Editorial
Take effective measures to curb policy corruption
Take effective measures to curb policy corruption
The recent scams involving corruptions and misuse of authority that have surfaced have unveiled the distorted face of Nepalese politics and the upper echelons of bureaucracy. Firstly, the instances of corruption and irregularities have proliferated in the country with the direct involvement of polit...
Mar 21, 2024
SOCIETY
Study reveals intermittent fasting could increase heart attack risk by 91%
Study reveals intermittent fasting could increase heart atta...
KATHMANDU, March 20: A study has found that intermittent fasting may increase the risk of heart attack by 91 percent.
Mar 20, 2024
ECONOMY
FinMin Pun directs Investment Summit Secretariat to expedite preparations for Summit
FinMin Pun directs Investment Summit Secretariat to expedite...
KATHMANDU, March 20: A meeting of the upcoming Third Investment Summit Steering Committee held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of the Committee's Coordinator and Minister for Finance Barshaman Pun has directed the Investment Summit Secretariat to speed up the preparatory works for successful compl...
Mar 20, 2024
SOCIETY
World Happiness Report: Nepal holds 93rd position, Finland first among 143 countries
World Happiness Report: Nepal holds 93rd position, Finland f...
KATHMANDU, March 20: Finland has remained the happiest country in the world for the seventh year in a row in 2024.
Mar 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Embezzlement of billions of rupees suspected in embossed number plate contract
Embezzlement of billions of rupees suspected in embossed num...
KATHMANDU, March 20: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has initiated an inquiry and has asked for payment details on the suspicion of financial irregularities amounting to billions of rupees in connection with the embossed number plate contract.
Mar 20, 2024
ECONOMY
137 industries in Kailali closed due to raw material shortage
137 industries in Kailali closed due to raw material shortag...
KAILALI, March 20: As many as 137 cottage and small industries have closed down in Kailali district due to the shortage of raw materials.
Mar 20, 2024
SPORTS
CAN announces Nepali squad for Friendship Cup
CAN announces Nepali squad for Friendship Cup
KATHMANDU, March 20: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has unveiled the lineup for the Nepali team to compete in the forthcoming Friendship Cup against Ireland ‘A’, scheduled to take place both at home and in India.
Mar 20, 2024
POLITICS
ICC President Barclay calls on PM Dahal
ICC President Barclay calls on PM Dahal
KATHMANDU, March 20: President of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Greg Barclay, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Wednesday.
Mar 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt officials suspect possible gold smuggling via northern region's rescue flights
Govt officials suspect possible gold smuggling via northern...
KATHMANDU, March 20: It is suspected that gold is smuggled through helicopter rescue flights from around the northern border crossing with China.
Mar 20, 2024
POLITICS
Govt to make diplomatic efforts to reclaim Nepali territory
Govt to make diplomatic efforts to reclaim Nepali territory
KATHMANDU, March 20: The government is to take an effective diplomatic move to take back the Nepali territory of Limpiyadhura, Lipulek, Kalapani, Susta, and other sites.
Mar 20, 2024