WORLD
PM Modi, Russian President Putin discuss SCO, G20, issues of bilateral cooperation
PM Modi, Russian President Putin discuss SCO, G20, issues of...
New Delhi [India], July 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed issues of bilateral cooperation including Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and G20. PM Modi also reiterated his call for dialogue and diplomacy while disc...
Jul 01, 2023
POLITICS
Parliamentary practice expected from all political parties: Speaker Ghimire
Parliamentary practice expected from all political parties:...
KATHMANDU, July 1: Speaker Devraj Ghimire has expected constitutional and parliamentary practices from all political parties and members in the parliament.
Jul 01, 2023
ECONOMY
PM pledges special initiation to promote Pokhara Int’l Airport
PM pledges special initiation to promote Pokhara Int’l Airpo...
GANDAKI, July 1: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has pledged to take special initiatives to operate international flights through the Pokhara International Airport.
Jul 01, 2023
SOCIETY
Landslide disrupts vehicular movement along Narayanghat-Mugling road section
Landslide disrupts vehicular movement along Narayanghat-Mugl...
CHITWAN, July 1: The Narayanghat-Mugling road section has been blocked due to a landslide. The landslide on the road in Ichchakamana rural municipality-5 this morning disrupted the vehicular movement along Narayanghat-Mugling section of the road.
Jul 01, 2023
OPINION
Why Do Some Leaders Wither Away?
Why Do Some Leaders Wither Away?
People appointed in leadership roles often fare well in the given responsibility to the awe and wonder of many. They wake up with full enthusiasm and end the day with the same energy.
Jul 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt registers E-commerce Bill in parliament to establish legal framework for electronic b...
Govt registers E-commerce Bill in parliament to establish le...
KATHMANDU, July 1: The Government of Nepal has taken proactive measures by registering a bill in the parliament to lay the foundation for private companies engaged in operating business through electronic means. With the absence of a robust legal system, conducting business through electronic means...
Jul 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal imported paddy, rice worth over Rs 33.6 billion in 11 months of current FY
Nepal imported paddy, rice worth over Rs 33.6 billion in 11...
KATHMANDU, July 1: Nepal imported rice and paddy worth over Rs 33.6 billion in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year despite the government’s commitment to become self-sufficient in food by increasing agricultural production.
Jul 01, 2023
Editorial
Reviving food self-sufficiency in Nepal
Reviving food self-sufficiency in Nepal
The increasing volume of imports in our agrarian country is a cause for serious concern. Nepal, known for its rich agricultural heritage, has experienced a steady decline in paddy plantation, leading to a growing dependence on foreign imports. This worrisome trend demands immediate attention from th...
Jul 01, 2023
BLOG
Road or a death trap?
Road or a death trap?
The infamous Kulekhani-Sisneri-Pharping road has seen multiple accidents and deaths throughout the year. Had the Kathmandu-Terai/Madhesh Fast Track (KTFT) been constructed within the given deadline, the number of deaths we have witnessed wouldn’t have been so high. I took the same road, and to be ho...
Jun 30, 2023
POLITICS
Within a year of its establishment, LSP divided into two distinct factions
Within a year of its establishment, LSP divided into two dis...
KATHMANDU, June 30: Despite nearly a year passing since the inception of the Loktantrik Samajwadi Party (LSP), the formation of a central committee remains pending. Moreover, the party's fraternal organizations are yet to be established, resulting in a state of turmoil within the party within such a...
Jun 30, 2023