Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, emphasized that no agreement contrary to Islamic principles was made in the Doha Agreement, dismissing claims of secret deals with the United States as baseless. Speaking at a gathering in Kapisa, Mawlawi Abdul Kabir further highlighted the growing international relations of the Islamic Emirate, noting […]
Read MoreConsumers will have to pay Rs159 per litre for petrol and Rs151 per litre for diesel in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Dipayal. The Nepal Oil Corporation has increased the price of petrol, diesel and kerosene. The petrol price has been hiked by Re1 per litre while the diesel and kerosene have gone up by Rs4 per […]
Read MoreThe government has nearly doubled its borrowing from commercial banks in the first three months of the current fiscal year compared to the equivalent period last year, primarily due to lower revenue collection. Bankers also attributed the increased government borrowing to high interest rates on treasury bills and bonds, which have become an attractive investment […]
Read MoreThe killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar has again strained India’s diplomatic relations with Canada. In this situation, New Delhi is withdrawing the High Commissioner appointed in Ottawa. India’s Ministry of External Affairs took this decision on Monday after Canada complained that some people there, including High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Barma, were involved in […]
Read MoreAt least three police officers were killed in a militant attack on police headquarters in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Three attackers were later killed in a police counter-attack. The casualties occurred when militants attacked the police headquarters and residential complex in Bannu district on Monday. Police sources said their operation is still ongoing and the […]
Read MoreCompliant e-waste recycling could provide Bangladesh with a $500 million annual economic opportunity if the country formally manages all its electrical and electronic waste, which is currently either being informally recycled or discarded into the environment, said experts at a seminar yesterday. The seminar, titled “The Formal E-Waste Management 2024,” was organised by the WEEE […]
Read MoreThe Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today that the government has decided to review the Wind Power Project in Mannar, which involves India’s Adani Group. Deputy Solicitor General Dr. Awanti Perera, appearing on behalf of the Attorney General, informed the Supreme Court that the interim cabinet of the new government has decided to review […]
Read MoreIn celebration of the 13th Royal Wedding Anniversary of Their Majesties, Drukair signed a Purchase Agreement with Airbus for five new aircraft, including three A320neo and two A321XLR models, in Paro yesterday. The three A320neo aircrafts will replace the two A319s ageing planes, ensuring the continuity and efficiency in their fleet operations. Drukair CEO Tandi […]
Read MoreMaldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Monday, has decided to ban the import and use of vape in the Maldives. He announced the decision via a post on X. The President, in the post, said he has instructed to ban the import of vaping devices and parts of such devices starting from November 15th and instructed […]
Read MoreOver the past decade, Nepal received foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments worth Rs395.92 billion, but only Rs126.29 billion, or 37.89% of the pledged amount, has materialised, according to data from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Between fiscal year 2014/15 and the last fiscal year, although substantial foreign investment commitments were made, a significant portion failed to […]
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