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Kathmandu, April 9 On Tuesday, the stock market increased by 9.19 points. After the increase of that number, NEPSE has remained at 2036 points. A total of Rs 4.14 billion was traded. Earlier on Sunday, there was a turnover of Rs 4.25 billion. A total of 137 companies increased in value, 101 decreased while seven remained stable. Finance and other groups increased by more than two per cent each. Manufacturing and microfinance groups fell by more than one per cent. The sectors like Banking increased by three points, Development Bank by 27, Finance by 56, Hydropower by 18, Life Insurance [...]
Kathmandu, April 9 Fourteen members of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) were injured in the clash with the police during the demonstration of the RPP and two people were arrested by the police. AIG of Kathmandu Valley Police Office Deepak Thapa informed that 14 people of RPP were injured and two people were taken into custody during the clash with the police. According to him, during the clashes, the protesters threw stones and tried to advance towards the forbidden area, so the police detained the RPP members. At first, the police threw water cannons at the protestors. However, when the [...]
Representational image. Photo: Pexels/ Jutta Albers Mahottari, April 9 A fire at the furniture industry of Matihani-8 in the district caused a huge loss last night. It was shared that property worth over Rs 3.5 million was lost in the fire that engulfed Bharat Furniture run by Dukhmochan Thakur. District Police Office, Mahottari informed that the fire occurred at 10 pm Monday. Furniture and other raw materials in the industry were destroyed in the blaze. Teams of the Armed Police Force and Nepal Police and locals worked together and took the help of a fire engine to extinguish the blaze. [...]
Image for representation only Lisbon (Portugal), April 9 A Nepali citizen has died due to drowning while another one has been missing in the sea in Portugal. The incident took place at Montijo, close to Lisbon, on the night of April 6. The deceased is a 30-year-old Dhana Bahadur Tamang of Katunje, Netrawati Dabajong Rural Municipality-5, Dhading district of Nepal. The missing one is Tek Bahadur Tamang, 38, from the same place. The incident happened when they were searching for seafood in the sea at Montijo, said Gopal Yonjan, the President of Tamang Society Portugal. According to Yonjan, a rescue [...]
Biratnagar, April 9 Three ministers of the Koshi Province Government resigned en masse on Monday. Minister for Drinking Water, Irrigation and Energy Narayan Bahadur Magar; Minister for Social Development Rajendra Karki; and Minister for Tourism, Forest and Environment, Ganesh Prasad Upreti tendered their resignation from their post, according to Dev Narayan Sah, the press advisor of the Chief Minister. The three ministers are the CPN (Maoist Centre) members in the Koshi Province Assembly.Meanwhile, the Koshi Province Government has summoned the fifth session of the Koshi Province Assembly on May 24. The post Three ministers of Koshi Province resigned appeared first [...]
Photo:paperboox.com If any avid reader, who is looking to and fro for a book about ‘how to think, share, coexist, tolerate, give and create’ has to pick up this from any book corner in the town. In other words, it is for those who desire to navigate their mundane life to realise the kind of latent robustness they are born with. Personal growth is a journey, not a destination. In The Mountain is You, Brianna Wiest presents a compelling self-help guide that encourages readers to embark on an inward expedition. Wiest steers away from a one-size-fits-all approach, instead urging individuals [...]
Manose Singh It was the evening in March at Patan Museum, Patan. Its courtyard was decorated with prayer flags and event lighting where the audience was excitedly waiting for the show—Alchemy of Sound and Silence. On the stage, there were musical instruments such as guitars, upright bass and tabla, kept in an organised way. As the clock hit 6 pm people started to gather, and all of them were excited to witness the performance of flautist Manose Singh, the only Grammy-nominated Nepali musician. Hundreds of the audience were excited about the show, not only because Singh was performing, but also because [...]
