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Former President Bhandari extends best wishes on Shree Panchami
Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended best wishes on the occasion of Shree Panchami festival today. Former Head of the State in her best wishes message mentions that good education to children could develop them into competitive citizens in the future.
Netherlands bowls out Thailand for 86 runs in Women's T20I Tri-Series
Thailand posted a target of 87 runs for the Netherlands in the ongoing Nepal Women's T20I Tri-Series at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on Monday. Batting first, Thailand scored 86 runs before being all out in 19.5 overs.
Former President Bhandari extends best wishes on Shree Panchami
US tech giant OpenAI on Monday unveiled a ChatGPT tool called "deep research" ahead of high-level meetings in Tokyo, as China's DeepSeek chatbot heats up competition in the AI field.
Power cutoff in various parts of Kathmandu for eight days from today
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has announced that there will be disruption in supply of power in Kuleshwor, Baneshwor, Jorpati, and Kirtipur distribution centers in Kathmandu for eight days starting from today.
Children start writing on Basanta Panchami (Photo feature)
In the pictures, children can be seen writing the alphabet or their first words at the Jhamsikhel in Lalitpur.
OpenAI announces new 'deep research' tool for ChatGPT
US tech giant OpenAI on Monday unveiled a ChatGPT tool called "deep research" ahead of high-level meetings in Tokyo, as China's DeepSeek chatbot heats up competition in the AI field.
Beyonce wins top country album honors at Grammys
Beyonce on Sunday won the Grammy for the year's best country album for her culture-shaking "Cowboy Carter," a record that served as an indictment of the Nashville-centered industry long accused of sidelining Black artists.
Remittance inflow increases 4.1 percent in last six months
Remittance inflows increased 4.1 percent to Rs.763.08 billion in the review period compared to an increase of 22.2 percent in the same period of the previous year.
Remittance inflow increases 4.1 percent in last six months
Remittance inflows increased 4.1 percent to Rs.763.08 billion in the review period compared to an increase of 22.2 percent in the same period of the previous year.
Modernization in agriculture necessary: Minister Gurung
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has said that modernization in agriculture is essential for the development of the villages.
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Dhaka air quality worst in world Monday morning
Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, has topped the list of cities having the worst air quality with an AQI score of 243 at 8:50 am on Monday. Such an unhealthy environment has been prevailing in the densely polluted city over the past few days.
Year-on-year consumer price inflation at 5.41 percent: NRB Report
Kathmandu, Feb 3: The y-o-y consumer price inflation stood at 5.41 per cent in mid-January 2025 compared to 5.26 per cent a year ago, the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) stated in its report, 'Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal.' The report is based on six months data ending Mid-January, 2024/25. The food and beverage inflation stood at 7.67 percent whereas non-food and service inflation stood at 4.19 percent in the review month. During the same period in the previous year, the price indices of these groups had increased by 5.75 percent and 4.93 percent respectively. Under the food and beverage category, y-o-y price index of vegetable sub-category increased 28.52 percent, ghee & oil 10.67 percent, pulses and legumes 9.48 percent and cereal grains & their products 7.23 percent while y-o-y price index of spices sub-category decreased 3.12 percent. Under the non-food and services category, y-o-y price index of miscellaneous goods & services sub-category increased 9.35 percent, alcoholic drinks 7.01 percent, clothes and footwear 6.75 percent and furnishing & household equipment 5.29 percent. During the review month, y-o-y price index in rural areas increased by 5.68 percent, while in urban areas, it rose by 5.31 percent. Based on provinces, in the review month, y-o-y consumer price inflation in Koshi Province is 6.73 percent, Madhesh Province 5.96 percent, Bagmati Province 5.14 percent, Gandaki Province 4.37 percent, Lumbini Province 4.83 percent, Karnali Province 4.60 percent, and Sudurpashchim Province 5.67 percent. In the review month, y-o-y consumer price inflation in the Kathmandu Valley, Terai, Hill and Mountain region surged to 5.03 percent, 5.60 percent, 5.41 percent and 5.27 percent respectively. Wholesale Price Inflation (WPI) The NRB report stated that y-o-y wholesale price inflation stood at 4.01 percent in mid-January 2025 compared to 3.36 percent a year ago. The y-o-y wholesale price of consumption goods, intermediate goods and capital goods increased 6.92 percent, 2.55 percent and 3.14 percent respectively. The y-o-y wholesale price of construction material decreased by 4.28 percent in the review month. The y-o-y salary and wage index increased 2.85 percent in second quarter of fiscal year 2024-25 compared to 5.56 percent a year ago. Based on provinces, in the review quarter, the increase in y-o-y salary and wage index in Koshi Province is 1.30 percent, Madhesh Province 4.26 percent, Bagmati Province 1.73 percent, Gandaki Province 2.70 percent, Lumbini Province 3.37 percent, Karnali Province 3.08 percent, and Sudurpashchim Province 7.59 percent. Merchandise Trade During the six months of 2024/25, merchandise exports increased 31.8 percent to Rs.98.79 billion against a decrease of 7.2 percent in the same period of the previous year. Destination-wise, exports to India, China and other countries increased 46.1 percent, 19.7 percent and 1.0 percent respectively. Exports of soyabean oil, tea, polyster yarn and thread, particle board, cardamom, among others increased whereas exports of palm oil, zinc sheet, ginger, readymade garments, herbs, among others decreased in the review period. During the six months of 2024/25, merchandise imports increased 7.1 percent to Rs.822.37 billion against a decline of 3.1 percent a year ago. Destination-wise, imports from India, China and other countries increased 5.9 percent, 8.9 percent and 9.0 percent respectively. Imports of crude soyabean oil, rice/paddy, transport equipment, vehicle and other vehicle spare parts, sponge iron, edible oil, among others increased whereas imports of petroleum products, crude palm oil, gold, chemical fertilizer, peas, among others decreased in the review period. Based on customs points, exports from Bhairahawa, Biratnagar, Birgunj, Dry port, Kailali, Krishnanagar, Mechi, Nepalgunj, and Rasuwa customs offices increased whereas exports from all other major customs points decreased in the review period. On the import side, imports from Bhairahawa, Biratnagar, Birgunj, Jaleshwor, Kailali, Kanchanpur, Krishnanagar, Mechi, Nepalgunj, Rasuwa, Tatopani and Tribhuwan Airport customs offices increased whereas imports from Dry port customs points decreased in the review period. Total trade deficit increased 4.4 percent to Rs.723.58 billion during the six months of 2024/25. Such a deficit had decreased 2.6 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year. The export-import ratio increased to 12.0 percent in the review period from 9.8 percent in the corresponding period of the previous year. During the six months of 2024/25, merchandise imports from India by paying convertible foreign currency amounted Rs.88.56 billion. Such amount was Rs.76.25 billion in the same period of the previous year. (RSS)
Remittance inflow increases 4.1 percent in last six months
Remittance inflows increased 4.1 percent to Rs.763.08 billion in the review period compared to an increase of 22.2 percent in the same period of the previous year.
Tulta Gaun of Achham
Tulta village located in Turmakhad Rural Municipality of Achham district on the banks of the Karnali river flowing through the border of Achham district and Dailekh district.
Gold being traded at Rs162, 800 per tola today
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 162,800 per tola today.
