Kathmandu: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has drawn the attention of the newly appointed Chief Secretary, Ek Narayan Aryal, to the need for policy reforms and stability for rapid and sustainable economic development, even though there has been some improvement in the economy lately. FNCCI President Chandra Prasad Dhakal stated… Continue reading FNCCI delegation meets Chief Secretary Aryal
Nepal welcomes over 700,000 tourists in first 8 months of 2024
Kathmandu: The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has reported a significant influx of visitors to Nepal in 2024, with a total of 720,334 tourists arriving in the country between January and August. August 2024 alone saw 72,719 tourists, marking an increase from 67,153 visitors in August 2023 and 41,304 in August 2022. Despite this growth, current… Continue reading Nepal welcomes over 700,000 tourists in first 8 months of 2024
Cabinet orders hospitals to provide OPD services on public holidays
Kathmandu: The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) has directed the Ministry of Health and Population to ensure that Out Patient Department (OPD) services are available at hospitals even on public holidays. In a recent directive, the OPMCM instructed the ministry to implement arrangements for providing all health services, including OPD,… Continue reading Cabinet orders hospitals to provide OPD services on public holidays
Nepali cricket team in Sri Lanka for ODI series and ICC World Cup League-2 preparations
Kathmandu: The Nepali national cricket team has landed in Sri Lanka for an important phase of their preparation. The squad has arrived to participate in practice sessions and to compete in a three-match One Day International (ODI) series against the Sri Lanka Development Team, starting Monday. This series is a crucial part of Nepal’s build-up… Continue reading Nepali cricket team in Sri Lanka for ODI series and ICC World Cup League-2 preparations
PM Oli inaugurates Nepal’s first hydrogen car and refueling system
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has inaugurated Nepal’s first hydrogen car and refueling system at Kathmandu University (KU) in Dhulikhel, Kavre. The launch took place on Friday, ahead of KU’s 29th convocation. The hydrogen car, manufactured by Hyundai in Korea, was acquired for USD 33,000 with support from Nepal Oil Corporation. Kathmandu University facilitated… Continue reading PM Oli inaugurates Nepal’s first hydrogen car and refueling system
Dinesh DC appointed Chairman of Film Development Board
Kathmandu: Dinesh Raj Dahal, known as Dinesh DC, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Film Development Board (FDB) Nepal. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting held at Singh Darbar on Thursday. Dahal was selected from three candidates recommended for the position, including film director Deepa Pandey Basnet and former Nepal… Continue reading Dinesh DC appointed Chairman of Film Development Board
Nepal and US sign major electricity transmission line contract
Kathmandu: The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact has officially signed a contract for an 18-kilometer cross-border electricity transmission line, a crucial element of the Electricity Transmission Project funded by the US and Nepal governments. The contract, worth USD 12.36 million, was awarded to Transrail Lighting Ltd and involves constructing the line from the 400… Continue reading Nepal and US sign major electricity transmission line contract
PM Oli awards National Women Volleyball Team for league performance
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli honored the national women’s volleyball team, including players, coaches, and staff, at a ceremony held today at his official residence in Baluwatar. The awards recognize their achievements in the CAVA Women’s Volleyball National League. During the program, PM Oli distributed prizes to 14 members of the team, including captain… Continue reading PM Oli awards National Women Volleyball Team for league performance
2 dead, 27 injured in Banke bus accident
Kathmandu: At least two people have died and 27 others have been injured in a bus accident in Banke on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at around 11:15 a.m. when the bus, registered as Bhe 1 Kha 2128 and traveling from Dang to Nepalgunj, lost control near Kotharpur along the Kohalpur-Nepalgunj road. The vehicle overturned… Continue reading 2 dead, 27 injured in Banke bus accident
NRB updates foreign exchange rates: dollar and dinar up, euro and pound down
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has released today’s (Thursday) foreign currency exchange rates. The US Dollar, Australian Dollar, and Kuwaiti Dinar have seen an increase, while the Euro and British Pound have decreased. The US Dollar is priced at Rs 134.03 for buying and Rs 134.63 for selling, up from Rs 133.99 and Rs 134.59… Continue reading NRB updates foreign exchange rates: dollar and dinar up, euro and pound down