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

Police raid in Pashupati area: five arrested for alleged marijuana trade

Kathmandu: In a crackdown on alleged marijuana trade near the Pashupatinath area, a team from the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Kathmandu has conducted a raid, claiming success in maintaining peace and security. The NCB team apprehended five individuals on charges of selling marijuana in the Pashupati vicinity. The arrestees were found in possession of… Continue reading Police raid in Pashupati area: five arrested for alleged marijuana trade

Cricket Association of Nepal suspends Sandeep Lamichhane following court verdict

Kathmandu: Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced the suspension of Sandeep Lamichhane from all cricket-related activities on Thursday, following the recent verdict by the Kathmandu District Court. Lamichhane, the former national team captain, has been barred from participating in cricket activities at both national and international levels. CAN, in an official press statement, cited the… Continue reading Cricket Association of Nepal suspends Sandeep Lamichhane following court verdict

Closures of schools across Siraha amidst escalating cold weather

Photo Courtesy: RSS

Kathmandu: Teaching and learning activities have been affected due to the cold that has been increasing for the past few days. As a result, community schools in Siraha have started to close. A dip in the mercury coupled with cold wave led to health complications in the students, leading the local levels to started issuing… Continue reading Closures of schools across Siraha amidst escalating cold weather

Prime Minister Dahal advocates enhanced services and affordability at Bir Hospital

File Photo of Bir Hospital. Photo Courtesy: National Academy of Medical Sciences

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has directed the stakeholders to ensure that patients coming to the Bir Hospital, the oldest hospital of the country, seeking treatment will have no complaints about its services. He described the Bir Hospital as the pillar of the country’s health sector. During the meeting with the office-bearers of the… Continue reading Prime Minister Dahal advocates enhanced services and affordability at Bir Hospital

Druk Air introduces chartered flights on Paro-Pokhara-Delhi route

Kathmandu: Bhutan’s prominent airline company, Druk Air, is set to elevate its services with the introduction of chartered flights on the Paro-Pokhara-Delhi route, commencing from March of the upcoming year. Currently operating commercial flights on the Paro-Kathmandu-Delhi route, Druk Air aims to enhance its connectivity by incorporating Pokhara as a new destination. Official communication from… Continue reading Druk Air introduces chartered flights on Paro-Pokhara-Delhi route

Grand inauguration of E-library at Tribhuvan University celebrated by Kathmandu Metropolitan City

A view of Tribhuvan University building in Kirtipur, on Friday, March 08, 2019. Photo: Mausam Shah Nepali/THT

Kathmandu: Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Sunita Dangol, officially inaugurated the state-of-the-art E-library at the Central Department of Nepali, Tribhuvan University (TU). The inauguration marked a significant step towards harnessing 21st-century technology to showcase Nepal’s rich linguistic, artistic, literary, and cultural heritage on a global scale. The E-library, enriched with a diverse collection… Continue reading Grand inauguration of E-library at Tribhuvan University celebrated by Kathmandu Metropolitan City

Over 50 countries go to the polls in 2024. The year will test even the most robust democracies

Kathmandu: More than 50 countries that are home to half the planet’s population are due to hold national elections in 2024, but the number of citizens exercising the right to vote is not unalloyed good news. The year looks set to test even the most robust democracies and to strengthen the hands of leaders with… Continue reading Over 50 countries go to the polls in 2024. The year will test even the most robust democracies