Taking It To Bank

Financial products such as bank accounts and bank loans help people to manage their money and invest in assets such as houses and education. When households have secure bank accounts and reliable channels for making payments, they are better able to make large purchases and to save money for the future. As a result, when most people in a community use financial products, businesses are more likely to invest in those communities.

GPR technology being used to trace lost stone spouts

The archaeologically significant stone spouts, believed to be buried deep beneath the ground, may be unearthed with the Department of Mines and Geology conducting a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey from Monday to locate and excavate the lost monuments.

COVID-19 pandemic slowed down pace to achieve SDGs: FM Gyawali

Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali said on Monday that the country has made a progress in terms of 12 governance indicators, poverty alleviation, rise in per capita income, extension of roads and communication, increase in literacy rate as well as on access to basic amenities like education, water, health, nutrition and sanitation.

China to issue report on human rights violations in U.S.

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc around the world, posing a major threat to human security. It went out of control in the United States following the government's reckless response, notes the report.

Hyolmo community celebrates annual Tsechu festival (with photo feature)

This is followed by the Hyolmo villagers divided into females and males who sing and dance arm in arm around the bonfire in unison. The song is an auspicious one that is only meant to be sung during the Tsechu festival. This singing continues to the night and the atmosphere is that of contagious merriment. 

COVID-19 update: 73 new cases, 64 recoveries, three fatalities in 24 hours

The Ministry of Health and Population on Monday confirmed 73 new cases of COVID-19, taking the nation's novel coronavirus tally to 274,216.

Rajbhandari appointed Nepali ambassador to Netherlands   

Gehendra Rajbhandari has been appointed Nepal's non-resident ambassador to the Netherlands. 

President summons HoR session starting from 4 pm on March 7

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has summoned the session of the House of Representatives (HoR) at 4 pm on Tuesday, March 7, according to Dr. Bhesh Raj Adhikari, the President's chief personal secretary.

Siraha villages observe rapid urbanisation

The Sakhuwanankarati locals in the southern Siraha who were dependent upon Lahan Bazaar in the east to buy everything have been elated as their village observed infrastructural development thereby easing their access to the market.

Prime Minister to address NCP cadres meet in Pokhara today

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will be visiting Pokhara on Monday afternoon to address the province-level party cadres meet organised by Nepal Communist Party (NCP), Gandaki Province.