Editorial
China’s harm’s way
China’s harm’s way
Nepal’s trade with China via the land routes has been disrupted once again with the Chinese side halting the trade through Rasuwagadhi-Kerung till February 3. The Chinese side has cited the celebration of Chinese New Year, which kicked off on January 22 and will be celebrated through February 5. The...
Jan 24, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepal must diversify the genetic landscape in coffee production to mitigate risk
Nepal must diversify the genetic landscape in coffee product...
KATHMANDU, Jan 24: Nepal needs to diversify the genetic landscape in coffee production to mitigate the risk of having a single uniform genetic background, a research has suggested.
Jan 24, 2023
POLITICS
Karnali Province decides to merge Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Physical Infrastructu...
Karnali Province decides to merge Ministry of Energy and Min...
SURKHET, Jan 24: Karnali Provincial government has decided to dissolve the provincial Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation as a part of the agreement among the ruling parties to reduce the number of ministries.
Jan 24, 2023
POLITICS
Gandaki Province downsizes number of ministries from 12 to 7
Gandaki Province downsizes number of ministries from 12 to 7
POKHARA, Jan 23: The ruling parties of Gandaki Province have agreed to downsize the number of provincial ministries to seven from the existing 12 ministries.
Jan 24, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt approval needed to publish calendar
Govt approval needed to publish calendar
KATHMANDU, Jan 24: The Nepal Calendar Determination Development Committee has urged all concerned sides to compulsorily take approval for the publication of calendar.
Jan 24, 2023
OPINION
Climate change and loss of culture: Why you should care
Climate change and loss of culture: Why you should care
What’s your mental picture of the impacts of climate change? Starving polar bears, prolonged drought, rising sea levels, inundated cities, melting glaciers?But have you ever thought about the loss of cultural components because of climate change? If your answer is “no”, you’re in the same boat as mo...
Jan 24, 2023
SOCIETY
‘Disaster management has been limited to demo and drills’
‘Disaster management has been limited to demo and drills’
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POKHARA, Jan 22: Just a few days before the Pokhara Regional International Airport came into operation, an emergency rescue drill was conducted on the airport premises. The purpose of the drill was to make the rescuers familiar with the process of saving passengers in case of a plane crash and how t...
Jan 24, 2023
ECONOMY
Tourism Secretary instructs NAC to make a clear 'business plan' before buying new aircraf...
Tourism Secretary instructs NAC to make a clear 'business pl...
KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Suresh Adhikari, secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, has instructed the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) to prepare a clear business plan before buying an aircraft.
Jan 23, 2023
ECONOMY
Ministry of Tourism collects Rs 0.3 million in donations
Ministry of Tourism collects Rs 0.3 million in donations
KATHMANDU, Jan 23: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has collected Rs 0.3 million from donations after the appointment of the new tourism minister.
Jan 23, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt needs to develop SMEs boost economic development: FNCCI Senior VP Dhakal
Govt needs to develop SMEs boost economic development: FNCCI...
KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Senior Vice President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal has said that the government needs to develop small, domestic, small and medium industries to boost economic development in Nepal.
Jan 23, 2023