SOCIETY
New omicron sub-variants of coronavirus confirmed in Nepal
New omicron sub-variants of coronavirus confirmed in Nepal
KATHMANDU, May 24: New sub-variants of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, named 'KP.1' and 'KP.2,' have been confirmed in Nepal. The National Public Health Laboratory reported that KP.1 was found in 12 samples and KP.2 in 17 samples.
May 24, 2024
SOCIETY
Flights halted at TIA due to pothole in the runway
Flights halted at TIA due to pothole in the runway
KATHMANDU, May 24: The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) temporarily halted all flights due to a pothole on the runway.
May 24, 2024
ECONOMY
Private sector expresses concern over KMG Chairman Sirohiya's arrest
Private sector expresses concern over KMG Chairman Sirohiya'...
KATHMANDU, May 24: The private sector has expressed deep concern over the arrest of Kailash Sirohiya, the chairman of Kantipur Media Group, stating that the arrest has further dampened the morale of entrepreneurs.
May 24, 2024
POLITICS
HoR meeting postponed for Sunday
HoR meeting postponed for Sunday
KATHMANDU, May 24: The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has been postponed for May 26, Sunday.
May 24, 2024
ECONOMY
Birgunj metropolis posts growth in capital expenditure
Birgunj metropolis posts growth in capital expenditure
BIRGUNJ, May 24: The Birgunj Metropolitan City has spent Rs 1.74 billion during the 10 months of the current fiscal year.
May 24, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal Telecom former MD Adhikari revealed to have accepted bribe money in dollars under hi...
Nepal Telecom former MD Adhikari revealed to have accepted b...
KATHMANDU, May 24: Recent reports reveal that bribe money was paid and deposited in foreign banks involving Dilliram Adhikari, the former managing director (MD) of Nepal Telecom. It has been discovered that Adhikari accepted bribes in dollars under his wife Indu Dhakal's name. A voucher indicates th...
May 24, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold price drops by Rs 1,800 per tola
Gold price drops by Rs 1,800 per tola
KATHMANDU, May 24: The price of gold has declined by Rs 1,800 per tola on Friday.
May 24, 2024
ECONOMY
Construction of Tamor-Mewa hydro project begins
Construction of Tamor-Mewa hydro project begins
TAPLEJUNG, May 24: The construction works of the Tamor-Mewa Hydropower Project with a capacity of 128 megawatts have started. The project promoted by Spark Hydroelectric Company Limited is expected to complete construction in four years.
May 24, 2024
SOCIETY
Police to present KMG Chairman Sirohiya in court today, seek custody extension
Police to present KMG Chairman Sirohiya in court today, seek...
JANAKPURDHAM, May 24: Kailash Sirohiya, the chairman of Kantipur Media Group (KMG), currently in the custody of Dhanusha police for a citizenship-related offense case, is scheduled to be presented in the Dhanusha District Court today.
May 24, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal Police Headquarters instructs 19 ‘missing’ policemen to report to their duty within...
Nepal Police Headquarters instructs 19 ‘missing’ policemen t...
KATHMANDU, May 24: Nepal Police Headquarters has instructed 19 policemen, who have been out of contact for months, to report to their respective offices within seven days.
May 24, 2024