Kathmandu: A new record has been set with the rise in the value of the US dollar. The Nepali rupee has become the weakest in history against the dollar. Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the selling rate of 129.68 rupees equal to 1 dollar on Friday. This value of the dollar is the highest so… Continue reading Nepali currency weakens as dollar value rose
Deadly fire in Kapan killed one person
Kathmandu: One person died in a fire in a house in Kapreaan. A fire broke out in a trekking office near the Ram temple on Wednesday evening. The oxygen cylinders in the office burst and caused great damage. The police has confirmed that one person died on the second floor of the house. Due to… Continue reading Deadly fire in Kapan killed one person
More than 16,000 corruption complaints registered in 1 year
Kathmandu: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has stated that 16,238 corruption-related complaints were registered in the last fiscal year. Organizing a press meet today, the commission said that the total number of complaints was 24,331, including 8093 complaints from the previous fiscal year. In the last fiscal year, there were… Continue reading More than 16,000 corruption complaints registered in 1 year
Nepal and Japan signs two agreements for improving Terai irrigation system
Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal and the Government of Japan signed two agreements for utilizing grant assistance of JPY 2 billion and 256 million (approximately 2 billion rupees) for the implementation of the Project for the Improvement of theRehabilitation of Irrigation System in Eastern Terai Area; and the concessional credit of JPY15 billion and 901… Continue reading Nepal and Japan signs two agreements for improving Terai irrigation system
Indian comedian Raju Srivastava passed away
Kathmandu: Famous Indian comedian Raju Srivastava passed away. Srivastava, who was in a coma for last 42 days, died on Wednesday at the age of 58, according to Indian media. After suffering from a heart attack a few months ago, he was receiving treatment in the ICU of a hospital in Mumbai for a long… Continue reading Indian comedian Raju Srivastava passed away
Injured man on Gothatar riot died, govt forms investigation committee
Kathmandu: The police headquarters has formed a special committee to investigate the incident of Lal Mohammad, who died in Gothatar due to the shooting of a group of unknown people. According to the Valley Police Office, a five-member committee was formed today. Yesterday, Monday at 6:30 pm, Mohammad was shot and killed in front of… Continue reading Injured man on Gothatar riot died, govt forms investigation committee
Prime Minister Deuba requests Indonesia to invest in hydro-power and tourism sector of Nepal
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has requested the Ambassador of Indonesia to Nepal to facilitate the entry of Indonesian investment in Nepal’s hydropower, tourism and other potential sectors. Prime Minister Deuba made this request in a meeting with Indonesian Ambassador to Nepal Heru Hartanto Subolo in Baluwatar on Tuesday. Prime Minister Deuba has requested… Continue reading Prime Minister Deuba requests Indonesia to invest in hydro-power and tourism sector of Nepal
Parliamentary committee directs to arrange fair price shops across the country
Kathmandu: The Parliamentary Committee has instructed the government to make necessary arrangements for fair price shops across the country for festivals like Dashain, Tihar and Chhath. The meeting of the Sustainable Development and Good Governance Committee under the National Assembly of the Federal Parliament held at Singha Durbar on Tuesday gave this instruction to the… Continue reading Parliamentary committee directs to arrange fair price shops across the country
3,343 police officer deployed in Kathmandu for security during festivals
Kathmandu: During the festival, 3,343 policemen will be mobilized to ensure the security of Kathmandu. District Police Range Kathmandu issued the Festival Security Plan-2079 to be implemented from today and informed that 3,343 policemen are going to be mobilized to make the security of the district reliable. The main objectives of the security plan are… Continue reading 3,343 police officer deployed in Kathmandu for security during festivals
Myanmar army helicopters fire on school, killing 13
Kathmandu: At least 13 people including seven children were killed when army helicopters shot at a school in Myanmar. As reported by Reuters, Myanmar has been gripped by violence since the army overthrew an elected government early last year. Opposition movements, some of them armed, have since emerged across the country, which the military has… Continue reading Myanmar army helicopters fire on school, killing 13