Kathmandu: Most fast food workers in California will be paid at least $20 an hour beginning Monday when a new law is scheduled to kick in giving more financial security to an historically low-paying profession while threatening to raise prices in a state already known for its high cost of living. Democrats in the state… Continue reading New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California is set to start Monday
Month: March 2024
Nepal police arrests 3 Chinese nationals for online fraud
Kathmandu: Three Chinese citizens have been apprehended by Parsa Police on suspicion of involvement in online fraud, according to Kumar Bikram Thapa, spokesperson and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at the District Police Office in Birgunj. The arrested individuals are identified as Liu Gui Chai, 33, from Hunan Province; Wang Bohang, 26, from Hubei Province;… Continue reading Nepal police arrests 3 Chinese nationals for online fraud
Donald Trump posts video of truck showing hog-tied Joe Biden
Kathmandu: Donald Trump has been criticised by Joe Biden’s campaign team for sharing a video on social media featuring a truck bearing the image of the US president with his hands and feet tied together. The Biden campaign team accused Trump of “regularly inciting political violence” ahead of November’s election. A spokesman for the Trump… Continue reading Donald Trump posts video of truck showing hog-tied Joe Biden
Probe launched into COVID equipment procurement corruption
Kathmandu: Allegations of corruption have surfaced against traders, including businessman Vishal Pandit, and a company regarding the procurement of medical equipment for COVID-19 treatment. The allegations have prompted an investigation by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), with specific charges filed against government officials and medical professionals at a special court… Continue reading Probe launched into COVID equipment procurement corruption
Special court commences online hearings for cases
Kathmandu: The Special Court has initiated hearings for cases through an online system. Chief Justice Vishwambhar Prasad Shrestha presided over the commencement of online debates in a session of the Special Court. Special Court spokesperson Dhan Bahadur Karki provided information regarding the initiation of regular online hearings, which began this Sunday for examination purposes. Cases… Continue reading Special court commences online hearings for cases
Budget drafting committee formed ahead of fiscal year 2024/25
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Finance has formed a Budget Drafting Committee in preparation for the upcoming fiscal year 2024/25. The Ministry’s secretariat has informed that the committee’s formation for the fiscal year ahead has been finalized. Under the coordination of Joint Secretary Dhani Ram Sharma, the Budget Drafting Committee has been established to prepare the… Continue reading Budget drafting committee formed ahead of fiscal year 2024/25
Gold prices surge, setting new record in Nepali market
Kathmandu: The domestic gold market witnessed a remarkable surge in prices on Friday, as gold climbed by Rs 2,100 per tola, reaching an all-time high. Similarly, silver prices also saw an increase, rising by Rs 15 per tola. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold is now being traded… Continue reading Gold prices surge, setting new record in Nepali market
Labour Minister Dol Prasad Aryal announces suspension of individual work permits for Russia
Kathmandu: Minister for Labour, Employment, and Social Security, Dol Prasad Aryal, clarified that work permits are not being issued to individuals going to Russia. Speaking at a program titled “Kathmandu ko Aakhama Karnali” (Karnali in the eyes of Kathmandu) organized by the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Minister Aryal, who is also the Vice-chair of the Party,… Continue reading Labour Minister Dol Prasad Aryal announces suspension of individual work permits for Russia
Nepal and China commit to Fast-Track Belt and Road Initiative implementation
Kathmandu: To expedite Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects, Nepal and China have agreed to swiftly finalize the BRI Implementation Plan, aiming to accelerate the progress of infrastructure undertakings. The decision was reached during a high-level delegation meeting held between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi… Continue reading Nepal and China commit to Fast-Track Belt and Road Initiative implementation
WHO unveils CoViNet, a global network for Coronavirus surveillance and rapid response
Kathmandu: World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled on Wednesday a pioneering initiative dubbed CoViNet. This network aims to revolutionize the early detection, monitoring, and assessment of coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV, and potential novel strains of public health significance. CoViNet represents an expansion of the COVID-19 reference laboratory network established by WHO during the nascent stages of… Continue reading WHO unveils CoViNet, a global network for Coronavirus surveillance and rapid response