Business & Economy
Indian vegetables sneak into Birgunj unchecked
Indian vegetables sneak into Birgunj unchecked
Traders are using the open border points connecting Parsa and Bara districts to bring in vegetables daily, mostly on bicycles. Taking advantage of these crossings, cyclists regularly transport fresh vegetables and fruits from Raxaul into Birgunj.
2 days ago
SOCIETY
Squatter settlements along Manohara River being cleared
Squatter settlements along Manohara River being cleared
Demolition of illegal structures in Thapathali and Gairigaun in Kathmandu has already been completed. However, efforts to clear the squatter settlement along the Manohara River in Bhaktapur were halted Saturday evening after some residents pelted stones at security personnel.
2 days ago
ECONOMY
Nepal's new energy strategy targets growth, exports and reform push
Nepal's new energy strategy targets growth, exports and refo...
Rising use of high-energy-consuming devices in households and businesses has also been flagged as a challenge. So has the need to expand electricity use in agriculture, irrigation, and industry, along with the lack of infrastructure for electric vehicle charging.
3 days ago
POLITICS
Minister Khanal promises order in diplomatic conduct
Minister Khanal promises order in diplomatic conduct
Speaking at a program organized by the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Tarkeshwor Municipality-10, Manmaiju, he stressed the need to follow diplomatic codes of conduct and said the current government is actively working to streamline both foreign relations and diplomatic behavior.
3 days ago
SPORTS
Nepal beat UAE by 37 runs, powered by sharp bowling
Nepal beat UAE by 37 runs, powered by sharp bowling
In the opening match of the tri-series, which began Saturday at Kirtipur, Nepal defeated the visiting UAE by 37 runs in an exciting contest. After suffering four consecutive losses, Nepal finally returned to winning ways. Dipendra Singh Airee’s all-round brilliance, backed by a disciplined bow...
3 days ago
SOCIETY
422 disaster incidents in 12 days: 23 dead, 73 injured
422 disaster incidents in 12 days: 23 dead, 73 injured
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, 23 people have died and 73 others have been injured in disasters between Baisakh 1 and 12, or April 14 to 25.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
Two clinics sealed, doctor barred in pregnant woman’s death probe in Butwal
Two clinics sealed, doctor barred in pregnant woman’s death...
A probe committee investigating the death of a pregnant woman, Gita Pandey, in Butwal has submitted its preliminary report to the Nepal Medical Council, recommending immediate action against health facilities and personnel involved in her abortion procedure.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
Thunderstorms likely nationwide as westerly system persists; heavier rainfall expected in...
Thunderstorms likely nationwide as westerly system persists;...
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has said that Nepal remains under the partial influence of westerly and local winds, triggering widespread cloud cover and rainfall activity across the country today.
3 days ago
ECONOMY
Non-life insurers collects premium of Rs 36.58 billion in nine months
Non-life insurers collects premium of Rs 36.58 billion in ni...
Non-life insurance companies collected premiums worth Rs 36.58 billion in nine months of the current Fiscal Year (FY).
3 days ago
WORLD
US envoys head to Pakistan for Iran war talks
US envoys head to Pakistan for Iran war talks
US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital Saturday to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran, although Iranian state media said Tehran's envoys had no immediate plans to hold face-to-face talks.
3 days ago