SOCIETY
4 Nepalis die from suspected alcohol poisoning in Malaysia
4 Nepalis die from suspected alcohol poisoning in Malaysia
KATHMANDU, Sept 19: At least four Nepali nationals have died and several others taken ill in Malaysia due to suspected alcohol poisoning.
Sep 19, 2018
ECONOMY
IFC calls for more safeguards on hydro project shares to locals
IFC calls for more safeguards on hydro project shares to loc...
KATHMANDU, Sept 19: There should be more community education and improved regulation to maximize opportunities and minimize risks for locals who want to invest in hydropower projects in Nepal, according to a recommendation made by a study report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Sep 19, 2018
SOCIETY
'Transparency a must for prosperous society'
'Transparency a must for prosperous society'
KATHMANDU, Sept 19: Representatives from various sectors of the society including politicians, media persons and experts working in the field of governance have stressed on the need of making the government bodies more transparent and accountable.
Sep 19, 2018
ECONOMY
Rupee falls to record low of 117.07 against dollar
Rupee falls to record low of 117.07 against dollar
KATHMANDU, Sept 19: Rupee is showing no sign of a significant recovery as the value of local unit against the US Dollar nosedived to a record low of Rs 117.07 on Wednesday, according to a reference rate set by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Sep 19, 2018
SOCIETY
New Transportation Act compels drivers to switch profession
New Transportation Act compels drivers to switch profession
PALPA, Sept 19: As many as 200 drivers of Palpa handed over copies of their driving license to Chief District Officer (CDO) protesting against the new provisions in the Criminal code and Transportation Act.
Sep 19, 2018
ECONOMY
Yeti Airlines brings third ATR 72-500
Yeti Airlines brings third ATR 72-500
KATHMANDU, Sept 19: Yeti Airlines has added third ATR 72-500 aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft has received 9N-ALN call-sign from Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, according to a statement issued by the private carrier.
Sep 19, 2018
SOCIETY
TU passes Rs 21.1 billion budget for current fiscal year
TU passes Rs 21.1 billion budget for current fiscal year
KATHMANDU, Sept 19: The annual assembly of Tribhuvan University (TU) held on Tuesday approved a total budget of Rs 21.1 billion for the university for the current fiscal year.
Sep 19, 2018
Editorial
Republic, if we can keep it!
Republic, if we can keep it!
Today marks the third anniversary of promulgation of the federal democratic republic constitution of Nepal. We have come a long way in the last three years.
Sep 19, 2018
OPINION
Global trade system could break down
Global trade system could break down
Threats against the WTO are increasing. Chief among them are ongoing attacks from
Trump’s administration, which is trying to undermine the institution both in letter and in spirit
Sep 19, 2018
OPINION
Together for tourism
Together for tourism
Visit Nepal 2020 is going to gain fair amount of global attention. But will we be able to brand it internationally?
Sep 19, 2018