(BBC): Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has confirmed he will resign, the prime minister’s office has said, after tens of thousands of protesters stormed the official residences of both men. Sri Lanka is in deep financial crisis and the crowds say they won’t leave until both men quit their posts. The parliament Speaker had earlier… Continue reading Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa confirms resignation
Corona infection growing rapidly in Nepal
Kathmandu: Positive cases of covid -19 infection is again on rise. The number of covid infected people are rising rapidly. According to the Ministry of Health and Population a total of 168 people infected in the last 24 hours.Out of the 1,834 PCR test 129 people and out of the 186 antigen tests 39 people… Continue reading Corona infection growing rapidly in Nepal
Mahabir Pun honored with Gandaki Ratna award
Kathmandu: The Gandaki province government has honored Mahabir Pun with Gandaki Ratna award for his contribution in ICT sector. Province Chief Prithbiman Gurung conferred the honor on Pun at a function held in Pokhara on Monday. The provincial government has started honoring the distinguished person who was born in Gandaki and contributed for the prosperity… Continue reading Mahabir Pun honored with Gandaki Ratna award
Market inflation increase by 8.56 pc in Nepal
Kathmandu: The market inflation in Nepal has stood at 8.56 percent in the eleventh month of FY 2021/22 compared to 4.19 percent a year ago.According to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), food and beverage inflation stood at 7.43 percent whereas non-food and service inflation stood at 9.44 percent in the review month.The average monthly y-o-y… Continue reading Market inflation increase by 8.56 pc in Nepal
Nepal begins exporting cement to India
Kathmandu: Nepali cement has started being exported to India. The Palpa Cement Industry of West Nawalparasi has started exporting cement to India. Three trucks of cement were sent to India through Sunauli on Friday. The industry has exported Tansen brand PPC cement. The government has committed 8 percent cash subsidy in cement export starting from… Continue reading Nepal begins exporting cement to India
Corona infection confirmed in 121 people
Kathmandu: In the last 24 hours, 121 more people have been infected with corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the number of active cases of corona virus has reached 471. In the last 24 hours, 31 people have been recovered. Of these, 662 are in home isolation, 16 in institutional isolation… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 121 people
Communication Minister Karki claims Nepal is not facing economic crisis as Sri Lanka
Kathmandu: Communications and Information Technology Minister Gyanendra Bahadur Karki has said that there is no truth in the statement that the country’s economy is heading towards the crisis-ridden Sri Lanka. Minister Karki, who is also the spokesperson of the Government of Nepal, said that an attempt was being made to mislead the people that the… Continue reading Communication Minister Karki claims Nepal is not facing economic crisis as Sri Lanka
Corona infection confirmed in 102 people
Kathmandu: The number of covid positive cases are continuing to go up these days. In the last 24 hours, an additional 102 people have been confirmed infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 31 people have been recovered.
Mayor Balen commits to build statue of rapper Yamabuddha on his own expenses
Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balen Sah has said that he will build the statue of the late rapper Yambuddha using his salary. Mayor Balen was in controversy after he announced to make a statue of Yama Buddha from the budget of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. Balen was opposed saying that the budget was kept… Continue reading Mayor Balen commits to build statue of rapper Yamabuddha on his own expenses
Protesters break into Sri Lankan President’s house
(BBC): Thousands of demonstrators have made their way into the Colombo residence of President Rajapaska, as shown in this footage. The protesters crowded into the building, roving through bedrooms, bathrooms and grand halls. As reported by BBC, It’s not clear where President Gotabaya Rajapkaksa is right now – but defence officials say he was whisked… Continue reading Protesters break into Sri Lankan President’s house