Some 900 million people in China have been infected with the coronavirus as of 11 January, according to a study by Peking University. The report estimates that 64% of the country’s population has the virus. It ranks Gansu province, where 91% of the people are reported to be infected, at the top, followed by Yunnan… Continue reading Covid cases in China touch 900 million – study
Month: January 2023
Sandeep Lamichhane released on bail
Sandeep Lamichhane, the former captain of the national cricket team, has been released from prison. Sandeep was released on Friday after posting bail after the Patan High Court ordered him to be released on bail. He was first taken to Patan High Court from Central Jail. He was released after completing the court process.
Sharp, long-lasting slowdown to hit developing countries hard
Kathmandu: Global growth is slowing sharply in the face of elevated inflation, higher interest rates, reduced investment, and disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Given fragile economic conditions, any new adverse development—such as higher-than-expected inflation, abrupt rises in interest rates to contain it, a… Continue reading Sharp, long-lasting slowdown to hit developing countries hard
Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2023 begins in India
Kathmandu: Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2023, made a resilient start today at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, manifesting a future ready perspective. The theme of this edition of the show is – ‘Explore the World of Mobility’, which resonates with the industry’s vision and message of technology & capability–for a safer,… Continue reading Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2023 begins in India
Govt decides to conduct ‘Make in Nepal’ campaign
Kathmandu: The government has announced the minimum common program. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel has announced the minimum common program covering the common issues raised by the participating parties in the government. The Minimum Common Program mentions encouraging domestic production and domestic consumption, developing national capital and making the country economically independent.… Continue reading Govt decides to conduct ‘Make in Nepal’ campaign
Govt decides to give public holiday on Prithvi Jayanti
Kathmandu: The government has decided to give a public holiday on January 11. The cabinet meeting held today on Monday decided to give a holiday on the day of Prithvi Jayanti. To support the government, the Rashtriya Prajatantra Party had stipulated that Prithvi Jayanti should be celebrated as National Unity Day and a public holiday… Continue reading Govt decides to give public holiday on Prithvi Jayanti
NTA directs to block cryptocurrency and network marketing sites
Kathmandu: Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has directed to ‘block’ websites, apps and online networks linked to illegal activities and financial crimes including cryptocurrency, bitcoin, hyper networking, online gambling. On Monday, issuing an instruction to internet service providers, the authority said that transactions using digital technology, including virtual currency and network marketing, which are not legally… Continue reading NTA directs to block cryptocurrency and network marketing sites
Yeti Airlines Successfully conducted demonstration flight at Resunga Airport in Gulmi district
Kathmandu: Tara Air has successfully conducted demonstration flightat Resunga Airport in Gulmi. 9NALO TwinOtter-400 aircraft of Tara Air, which took off from Tribhuvan International Airport at 11:14 this morning, landed at Resunga Airport at Simichour located in Resunga Municipality-10 of Gulmi at 12 o’clock. Tara Air completed the proving flight in collaboration with Resunga Municipality.… Continue reading Yeti Airlines Successfully conducted demonstration flight at Resunga Airport in Gulmi district
UML leader Hikmat Kumar Karki appointed as Chief Minister of Province 1
Kathmandu: CPN-UML leader Hikmat Kumar Karki has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Province 1. He was appointed as the chief minister by the state chief Parshuram Khapung based on the Article 168 (2) of the constitution. 60 MPs from CPN-Maoist Center, RPP and Janata Samajwadi Party have supported Karki, who was elected as… Continue reading UML leader Hikmat Kumar Karki appointed as Chief Minister of Province 1
Finally NOC reduces fuel price
Kathmandu: The government has reduced the price of petroleum products. The meeting of the board of directors of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has decided to reduce the price of petroleum products with effect from 12:00 am today. The corporation has reduced the price of petrol, diesel and kerosene by three rupees per liter. Similarly, domestic… Continue reading Finally NOC reduces fuel price