WORLD
World Bank says Sri Lankan economy to expand 2.2 percent in 2024
World Bank says Sri Lankan economy to expand 2.2 percent in...
COLOMBO, June 14: Sri Lankan economy is expected to expand by 2.2 percent in 2024 and reach 3 percent in 2026, assuming successful debt restructuring negotiations and the implementation of structural reforms, according to the World Bank's latest Global Economic Prospects report on Friday.
Jun 14, 2024
SOCIETY
Man dies after falling into well in Kathmandu
Man dies after falling into well in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, June 14: A person died after falling into a well in Kathmandu. According to New Baneshwor Police Circle, Gopal Darji, 40, originally from Bhojpur and temporarily residing in Bagdol, drowned in a well behind Bhisma Upreti's house in Buddhanagar, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-10 on Thursday a...
Jun 14, 2024
POLITICS
NC asks PM Dahal to brief parliament about his India visit
NC asks PM Dahal to brief parliament about his India visit
KATHMANDU, June 14: Speaker Devraj Ghimire has instructed the government to address the matters raised in the House of Representatives.
Jun 14, 2024
SOCIETY
‘Govt can lift TikTok ban if it complies with Nepali law’
‘Govt can lift TikTok ban if it complies with Nepali law’
Communication Minister Sharma, who is also the government's spokesperson, stated that there would be no objection to operating TikTok or any other social media platforms if they comply with the Nepali laws and are acceptable to society.
Jun 14, 2024
SOCIETY
Closed driving license trial centers to reopen from today
Closed driving license trial centers to reopen from today
KATHMANDU, June 14: Four trial centers in the Kathmandu Valley that had been closed for about a month, will be reopened from today. The Budhathoki trial center in Bhaktapur, which is conducting experimental tests for heavy vehicles, has not been opened yet.
Jun 14, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold price decreases by Rs 400 per tola
Gold price decreases by Rs 400 per tola
KATHMANDU, June 14: The price of gold has decreased by Rs 400 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.
Jun 14, 2024
SOCIETY
Detailed report of Nepal Living Standards Survey-IV released
Detailed report of Nepal Living Standards Survey-IV released
KATHMANDU, June 14: The detailed report of the Fourth Nepal Living Standards Survey was unveiled on Thursday. The National Statistics Office (NSO) shared a detailed report highlighting the country's key socioeconomic and other indicators.
Jun 14, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt makes National ID card mandatory for social security allowance
Govt makes National ID card mandatory for social security al...
KATHMANDU, June 14: The government has decided to make the national identity card mandatory for receiving social security allowances. It will be effective in 28 districts with effect from July 16 as per a recent Cabinet decision.
Jun 14, 2024
SOCIETY
20 injured as two vehicles collide head on
20 injured as two vehicles collide head on
MALEKHU, June 14: At least 20 people were injured when two vehicles coming from opposite directions collided this morning near Phisling bazaar along the Prithvi Highway. The health condition of five of the injured is critical, the District Traffic Police Office, Dhading, said.
Jun 14, 2024
WORLD
Biden says he will not reduce son's sentence
Biden says he will not reduce son's sentence
WASHINGTON, June 14: President Joe Biden has said he would not use his power to reduce any prison sentence handed down to his son, a day after the White House declined to comment on the possibility.
Jun 14, 2024