- Wednesday, 15 January 2025
President Paudel issues land-related ordinance
President Ramchandra Paudel has issued Ordinance designed to amend some Nepal Acts relating to Land Management, 2081'.
Earthquake Safety Day
PM Oli pledges to make preparedness effective
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed the need for effective preparedness from all quarters to stay safe from natural disasters like earthquakes. In his address to a major function organised by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), commemorating the 27th National Earthquake Safety Day today, the Prime Minister said the integrated settlements developed after the 2015 earthquake are relatively safe.
India Women defeat Ireland by 304 runs
India Women defeated Ireland Women by 304 runs in the 3rd One Day International match at Rajkot on Wednesday. Batting first India women scored a huge total of 435 runs in the stipulated 50 overs with centuries from Pratika Rawal and captain Smriti Mandhana, and a half-century from Richa Ghosh. Rawal, Mandhana and Ghosh scored 154, 135 and 59 runs respectively.
CAN InfoTech to be organized in Nepalgunj
The Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) is going to organize CAN Info Tech in Nepalgunj, Banke district from coming January 23 to February 4 to promote digital technology.
Nation
KDC orders release of RSP prez Lamichhane on bail of Rs. 6mln
The Kathmandu District Court has issued an order to release former Home Minister and president of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane on bail of six million rupees.
Three non-resident ambassadors appointed
President Ramchandra Paudel has appointed non-resident ambassadors for three countries.
President Paudel issues land-related ordinance
President Ramchandra Paudel has issued Ordinance designed to amend some Nepal Acts relating to Land Management, 2081'.
Minister Pandey stresses for saving mountains to protect ecological system
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, has said there is challenge to save the existence and identity of mountains by lessening climate change impacts.
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World
UAE may host Putin-Trump meeting, Russian expert says
"During his election campaign, Donald Trump stated that he would contribute to resolving the Ukraine crisis. The time has come to move to the next stage and fulfill the promises made," Karpovich said. He added that Trump has realized the policy pursued by outgoing US President Joe Biden has led to a deep crisis in Russian-US relations, making the Caribbean crisis seem like "a mere walk in the park." "Certain actions clearly need to be taken as the world has become highly electrified," the expert noted.
Business
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PM Oli pledges to support tourism industry
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has pledged all possible support from the government level to promote the tourism industry. He made this commitment on Wednesday when he inaugurated the Mercure Hotel at local Sukedhara.
Gold price up by 400
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 155,400 per tola today, which was traded at Rs 155,000 per tola on Tuesday.
Revenue collection increases by 13%
Revenue of around Rs. 559 billion has been collected in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2024/25.
Farmers engage in collective sugarcane cultivation
While many farmers are moving away from sugarcane cultivation, young farmers in Palpa district of Lumbini Province have taken initiative to revive and promote this traditional cash crop. They aim to meet the local demand for sugarcane and its by-products through commercial farming in Rampur.
Sports
India Women defeat Ireland by 304 runs
India Women defeated Ireland Women by 304 runs in the 3rd One Day International match at Rajkot on Wednesday. Batting first India women scored a huge total of 435 runs in the stipulated 50 overs with centuries from Pratika Rawal and captain Smriti Mandhana, and a half-century from Richa Ghosh. Rawal, Mandhana and Ghosh scored 154, 135 and 59 runs respectively.
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Interview
Nepal should aim to be an AI hub
Dr. Rajan Thapaliya is a Ph.D. in Data Science from the National University of California, USA. As a professor and founder/CEO of Data Jupiter, he has been involved in educating and skilling up co
Economy is on path of recovery: DPM Paudel
Vice Chairman of CPN (UML) and Deputy Prime Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel is handling the responsibility of the Finance Ministry at a time when Nepal is struggling to recover from the impact of COVID-19 pand
Society
Preservation of mother languages emphasized
President of Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities, Gelze Lama Sherpa, underscored preserving mother languages to protect the ethnic identity of indigenous communities.