Kathmandu: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film has become a box office blockbuster a week before hitting cinemas. Its distributor AMC says global advance ticket sales have topped $100m, adding demand “has been incredible from the moment it was first announced.” The firm says it took less than 24 hours for the movie to beat… Continue reading Taylor Swift tour film tops $100m in advance ticket sales
Iran’s activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
Kathmandu: Imprisoned Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize. Announcing the decision, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said Mohammadi, 51, was honoured for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran. Mohammadi was currently serving a combined 31-year jail term in Iran relating to several convictions. The UN said… Continue reading Iran’s activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
United Nations Secretary-General Guterres to visit Nepal
Kathmandu: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Nepal. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda’s secretariat has confirmed that Guterres, who will stay in Nepal for three days, will discuss the issues of climate change and least developed countries, including the peace process. Although Guterres’ visit got confirmed the date has not been confirmed. Previously,… Continue reading United Nations Secretary-General Guterres to visit Nepal
Govt ready to sign labor agreement with Germany and Romania
Kathmandu: The government has approved the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security to sign bilateral labor agreements with European countries Germany and Romania. Government Spokesperson and Minister of Communication and Information Technology Rekha Sharma informed that the Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday decided to approve to enter into a labor agreement with these two… Continue reading Govt ready to sign labor agreement with Germany and Romania
Parliament committee directs government to strengthen market monitoring ahead of festive season
Kathmandu – The Industry, Commerce, Labor and Consumer Welfare Committee under the Federal Parliament has directed the government to manage the smooth supply of consumer goods during festivals such as Dashain, Tihar and Chhath. Narrating the decision of the committee’s meeting held on Wednesday, Chairman Abdul Khan directed the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply… Continue reading Parliament committee directs government to strengthen market monitoring ahead of festive season
Nepal out of Asian Games losing to India by 23 runs
Kathmandu: Nepal has lost to India by 23 runs in the quarterfinal match of cricket under the Asian Games. Even though Nepal performed well, they could not avoid defeat. With this defeat, Nepal has been eliminated from the tournament. Pursuing a target of 203 runs for victory, Nepal lost 9 wickets in the scheduled 20… Continue reading Nepal out of Asian Games losing to India by 23 runs
6.3 Richter earthquake with its epicenter at Chainpur in Bajhang injuring 11
Kathmandu: An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale has occurred with its epicenter at Chainpur in Bajhang. The earthquake occurred at 3:06 p.m. today, Tuesday afternoon. Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 5.7 took place at 2:40 PM with the epicenter of Bajhang Talket today. So far, 11 injuries have got reported.
Govt warns not to create artifical shortage during festive season
Kathmandu: The government has drawn the attention of industrialists not to sell food and non-food items, which are in high demand during the festive season, by creating artificial shortages and raising unnatural prices. The meeting of the Council of Ministers held at Singhdarbar today, Tuesday, has asked the businessmen not to create artificial scarcity in… Continue reading Govt warns not to create artifical shortage during festive season
Security Board signs agreement with Private Equity Association to promote startups
Kathmandu: An agreement has been reached between Nepal Securities Board and Nepal Private Equity Association. The memorandum of understanding signed by Ramesh Kumar Hamal, Chairman of Securities Board and Siddhant Raj Pandey, Chairman of Nepal Private Equity Association. Both the organizations reached the agreement to promote cooperation and development between the private and alternative investment… Continue reading Security Board signs agreement with Private Equity Association to promote startups
MCC CEO Albright meet Finance Minister Mahat
Kathmandu: Finance Minister Prakasharan Mahat met Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MCC Alice Albright. During the meeting, Finance Minister Mahat said that the success of the projects under MCC is mandatory and only if they can be implemented according to the stipulated time limit, budget limit and scope. He also expressed the idea that a… Continue reading MCC CEO Albright meet Finance Minister Mahat