POLITICS
NUP prepares to stake claim to chief ministership in Sudurpaschim
NUP prepares to stake claim to chief ministership in Sudurpa...
DHANGADI, April 14: The deadline for the formation of the government in Sudurpaschim Province is ending today.
Apr 14, 2024
SOCIETY
Public holiday for Judsheetal festival in Madhesh today
Public holiday for Judsheetal festival in Madhesh today
GODAR (DHANSUHA), April 14: The Judsheetal festival is being celebrated today in Terai-Madhesh and the Mithila region. During this festival, elders sprinkle water on the heads of the young and bless them with good health and long life.
Apr 14, 2024
Lifestyle
Gunshots heard outside Salman Khan’s residence in Mumbai, police probe on
Gunshots heard outside Salman Khan’s residence in Mumbai, po...
MUMBAI, April 14: Gunshots were heard outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence in Mumbai’s Bandra area early on Sunday, with the police saying that five rounds were fired by unidentified assailants.
Apr 14, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal received FDI commitment worth Rs 30.09 billion in Q3
Nepal received FDI commitment worth Rs 30.09 billion in Q3
KATHMANDU, April 14: Foreign investors have pledged to inject a total capital of Rs 30.09 billion in the first nine months of the current fiscal year.
Apr 14, 2024
SOCIETY
Thunderstorms likely in five provinces
Thunderstorms likely in five provinces
KATHMANDU, April 14: There is a possibility of thunderstorms in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces after noon today. Furthermore, the weather will remain partially cloudy in the hilly parts of the country including Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, and the we...
Apr 14, 2024
SOCIETY
Jhulaghat transit point to be closed from Tuesday
Jhulaghat transit point to be closed from Tuesday
BAITADI, April 14: The Jhulaghat border crossing point with India will be closed from Tuesday. The border transit point is going to be closed in view of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in India, said Chief District Officer of Baitadi, Bhimkant Sharma.
Apr 14, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold prices surge by Rs 29,000 per tola over the past year
Gold prices surge by Rs 29,000 per tola over the past year
KATHMANDU, April 14: Gold has become expensive by Rs 29,000 per tola in the domestic market of Nepal in the past one year, mainly due to the volatility seen in gold prices in the international market caused by instability in the foreign currency market along with the rising tension among a number of...
Apr 14, 2024
OPINION
'Victim blaming'- Nepali society's response to sexual violence
'Victim blaming'- Nepali society's response to sexual violen...
Multiple studies show that in most sexual assaults, the attacker is someone known and trusted by the victim.
Apr 14, 2024
POLITICS
NC Parliamentary Party meeting underway, HoR meeting scheduled for 11AM
NC Parliamentary Party meeting underway, HoR meeting schedul...
KATHMANDU, April 14: The meeting of the Nepali Congress (NC) Parliamentary Party is underway. The meeting has been convened at 8AM in the Lhotse Hall of Parliament House in New Baneshwar.
Apr 14, 2024
SOCIETY
Kathmandu DAO lifts ban on protests from Maitighar Mandala to Baneshwor amid public pressu...
Kathmandu DAO lifts ban on protests from Maitighar Mandala t...
KATHMANDU, April 13: Amid criticisms from various quarters including those from civil society and political groups, the prohibitory order enforced in the areas from Maitighar Mandala to Baneshwar in Kathmandu has been lifted with immediate effect.
Apr 14, 2024