Category: General
Landslide obstructs Rapti Highway
Vehicular movement on the Rapti highway has come to a halt due to occurrence of landslides at various locations along the roadway amidst continuous rain.
Assistant Chief District Officer Sabitra Pun at the District Administration Office said the hig…
Sri Lanka’s official reserves reach USD 6 billion
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says it purchased a significant amount of foreign exchange from the domestic market to bolster the Gross Official Reserves (GOR).As of the end of August 2024, GOR stood at USD 6. 0 billion…
Nepal ready to further enhance contribution to global peace, security: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said as the largest contributor of troops and police to UN Peace operations, Nepal is ready to further enhance its contribution to global peace and security.
Addressing the 79th Session of the United Nations General …
Narayangadh-Muglin road section to remain closed during night
The Narayangadh-Muglin road section will remain closed during the night time in view of the possible risk posed by incessant rains.
As per the directives of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the road section has been clo…
Central Bank maintains policy interest rates
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at their current levels of 8…
Foreign Affairs Minister underscores on collaboration to address global problems
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has said that Nepal is committed to work in keeping with the vision of the Asian Collaborative Dialogue for promoting happiness and peace, and prosperity in the Asian nations.
Minister Rana, who is in …
Gold price further soars to set new record
The price of gold increased by Rs 500 per tola (11.66 grams) today, the last day of the week, to set a new record of Rs 161,200 per tola in the domestic market. On Thursday, the price was Rs 160,700 per tola, according to the Nepal Gold and Silver De…
Seylan Bank’s collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels ; Resorts to host ‘The Gathering of the Giants’emerges as a colossal success
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) Seylan Bank’s exclusive collaboration to host the ‘Gathering of the Giants’ with Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts and their nature-based tourism arm, Cinnamon Nature Trails, concluded on a positive note, receiving an enthusiastic r…