SOCIETY
210 people killed in natural disasters across Nepal since June 10
210 people killed in natural disasters across Nepal since Ju...
KATHMANDU, Aug 29: A total of 210 people have died in various disasters such as floods and landslides triggered by the monsoon rains in various parts of the country since June 10.
Aug 29, 2024
OPINION
Urgent need for EdTech integration in Nepal’s education system
Urgent need for EdTech integration in Nepal’s education syst...
Nepal’s education system urgently requires a comprehensive upgrade. SEE graduate rate of less than 50% indicates that upgrading the grading system alone is insufficient; it must also improve institutional and individual capacities.
Aug 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Banks’ interest rate on fixed deposit dropped to 6.54 percent from 10.53 percent per annum...
Banks’ interest rate on fixed deposit dropped to 6.54 percen...
KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Commercial banks of Nepal have lowered their interest rate on fixed deposits to as low as 6.54 percent per annum after having excessive loanable funds amid slow demand for credits.
Aug 29, 2024
Editorial
Afghan morality law
Afghan morality law
Soon after celebrating three years in power, the Afghan Taliban have further toughened social suppression. Their recent morality law comprises 35 articles that mandate severe lifestyle and behavior constraints, with penalties for being late for prayers, associating with non-family members of the opp...
Aug 29, 2024
ECONOMY
USAID-supported KISAN project sets a unique model to empower farmers and agri-businesses t...
USAID-supported KISAN project sets a unique model to empower...
Farmers in Nepal face challenges not only in selling their produce at fair prices but also face significant difficulties in production. Many lack access to essential services like agro-veterinary consultations, improved seeds, and other agricultural inputs, which hampers their productivity. A uniqu...
Aug 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal, UK sign grant agreement worth Rs 13 billion for climate resilience, empowerment of...
Nepal, UK sign grant agreement worth Rs 13 billion for clima...
KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Nepal and the United Kingdom have signed two separate memorandums of understanding (MoU) relating to grant aid on Wednesday.
Aug 29, 2024
ECONOMY
NRB holds gold worth Rs 82.43 billion, with an addition 25.3 percent more investment in la...
NRB holds gold worth Rs 82.43 billion, with an addition 25.3...
KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) acquired gold worth Rs 82.43 billion by the end of fiscal year 2023/24.
Aug 28, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt plans to expand tax-friendly service and control revenue leakages
Govt plans to expand tax-friendly service and control revenu...
KATHMANDU, Aug 28: The Central Revenue Leakage Control Committee has introduced a comprehensive plan to boost revenue collection in the current fiscal year by taking measures such curbing revenue leakages and expanding tax-friendly services.
Aug 28, 2024
SPORTS
Bangladesh humbles Nepal in SAFF U-20 Championship final as the hosts misses chance to lif...
Bangladesh humbles Nepal in SAFF U-20 Championship final as...
KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Nepal suffered a 4-1 defeat to Bangladesh in the final of the SAFF U-20 Championship 2024 held at the ANFA Complex Ground in Satdobato, Lalitpur, on Wednesday.
Aug 28, 2024
SOCIETY
RSP lawmaker Dhakal demands immediate release of youths arrested on charge of sloganeering
RSP lawmaker Dhakal demands immediate release of youths arre...
KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Hari Dhakal has demanded the immediate release of the youths arrested by the police on the charge of sloganeering in Tundikhel.
Aug 28, 2024