POLITICS
Mayor Sampang’s calls for justice over defamation fall on deaf ears at federal ministries
Mayor Sampang’s calls for justice over defamation fall on de...
Sampang, an independent candidate who was elected the mayor of Dharan in the 2022 local level election, wrote to two different federal ministries on Sunday on two separate issues, but officials of the ministries say they are unaware of any such letters.
Dec 09, 2024
OPINION
Child Marriage in Nepal: An Urgent Call for Change
Child Marriage in Nepal: An Urgent Call for Change
Despite Nepal's legal prohibition of child marriage and setting the minimum marriage age at 20 years, the practice persists in certain communities. According to UNICEF Nepal Country Profile, 2019, “Nepal is home to 5 million child brides, out of which 1.3 million married before age 15. “
Dec 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt has stock of over 115,000 metric tons of chemical fertilizer
Govt has stock of over 115,000 metric tons of chemical ferti...
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development said it has a stock of 78,822 metric tons of urea, 29,522 metric tons of diammonium phosphate (DAP) and 6,967 metric tons of potash.
Dec 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Road over Tukucha River in Kamaladi set to open from December 11
Road over Tukucha River in Kamaladi set to open from Decembe...
The road is currently in its final phase of construction, with only sidewalk repairs and some finishing touches remaining. The Department of Roads has confirmed that the road will be open for traffic starting December 11.
Dec 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Embark College launched in Lalitpur, partners with University of Roehampton
Embark College launched in Lalitpur, partners with Universit...
Chairman Shekhar Golchha said that the college’s vision is to become a hub for innovation and entrepreneurial excellence in Nepal.
Dec 08, 2024
SOCIETY
TJ commissions at risk of falling victim to political power-sharing
TJ commissions at risk of falling victim to political power-...
The list includes former administrators, judges, senior advocates, former ambassadors, human rights activists, and others. The authorities have set a five-day deadline for the submission of responses regarding the listed individuals.
Dec 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Black panther and squirrel spotted in Rara
Black panther and squirrel spotted in Rara
Rara National Park's Officiating Senior Conservation Officer Mahesh Neupane said that the cameras have captured images of mammals like Black Panther, Himalayan bear, fox, musk deer, wild boar and squirrel, among other animals. Of these animals, the black panther and squirrel have been sighted for th...
Dec 08, 2024
Market
NEPSE loses 45.93 points, daily turnover falls to Rs 7.46 billion
NEPSE loses 45.93 points, daily turnover falls to Rs 7.46 bi...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday plunged by 45.93 points to close at 2,689.00
Dec 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Dharan sub-metropolis urges MoFAGA for immediate appointment of CAO
Dharan sub-metropolis urges MoFAGA for immediate appointment...
In a letter signed by Mayor Harka Sampang, the municipality emphasized that the ongoing vacancy has made it difficult to carry out essential tasks, impacting service delivery to the people of Dharan. The letter stresses that the stagnation is hampering the municipality’s ability to function ef...
Dec 08, 2024
POLITICS
Police claim Lamichhane has faced no mistreatment in custody
Police claim Lamichhane has faced no mistreatment in custody
Issuing a press release on Sunday, spokesperson for the DPO Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bhesh Raj Rijal denied the claims of inhumane treatment of former minister Lamichhane, refuting the news circulating on social media.
Dec 08, 2024