February 13, 2023 - Digital Khabar

Electricity production decreased by two thirds

February 13, 2023 Digital Desk Digital Desk

13 February, Kathmandu: Dry winter in the country has meant electricity production in the country has gone down significantly. Compared to last year, electricity production in the country has gone down by two-thirds due to a lack of rain during the winter months, said Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). According to NEA, it will have problems supplying electricity during the coming... Read More

Earthquake in Olangchungola, Taplejung

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 Digital Desk Digital Desk

13 February, Kathmandu: An earthquake shook Okhaldhunga this morning. According to the National Centre for Seismology, an earthquake of 4.8 magnitude occurred at 4:30 am with its epicenter around Lelep and Olangchungola in Taplejung. There was no damage, said Cheten Lama, the ward president of Paktanglung-7. Read More

Bank to remain open for essential services only

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 Digital Desk Digital Desk

13 February, Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has instructed banks and financial institutions not to stop essential banking services even though it is a public holiday. On Monday, the government of Nepal declared a public holiday on the occasion of ‘People’s War Day’. Banks and financial institutions remain closed on public holidays. However, the NRB has instructed not to stop... Read More

Turkey, Syria Quake: Death toll crosses 34,000

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 Digital Desk Digital Desk

13 February, Ankara: The death toll from the earthquakes in Turkey and northwestern Syria has gone past 34,000 as rescue efforts continue, reported CNN. It reached at least 34,179 on Sunday (local time). The death toll in Turkey has reached 29,605, said the Turkish Emergency Coordination Center SAKOM. The confirmed death toll in Syria is 4,574. That number includes more... Read More