY
Apple production declines in Dhorpatan area
Apple production declines in Dhorpatan area
GALKOT (BAGLUNG), Sept 24: Jumbahadur Budhathoki Magar, 73, from Nisikhola Rural Municipality-5 of Baglung district has an apple orchard with 200 trees of both local and Italian species. He had sold 15 quintals of apples last year, but the production slumped this time.
Sep 24, 2023
ECONOMY
Petrol smuggling via tankers in attempt to bypass customs
Petrol smuggling via tankers in attempt to bypass customs
BARA, Sept 24: Allegations of customs evasion in the transportation of petrol from India to Nepal have surfaced, with a recent incident shedding light on the issue. A case of customs evasion was uncovered involving a tanker carrying petrol from the Indian Oil Corporation's (IOC) Barauni refinery to...
Sep 24, 2023
POLITICS
Meetings of four parliamentary committees today
Meetings of four parliamentary committees today
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The meetings of four parliamentary committees are scheduled to convene today. At 11 AM, the Infrastructure Development Committee will hold a meeting to discuss its future work plan.
Sep 24, 2023
SOCIETY
Teenage girls sold in India rescued through minister's initiative
Teenage girls sold in India rescued through minister's initi...
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: Two teenage girls who had fallen victim to human trafficking and were sold in India have been successfully rescued, with the proactive efforts of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens Minister Surendraraj Acharya.
Sep 24, 2023
ECONOMY
Gold price increases by Rs 100 per tola
Gold price increases by Rs 100 per tola
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: There has been a rise in the price of gold by Rs 100 per tola in the domestic market today.
Sep 24, 2023
SOCIETY
KMC’s labor bank receives 400 applications in a month
KMC’s labor bank receives 400 applications in a month
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The Labor Bank of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is experiencing a surge in interest, with an average of 400 applications pouring in each month. This notable development comes after the metropolis called upon skilled but unemployed individuals to join the Labor Bank in August.
Sep 24, 2023
SOCIETY
US lawmaker Bhojani in Nepal to promote tourism
US lawmaker Bhojani in Nepal to promote tourism
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: A lawmaker of Texas State, US, Salman Bhojani, has shown keen interest in promoting tourism in Nepal. Stating that he developed deep love towards Nepal and Nepali people, he said he would assist actively for the promotion of tourism and Nepali community.
Sep 24, 2023
SOCIETY
Hearing on rape case against cricketer Sandeep Lamichane at Kathmandu District Court today
Hearing on rape case against cricketer Sandeep Lamichane at...
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The highly anticipated hearing on the minor rape case involving cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane is set to resume today at the Kathmandu District Court. This development comes after the case was adjourned last week due to a shortage of judges, leading to its rescheduling for today.
Sep 24, 2023
SOCIETY
Mustang locals demand smooth operation of Korala transit point
Mustang locals demand smooth operation of Korala transit po...
BENI (MYAGDI), Sept 23: After Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ left for a week-long visit to China, the issue related to the operation of Korala transit point bordering Tibet Autonomous Region of China has emerged as a public concern.
Sep 24, 2023
POLITICS
It is now the responsibility of sovereign parliament to implement the agreement with teach...
It is now the responsibility of sovereign parliament to impl...
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: Minister for Education, Science and Technology Ashok Kumar Rai said implementation of the six-point agreement reached with Nepal Teachers Federation was at the hand of the sovereign parliament.
Sep 24, 2023