Virus yanks down daily wage earners
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the world to a standstill. People are staying home, away from the streets and markets.
Call to shut down newspapers
Issuing a statement here today, Chapter President Bishnu Awasthi said the appeal has been made in order to protect all associated with media from the menace of Coronavirus or COVID-19.
Energy Minister Pun makes onsite visit of Upper Tamakoshi
Minister Pun along with the top officials of the Ministry and Nepal Electricity Authority reached the site to inspect the successful tests of descending. Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizen Parbat Gurung and National Planning Commission Vice-Chairperson Dr Pushpa Kandel also made the onsite visit of the project.
EPF closes financial transactions until April 3
The EPF's decision in this regard aims to reduce the infection risks, said Rameshwor Shrestha, representative of the EPF's Pulchowk branch, adding that it however would continue essential services. A statement issued by the EPF also asked its members to stay on alert against the infection.
Gas distributors to maintain record
LP Gas Industry Association has introduced a system to keep record of gas buyers with a view to discourage unnecessary stock of cooking gas by the consumers.
Covid-19 cripples tourism in Pokhara
The hustling and bustling city of Pokhara is now deserted because of the Covid -19 pandemic.
Airports to have international standard sanitation: Civil Aviation Minister
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai, said the condition of sanitation at all the domestic airports in the country would be improved rapidly to meet the international standard.
Foreigners have to wait for further notice to trek in Nepal
The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has informed about the closure of distribution of trekking information management system (TIMS) cards until a further notice though a press statement today and with this, no foreign national will be eligible for trekking here. The decision comes into effect from today itself.
Airlines companies demand waiver of interest on bank loan
A meeting of Airlines Operators Association of Nepal, an umbrella organisation of Air Service Operators' Companies, held on Thursday urged the banks and financial institutions to make arrangement to pay loan taken in foreign currency in Nepali currency.
Fuel tankers, trucks loaded with food grains enter Nepal freely
The Jamunaha check post of Nepal-India border has been shut down stopping the cross-border entry of all passenger vehicles as a measure to prevent the entry of coronavirus. However, the goods carrying trucks and fuel tankers are moving across the border freely, which showed there would be no dearth of essentials items in Nepal.
Revenue collection slumps in Biratnagar customs office
During the period, the customs office was supposed to collect Rs 33.3 billion rupees.
Bhusal introduces policy to ensure 25% profit to farmers
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has introduced an ambitious plan of ensuring minimum saving (profit) to farmers through the policy of minimum acceptance price in agriculture outputs with buy-back guarantee from the government.
Govt decides to close cinemas, dance bars, stadium, swimming pools, clubs
The government has decided to shut down cinema halls, gyms, dance bars and clubs and other similar spots till April 30 to prevent possible spread of COVID-19.
Cooking gas hold-up leaves consumers choking
Many people who purchase gas from the nearby vendors are not getting cooking gas as the distributors and dealers have not supplied the essential material regularly.
NEPSE increases by 44.33 points
The market opened with 1316.40 points in the morning declined to 1272.07 points when the market closed at the end of transaction.
Govt bringing regulation soon to manage ride sharing services
With the provision allowing private two- and four-wheelers to operate as ride sharing mentioned in the Bagmati State Vehicle and Transport Management Act, 2075, the State is now introducing a regulation for the ride sharing service.
COVID-19 fear prompts drastic cuts in international flights
The international airlines companies operating flights to and from TIA have cut the number of flights significantly after the global spread of coronavirus infection.
HoR committee continues deliberations on bill to amend insurance law
In his repose to lawmakers' queries raised by lawmakers during the deliberations, Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada said the bill envisaged the concept of further strengthening insurance-related regulatory bodies and establishing the Insurance Authority as a powerful and competent entity.
Malaysian company to invest in Mygdi hydro project
The promoter Hydro Visual Pvt Ltd and Malaysian company have inked agreements to purchase shares, engineering and construction purposes.
Police nabs eight with 78,000 masks
The police confiscated 78,000 units of masks from Mahakal Manju Shree Traders in Dallu, operated by 30-year-old Mintu Tamang. Tamang, a resident of Kavre, has been living in Swayambhu.
