Kathmandu Metropolitan City illuminates capital with 1,026 smart street lights

Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has undertaken a transformative initiative by installing 1,026 smart street lights at strategic locations across the capital city. This innovative project aims to enhance urban infrastructure, traffic management, public safety, and overall social security during nighttime hours. The distribution of these smart street lights includes 318 installations in the Maharajganj-Lainchaur-Jamal… Continue reading Kathmandu Metropolitan City illuminates capital with 1,026 smart street lights

NAC extends compassionate gesture with free air service for cancer patients

Kathmandu: In a commendable move, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has taken a compassionate step towards supporting cancer patients by offering free air services. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the NAC is providing a 100% discount on airfare for cancer patients and a 50% discount for their accompanying family members, aiming to… Continue reading NAC extends compassionate gesture with free air service for cancer patients

Nationwide film halls shut down in protest against govt’s tax policies

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Kathmandu: Film halls across the country were forcefully closed today as part of a widespread protest against the government’s imposition of taxes across various brackets. A symbolic demonstration saw 150 film halls cease operations on Monday, echoing the industry’s dissatisfaction with the current tax structure. The Nepal Motion Picture Association (NMPA) revealed that the government… Continue reading Nationwide film halls shut down in protest against govt’s tax policies

World Gold Council predicts a 3% increase in global gold demand in 2023

Kathmandu – The World Gold Council, also known as the WGC, has forecasted a notable surge in global gold demand by 3% in the year 2023, reaching a total of 4,899 tons. According to the publicized data, the central banks around the world are expected to account for 1,137 tons of gold demand in 2023,… Continue reading World Gold Council predicts a 3% increase in global gold demand in 2023

Nepal Police Club bags Prime Minister Cup title

Kathmandu – The Nepal Police Club secured the title of the Prime Minister Cup Men’s Cricket Tournament in a thrilling final held at the Triveni Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Facing off against the Tribhuvan Army Club, the Police Club emerged victorious by defeating their opponents by six wickets. In the final match, the Army Club… Continue reading Nepal Police Club bags Prime Minister Cup title

PM Dahal discusses reopening of Hetauda Textile Industry with Nepali Army

Kathmandu: In a high-level discussion at the Prime Minister’s office in Singhadarbar, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda explored the possibility of reopening the Hetauda Textile Industry in collaboration with the Nepali Army. This discussion follows the recent focus on reviving the textile industry in Hetauda, which has remained closed since 2032 B.S. The Nepali… Continue reading PM Dahal discusses reopening of Hetauda Textile Industry with Nepali Army

Families urge govt action for safe return of Nepali recruits in Russian Army

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Kathmandu: In a press conference held on Friday, the families of Nepali individuals recruited in the Russian Army appealed to the government to initiate diplomatic efforts for the safe return of their loved ones. Expressing concerns over the lack of communication with their relatives, family members urged authorities to take prompt action to rescue and… Continue reading Families urge govt action for safe return of Nepali recruits in Russian Army