Kathmandu: The country is all set for local election being held on Friday. Election Comission has informed that all the preparations in election centers across the countries have been completed.Organising a press conference today, Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Thapaliya informed that the preparations have been completed as per the commitment of the commission to make… Continue reading Nepal is all set for local election
Price inflation up by 7.28 pc
Kathmandu: The y-o-y consumer price inflation has stood at 7.28 percent in the ninth month of 2021/22 compared to 3.10 percent a year ago. According to a report published by the Nepal Rashtra Bank (NRB) food and beverage inflation stood at 7.40 percent whereas non-food and service inflation stood at 7.18 percent in the review… Continue reading Price inflation up by 7.28 pc
Sri Lankan troops ordered to open fire on looters and vandals as protests continue
(BBC): Sri Lankan security forces have been ordered to shoot law-breakers on sight in a bid to quell anti-government protests on the island. Demonstrators are calling for the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa over the island’s worst economic crisis in history. On Monday, his brother, Mahinda Rajapaksa, stepped down as prime minister amid violent street… Continue reading Sri Lankan troops ordered to open fire on looters and vandals as protests continue
Election Commission deploy 19 inspection teams to regulate silence period
Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has deployed 19 teams to monitor the violation of election code of conduct.Such teams will monitor the public meetings, workshops, conferences, conventions, banquets, distribution of money during the silence period and take immediate action. The team would take immediate action and inform the commission even if false information, propaganda and… Continue reading Election Commission deploy 19 inspection teams to regulate silence period
Agricultural census includes climate change for the first time
Kathmandu : The seventh national agricultural census has started. The first agricultural census in Nepal was conducted in 2018 BS. Since then, the agricultural census 2078, which has been conducted every 10 years, is being conducted across the country. This is the first time that a census has been taken after federalism . Earlier, the… Continue reading Agricultural census includes climate change for the first time
Shuttle bus will operate on election day to carry international air passengers
Kathmandu: Public and private vehicles will be closed during the local level election on May 13. International flights will be regular on this day while domestic flights will remain closed. A paid shuttle bus will be operated in Kathmandu for international passengers. The Nepal Tourism Board has stated that such service will be operated in… Continue reading Shuttle bus will operate on election day to carry international air passengers
Bitcoin value drops by 50% since November peak
(BBC): The value of Bitcoin continued to fall over the weekend as it dropped below $34,000 (£27,630), according to the Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange. The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value has now fallen by 50% since its peak in November last year. The slide in the value of digital assets comes as stock markets around… Continue reading Bitcoin value drops by 50% since November peak
Borders to remain close from Tuesday mid-night
Kathmandu: The silence period for the local elections to be held on Friday will start from tomorrow night. No election campaign is allowed during the silence period. With only two days left for the election campaign today and tomorrow, the parties and candidates are busy in the race. Similarly, border crossings with China and India… Continue reading Borders to remain close from Tuesday mid-night
Election commission urges media to adhere to code of conduct
Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has warned that some media outlets have published and broadcasted material for or against parties and candidates against the Election Code of Conduct. The commission has requested not to publish and broadcast predictable material with the intention of ensuring victory or defeat of this or that party as it requires… Continue reading Election commission urges media to adhere to code of conduct
Nepal playing its third ODI against Zimbabwe ‘A’ on Monday
Kathmandu: Nepal is playing its third ODI against Zimbabwe ‘A’ today. The game is being played at Tribhuvan University Stadium, Kirtipur. In the previous match, Nepal had won one and lost one. Nepal is playing a series against Zimbabwe ‘A’ in preparation for the one-day series to be held in the United States under the… Continue reading Nepal playing its third ODI against Zimbabwe ‘A’ on Monday