Kathmandu: Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has said that investors should not be worried as all kinds of political problems will be resolved constitutionally. Addressing the Nepal Development Update public program made public by the World Bank on Monday, Finance Minister Poudel said that all the political issues would be resolved in a constitutional manner.… Continue reading Political problems are solved, investors need not panic: Finance Minister
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NA’s mountain cleaning campaign begins
Kathmandu: ‘Safa Himal Abhiyan 2021’ (Mountain cleaning campaign) is starting from today. Chief of Army Staff Purnachandra Thapa is scheduled to launch the campaign today by handing over a banner to the expedition team. This year, the Nepal Army, in coordination with various organisations, is cleaning six mountains, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Pumori, Amadablam, Makalu… Continue reading NA’s mountain cleaning campaign begins
Nepal to play one-day cricket against Namibia
Kathmandu: Nepal will play a one-day cricket series against Namibia. Nepal Cricket Association (NCA) has decided to intensify preparations for the one-day series against Namibia in the third week of May. Before playing against Namibia, Nepal is playing a triangular series with the Netherlands and Malaysia. Similarly, the CAN meeting held on Sunday has also… Continue reading Nepal to play one-day cricket against Namibia
Nepal’s worst wildfire in its history
Kathmandu: This year has witnessed the worst wildfire in history. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, more than 4,000 places across the country have been on fire since last October. This is the highest number of fires in Nepal since the record was set, This time, fire has broken out in… Continue reading Nepal’s worst wildfire in its history
‘Nomadland’ wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director
LONDON (AP): Gig-economy Western “Nomadland” won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were handed out during a pandemic-curbed ceremony that recognized a diverse array of screen talent. “Nomadland” filmmaker Chloe Zhao became only the second woman, and the first woman of color, to win the BAFTA for… Continue reading ‘Nomadland’ wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director
Myanmar coup: ‘Dozens killed’ in military crackdown in Bago
(BBC): More than 80 people have been killed by Myanmar security forces in a crackdown on a protest in the city of Bago, activists say. The military is reported to have taken away the bodies of those killed, and the true number of deaths may never be accurately established. Witnesses told local media that soldiers… Continue reading Myanmar coup: ‘Dozens killed’ in military crackdown in Bago
Chinese vaccines’ effectiveness low
BEIJING (AP): In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost. Chinese vaccines “don’t have very high protection rates,” said the director of the China Centers for Disease Control, Gao Fu,… Continue reading Chinese vaccines’ effectiveness low
Corona infection confirms in 367 people in last 24 hours
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 367 people have been infected with the corona virus in Nepal. According to Dr. Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population, the PCR test of 3,125 people confirmed the infection in 307 people and the antigen test of 690 people in 64 people. At the same… Continue reading Corona infection confirms in 367 people in last 24 hours
Melamchi water leakage in more than 300 places in Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu: Old system of water distribution has increased Melamchi water leakage. According to the Division Roads Office, Kathmandu, more than 300 places in the Kathmandu Valley have been flooded due to burst pipes and waterlogging. Even the recently tarred roads have become potholes due to water leakage. Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) has been distributing… Continue reading Melamchi water leakage in more than 300 places in Kathmandu Valley
Govt to inaugurate Dharahara on April 24
Kathmandu: The reconstructed tower is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on April 24. According to Nepal Reconstruction Authority (NRA) construction of the Dharahara has come to the final phase. Works of Painting and lighting are ongoing. The construction work on the parking lot and garden of the Dharahara is remaining.… Continue reading Govt to inaugurate Dharahara on April 24