Kathmandu: The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) has recommended for Nepal’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category with preparatory period of five years. This means that the graduation of Nepal would be effective in 2026. The CDP, in its triennial review held from February 22 to 26, 2021, made this recommendation… Continue reading CDP recommends Nepal’s graduation from LDC category
Month: February 2021
Head coach Phillips says that Nepal is likely to be selected for Asian Cup
Kathmandu: Newly appointed head coach of the Nepali national women’s team Gary Phillips has said that the women’s team is likely to play in the AFC Asian Cup. The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) on Thursday appointed Gary Phillips, an Australian national who is also the technical director of ANFA, as the head coach of… Continue reading Head coach Phillips says that Nepal is likely to be selected for Asian Cup
Green signal for SAARCH summit
Kathmandu: There are indications that the environment is conducive for the 19th SAARC Summit, which has not been held for five years due to the India-Pakistan conflict. In recent times, relations between India and Pakistan have been improving and the two countries have started participating in meetings of SAARC and various other mechanisms. Similarly, the… Continue reading Green signal for SAARCH summit
DoTM to issue driver’s license within one month
Kathmandu (Rastriya Samachar Samiti): As the number of people filling up the forms for the new driver’s license exceeds five lakh, the Department of Transport Management has planned to issue the license to the service recipients who have passed the license test within a month. The department has stated that a large number of licenses… Continue reading DoTM to issue driver’s license within one month
QR code system in Pashupatinath
Kathmandu: In Pashupatinath temple, donations can now be made through the QR code system. For this, devices have been kept in the temple. The code kept there can be donated to the account of Pashupati Area Development Fund in the bank from the online pay system using mobile. It is believed that the donations received… Continue reading QR code system in Pashupatinath
366 feature films shortlisted for Oscars 2021
Kathmandu: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday has revealed the 366 feature films that are eligible for the 93rd Oscars. With today’s list finalized, Academy voting will begin along with nominations to be announced March 15. Lists of the films eligible for Best Picture at the 93rd annual Academy Awards: Absent… Continue reading 366 feature films shortlisted for Oscars 2021
US carries out airstrikes in Syria targeting Iranian backed militias
(CNN): The US military on Thursday struck a site in Syria used by two Iranian-backed militia groups in response to rocket attacks on American forces in the region in the past two weeks. The strikes, which mark the US military’s first known action under President Joe Biden, swiftly drew criticism from a Democratic lawmaker. The… Continue reading US carries out airstrikes in Syria targeting Iranian backed militias
Cases of fraud in social media increases, police urged to remain alert
Kathmandu: Nepal Police has warned to avoid fraud through social media. The police have urged to remain alert after the number of people cheating via mobile, messenger, viber, WhatsApp among others from different foreign numbers has increased. Police have arrested three people with Rs 53,000 in cash on the charge of sending money through IME… Continue reading Cases of fraud in social media increases, police urged to remain alert
New York City to Install Rooftop Solar Arrays on 47 public places
NEW YORK: The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) has announced the selection of two firms today, to install rooftop solar arrays on nearly 50 public places. The public places includes schools across the five boroughs, the Wards Island Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility in Manhattan, and three… Continue reading New York City to Install Rooftop Solar Arrays on 47 public places
Deuba says congress receiving cooperation proposals from both groups of NCP
Kathmandu: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has held discussions with leaders close to him before the meeting. This morning, Deuba had a discussion with central members close to him at his residence in Budhanilkantha. Deuba’s talks with leaders focused on the Supreme Court’s restoration of the House of Representatives and changing political developments. NCP’s… Continue reading Deuba says congress receiving cooperation proposals from both groups of NCP