WORLD
Global freedom drops sharply in 2023, study says
Global freedom drops sharply in 2023, study says
WASHINGTON, March 1: Democracy faced sharp, widespread setbacks worldwide in 2023 with violence and manipulation marring a series of elections, Freedom House said Thursday.
Mar 01, 2024
SPORTS
WAFF Women's Championship: Nepal lost to Jordan in penalties
WAFF Women's Championship: Nepal lost to Jordan in penalties
KATHMANDU, March 1: Nepal lost to Jordan in the penalties in the final match of West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) Women's Championship held at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The match had kicked off at 9:45 pm NST on Thursday.
Mar 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces to experience rain today
Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces to experience rain today
KATHMANDU, March 1: There is a possibility of light snowfall at some places of Koshi and Gandaki provinces today. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, there is currently a partial influence of westerly winds over Nepal.
Mar 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Vice-Chancellor of Purbanchal University to be recommended without shortlisting
Vice-Chancellor of Purbanchal University to be recommended w...
KATHMANDU, March 1: The Vice-Chancellor Selection and Recommendation Committee of Purbanchal University has announced that the conceptual papers and action plans submitted by the applicants for the Vice-Chancellor position are currently under evaluation.
Mar 01, 2024
WORLD
Airlines had their safest year on record in 2023: IATA
Airlines had their safest year on record in 2023: IATA
PARIS, March 1: Last year was the safest ever for commercial air travel, despite a massive rebound in passenger flights, an airline industry group said Wednesday.
Mar 01, 2024
OPINION
Nepal and Climate Diplomacy
Nepal and Climate Diplomacy
Nepal, despite contributing a small share of global greenhouse gas emissions, recognizes the risks of climate change. Our mountains are a vital source of revenue and water for South Asia. We must take the lead in climate diplomacy by cooperating with our neighbors.
Mar 01, 2024
ECONOMY
SC paves way for MCA-Nepal to invite fresh tender to hire contractors
SC paves way for MCA-Nepal to invite fresh tender to hire co...
KATHMANDU, March 1: Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) has overcome a hurdle for awarding a new contract for construction of electricity transmission lines after the Supreme Court issued a verdict dismissing the writ petition filed against the tender process.
Mar 01, 2024
Editorial
Public Procurement Regulation must not nurture unscrupulous contractors
Public Procurement Regulation must not nurture unscrupulous...
The government has amended the Public Procurement Regulation for the 13th time in a bid to extend the contracts of projects delayed due to various circumstances.
Mar 01, 2024
WORLD
Israeli assault on Rafah would flout international court: UN rights chief
Israeli assault on Rafah would flout international court: UN...
GENEVA, March 1: Israel's planned ground assault on Rafah in the Gaza Strip would contravene the orders issued by the United Nations' highest court, the UN human rights chief said on Thursday.
Mar 01, 2024
SOCIETY
MSF South Asia TB Day 2024: Experts convene to address Tuberculosis challenges in South As...
MSF South Asia TB Day 2024: Experts convene to address Tuber...
KATHMANDU, Feb 29: Health experts have stressed on collaborative effort and innovative strategies to combat tuberculosis (TB) at the regional level.
Feb 29, 2024