ECONOMY
Banks maintain 78 percent of their investment portfolio in government securities
Banks maintain 78 percent of their investment portfolio in g...
KATHMANDU, June 8: Commercial banks of Nepal have injected 78 percent of their investment in the government bonds.
Jun 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal’s third largest 400 kV substation completed in Hetauda
Nepal’s third largest 400 kV substation completed in Hetauda
KATHMANDU, June 8: The country has achieved a milestone in electrification with the construction of the 400 kV substation, one of Nepal’s largest, in Thana Bharyang of Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City-11, Makwanpur.
Jun 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold prices hit record high this week attributing to fluctuations in value of US dollar
Gold prices hit record high this week attributing to fluctua...
KATHMANDU, June 8: Gold prices have hit record highs in the global market this week, largely due to fluctuations in the value of the US dollar. Analysts attribute this pressure on gold prices to investors seeking safe haven amid the volatile dollar. Although prices dipped on the second and fourth da...
Jun 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Number of tourists visiting Lumbini declines due to poor Narayanghat-Butwal road
Number of tourists visiting Lumbini declines due to poor Nar...
KATHMANDU, June 8: Number of tourists visiting the Lumbini, enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, started decreasing due to poor condition of the Narayanghat-Butwal road section.
Jun 08, 2024
WORLD
A man who reportedly assaulted the Danish prime minister to appear in a pre-trial custody...
A man who reportedly assaulted the Danish prime minister to...
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 8: A man who reportedly assaulted the Danish Prime Minister in central Copenhagen will appear in a pre-trial custody hearing on Saturday, authorities said.
Jun 08, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE increased marginally by 8.25 points, while share investors gained Rs 13 billion last...
NEPSE increased marginally by 8.25 points, while share inves...
KATHMANDU, June 8: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) added 8.25 points last week as investors were in a wait and watch situation expecting the central bank to endorse flexible monetary policy after the annual budget failed to launch programs to boost the country’s share market.
Jun 08, 2024
SPORTS
NSC directs CAN not to allow World Cup players to attend other events
NSC directs CAN not to allow World Cup players to attend oth...
KATHMANDU, June 8: The National Sports Council (NSC) issued a directive to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on Friday, emphasizing that the Nepali national team should concentrate entirely on their performance in the ongoing Men's T-20 Cricket World Cup in the USA and the West Indies.
Jun 08, 2024
SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
Sexual and gender minorities organize Nepal Pride Parade in Kathmandu (In Pictures)
Sexual and gender minorities organize Nepal Pride Parade in...
KATHMANDU, June 8: Sexual and gender minorities in Kathmandu took part in the 'Nepal Pride Parade' on Saturday. The parade commenced from Shanti Batika and culminated at Narayan Chaur.
Jun 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Pak embassy inaugurates Pakistan-Nepal friendship park in Budhanilkantha municipality
Pak embassy inaugurates Pakistan-Nepal friendship park in Bu...
KATHMANDU, June 8: The Embassy of Pakistan organized the inauguration ceremony of the “Pakistan-Nepal Friendship Park” at Budhanilkantha Municipality-8 in Kathmandu on Friday.
Jun 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces
Rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces
KATHMANDU, June 8: Rainfall is likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today. This is due to the influence of local winds coupled with westerly winds, according to the weather forecasting division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Jun 08, 2024