Editorial
Lebanon on edge
Lebanon on edge
Not content with the bloodbath it has unleashed in Gaza, Israel is now on the rampage in Lebanon, routinely violating that country’s sovereignty and hitting civilian targets in its quest to target Hezbollah. The week began with an unprecedented example of ‘digital terrorism’, as hundreds of pagers b...
Sep 24, 2024
SOCIETY
Why is it necessary to protect hornets?
Why is it necessary to protect hornets?
KATHMANDU, Sept 23: Hornets play a vital role in pollination and maintaining environmental balance, despite their venomous sting.
Sep 23, 2024
SOCIETY
Jimbu Thakali fined Rs 300,000 for selling 'mineral water' at excessive price
Jimbu Thakali fined Rs 300,000 for selling 'mineral water' a...
KATHMANDU, Sept 23: The Department of Commerce, Supplies, and Consumer Protection has fined Rs 300,000 to Jimbu Thakali of Shanti Nagar, Kathmandu.
Sep 23, 2024
SOCIETY
Schools in Mahottari closed due to searing heat
Schools in Mahottari closed due to searing heat
MAHOTTARI, Sept 23: The schools in Mahottari district are closed following an excessive rise in temperature. Manrasishwa Municipality in the far south of the district has announced six days of school holidays from Monday due to excessive heat.
Sep 23, 2024
SOCIETY
Police, court make conflicting statements on Rabi Lamichhane's arrest warrant
Police, court make conflicting statements on Rabi Lamichhane...
Multiple news media have published varied reports on whether an arrest warrant has been issued against Rabi Lamichhane for his alleged involvement in the co-operative fraud case, while the police and the court have provided conflicting opinions on the issuance of the warrant.
Sep 23, 2024
SOCIETY
TU investigating Shankar Dev admission fiasco
TU investigating Shankar Dev admission fiasco
The Tribhuvan University (TU), on Monday, initiated an investigation into the alleged irregularities in the admission process of one of its affiliated institutions Shankar Dev Campus.
Sep 23, 2024
SOCIETY
Kaski District Court orders police to investigate Chhabilal Joshi, extends custody by five...
Kaski District Court orders police to investigate Chhabilal...
KATHMANDU, Sept 23: The Kaski District Court has permitted the police to remand former DIG Chhabilal Joshi in custody for five days to investigate his role in misappropriation of cooperative funds as a director of Gorkha Media Network.
Sep 23, 2024
SOCIETY
12,000 police personnel to be deployed in Kathmandu Valley for security during Dashain-Tih...
12,000 police personnel to be deployed in Kathmandu Valley f...
KATHMANDU, Sept 23: The police are implementing a comprehensive security plan for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath festivals, during which many people leave the Kathmandu Valley to visit their ancestral homes.
Sep 23, 2024
SOCIETY
Task force submits report on technical and vocational education curriculum reform
Task force submits report on technical and vocational educat...
KATHMANDU, Sept 23: A task force formed to reform curriculum for technical and vocational education and training has submitted its report to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
Sep 23, 2024
ECONOMY
Bhat-Bhateni offers significant discount on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhath
Bhat-Bhateni offers significant discount on the occasion of...
KATHMANDU, Sept, 23: Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket is offering significant discounts on a variety of products across all stores in the country on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath festivals. According to Bhat Bhateni Supermarket, this offer will remain valid from October 3 to November 7.
Sep 23, 2024