Kathmandu: The scheduled Employment Permit System (EPS) language test, crucial for individuals applying to work in Korea’s manufacturing sector, has been postponed due to technical glitches in the online system. The test, initially slated for January 20, will now be delayed, with an official notice regarding the new exam schedule expected to be issued on… Continue reading EPS language test for Korean manufacturing jobs faces delay due to technical issues
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COVID-19 resurfaces in Chitwan after 10-month hiatus
Kathmandu: Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in Chitwan after a hiatus of 10 months. The virus was confirmed in a 29-year-old youth and a 66-year-old man in the lab tests conducted on Sunday and Tuesday, according to Information Officer at Bharatpur Hospital, Gopal Paudel. The man visited the hospital for the treatment of pneumonia. He… Continue reading COVID-19 resurfaces in Chitwan after 10-month hiatus
More delays for NASA’s astronaut moonshots
Kathmandu: Astronauts will have to wait until next year before flying to the moon and at least two years before landing on it, under the latest round of delays announced by NASA on Tuesday. The space agency had planned to send four astronauts around the moon late this year, but pushed the flight to September… Continue reading More delays for NASA’s astronaut moonshots
100 days of Israel-Hamas war
Kathmandu: The ongoing conflict between Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel has reached a grim milestone, with a hundred days of continuous hostilities. The conflict ignited on October 7 when Hamas launched an attack on Israel, prompting immediate retaliation. Israel has maintained its offensive stance, vowing to continue until Hamas’s activities cease. The toll on… Continue reading 100 days of Israel-Hamas war
FAO and PM Dahal unite for agrifood rransformation and economic growth”
Kathmandu: FAO Director-General QU Dongyu and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, met during the Director-General’s visit to Nepal. The Prime Minister informed that the country has now focused on economic building and would shortly graduate from the Least Developed Country category. The Prime Minister expressed his expectation on FAO to play an even more… Continue reading FAO and PM Dahal unite for agrifood rransformation and economic growth”
Nepal: World Bank hosts event on hedging strategies for managing risks, sustainable finance
Kathmandu: The World Bank in coordination with the Ministry of Finance held a two-day learning event last week on “Managing Risks and Sustainable Finance”. The event was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Finance, the Public Debt Management Office, the Financial Comptroller General Office, Nepal Rastra Bank, Nepal Bankers’ Association, Nepal Insurance Authority, Confederation… Continue reading Nepal: World Bank hosts event on hedging strategies for managing risks, sustainable finance
William Lai, who China sees as ‘troublemaker’, wins Taiwan election
Kathmandu: In the recently concluded presidential election in Taiwan, William Lai, the current Vice President and prominent figure of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), emerged victorious. Lai, known for his cautious stance on relations with China, secured a mandate to lead the nation, surpassing his rival, Mayor Hou Yu-eh of the Kuomintang (KMT). Lai’s win… Continue reading William Lai, who China sees as ‘troublemaker’, wins Taiwan election
Nepal Drug Limited expands portfolio with production of 20 new medicines
Kathmandu: The Nepal Drug Limited (NDL) has planned to produce an additional 20 types of medicine categorized under 98 sorts of drugs for free distribution to the people. The NDL is for producing the additional drugs on its own. The NDL will produce the medicine and provide it to the government, according to General Manager… Continue reading Nepal Drug Limited expands portfolio with production of 20 new medicines
ISP in Nepal halt payments to Indian Service Provider amidst foreign exchange rate dispute
Kathmandu: Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Nepal have ceased payments to their Indian service provider, Upstream, for the past 10 months. The ISPs cite the government’s failure to address foreign exchange rate issues as the primary reason for this drastic measure. The Federation of Computer Association of Nepal (CAN Federation) has officially addressed the matter,… Continue reading ISP in Nepal halt payments to Indian Service Provider amidst foreign exchange rate dispute
RPP organizes tea gathering on the occasion of Prithvi Jayanti
Kathmandu: In celebration of Prithvi Jayanti, the Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) led by Rajendra Lingden organized a tea gathering event. The tea gathering event, held at Bhrikuti Mandap, saw the participation of various political leaders from different parties, including Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal Prachanda. The program, attended by leaders and members of the Rastriya Prajatantra… Continue reading RPP organizes tea gathering on the occasion of Prithvi Jayanti