OnePlus Nord CE4. Photo: OnePlus The OnePlus Nord CE4 is official. The mid-range option is the successor of the OnePlus Nord CE3 5G. The OnePlus Nord CE3 5G was launched in Nepal eight months after its official launch. The CE4 has some updates and upgrades in design and specs from the Nord CE3 5G. The first Nord CE which launched in 2022 got the market by storm. The Number series from OnePlus which includes the flagship models like the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R for this year are always popular leading up to the flagship killer name. The Nord series [...]
Kathmandu, April 8 The Ministry of Education has initiated action against educational institutions not registered for A Level, International Baccalaureate (IB), or similar programmes. The Ministry has initiated action against those colleges operating without the Ministry’s permission regarding their affiliation with foreign educational institutions. Regarding the operation of foreign educational institutions without permission in Nepal, the Ministry of Education has also requested parents not to enrol their children in such schools. After complaints of some private schools operating foreign programmes illegally and extorting fees from parents, the Ministry has stepped up the action process. Education Minister Sumana Shrestha has directed [...]
There are 61 sports associations registered in the National Sports Council. Among them, 21 have not held a general meeting even after the term of the working committee has ended. They have not been disbanded as they are compulsory sports associations under the National Sports Council. However, the National Sports Council has stopped supporting them financially. “The associations that have expired are our mandatory associations. But the National Sports Council will not be able to provide any financial support to these associations until the registration account is updated,” said Chandrakumar Rai, Head of the National Sports Council-Coordination Branch. The Athletics [...]
Kathmandu, March 8 The orientation programme of the United States Youth Council 2024 (USYC) concluded on Sunday. On the last day of the programme, former prime minister Babu Ram Bhattarai discussed the role of youths in the development with the members of USYC. Similarly, the third day of the programme featured speakers like a member of parliament Sobita Gautam, singer Prakash Saput and photojournalist Skanda Gautam to discuss art, activism and politics of Nepal. The participants during the programme also learned about fact-checking and ways to combat mis/dis information. The programme also featured sessions on team dynamics, learning how to [...]
Photo: fit4food2030.eu National policies are tools that stimulate the growth and development of a country. Indeed, national policies are potent instruments wielded by governments to navigate the complexities of economic growth and development. Through strategic policymaking, governments can influence various facets of society and the economy, fostering conditions conducive to progress and prosperity. Moreover, national policies serve as guiding frameworks that align the collective efforts of government agencies, businesses, civil society organisations, and individuals towards common goals. They provide the necessary direction and incentives for stakeholders to collaborate effectively, channel resources efficiently, and drive sustainable development initiatives forward. Nepal faces [...]
Kathmandu, April 8 The Nepali Army will collect waste from Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse and Mt Nuptse under the Clean Himalaya Campaign-2024 this year. The Army plans to collect 10 tonnes of waste and as many as five dead bodies from the mountains, the Army informed on Sunday. It said trained army personnel will collect trash from the Base Camp up to the Fourth Camp on Mt Everest. Director of the Clean Himalaya Campaign, Brigadier General Sanjaya Deuja said that 12 trained army persons will be mobilised for this campaign. Of them, 10 will mobilise above the Base Camp while [...]
Kathmandu, April 8 Ghode Jatra festival is celebrated every year on the day of Chaitra Krishna Aunsi. On the occasion of Jatra, the government has declared a public holiday in Kathmandu Valley today. On the occasion of Jatra, the Nepali Army performs horsemanship, motorcycle games, physical exercises, martial arts, etc. in Tundikhel. In the special ceremony organised by the Nepali Army in Tundikhel, the President, Vice President, Prime Minister and other special personalities will participate. According to popular belief, a demon named Gurumapa, who lived in a tree in the east-south direction of Tundikhel, used to eat the children of [...]
Kathmandu, April 8 The price of gold has increased in the domestic market today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the cost of hallmark gold has risen by Rs 600 per tola (11.66 grams) and is traded at Rs 136,200 per tola. It was Rs 135,600 per tola on Sunday. Similarly, worked gold is traded at Rs 135,550 per tola today against Rs 134,950 on Sunday. Likewise, the Federation has determined the price of silver at Rs 1,685 per tola. It was traded for Rs 1,670 on Sunday. The post Gold price increased by Rs [...]