ECONOMY
Govt aims at reducing import-based revenue nominally over next five years
Govt aims at reducing import-based revenue nominally over ne...
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: Although the government talks about minimizing its dependency on import-based revenue by mobilizing internal revenue sources for sustainable financial resources, it still continues with its plan to generate a larger portion of its revenue from imported goods.
Sep 13, 2024
OPINION
ICT in Disaster Risk Management and Reduction
ICT in Disaster Risk Management and Reduction
In an increasingly interconnected world, the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) has become more vital than ever.
Sep 13, 2024
SOCIETY
TikTok seeks policy manager for Nepal to strengthen govt relations
TikTok seeks policy manager for Nepal to strengthen govt rel...
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: TikTok is actively recruiting a Policy Manager to handle its regulatory and governmental affairs in Nepal, aiming to address the ongoing ban imposed by the Nepal government nearly 10 months ago.
Sep 13, 2024
Editorial
Is federalism really the answer?
Is federalism really the answer?
In the heat of Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election, the politicians’ favorite ‘F-word’ has once again resurfaced for the umpteenth time. The ‘F-word’ in question, of course, is federalism. During a ‘courtesy meeting’ between Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) leader Mavai Senathirajah and incumbent Pre...
Sep 13, 2024
SOCIETY
National Cardiac Centre launches affordable cardiovascular risk assessment service to bene...
National Cardiac Centre launches affordable cardiovascular r...
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: As part of its ongoing efforts to promote heart health, the National Cardiac Centre (NCC) has introduced an affordable cardiovascular risk assessment service. Priced lower than similar tests at most government hospitals, this initiative makes heart care more accessible to low-inc...
Sep 13, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal begins exporting vegetables to Qatar
Nepal begins exporting vegetables to Qatar
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: Nepal has begun exporting home-grown vegetables to Qatar from Thursday.
Sep 12, 2024
POLITICS
Parliamentary committee directs govt to draft separate law for sports development
Parliamentary committee directs govt to draft separate law f...
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: The Education, Health, and Information Technology Committee under the House of Representatives (HoR) has directed the Ministry of Youth and Sports to draft a separate law for the development of the sports sector.
Sep 12, 2024
POLITICS
Ousting Deputy Speaker will not foster a positive culture in politics: JSP lawmaker Adhika...
Ousting Deputy Speaker will not foster a positive culture in...
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: Amid preparations by the ruling coalition to oust Deputy Speaker Indira Rana on the grounds of breaching professional conduct, Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) Nepal lawmaker Prakash Adhikari has opposed the motion of no confidence against Rana.
Sep 12, 2024
SOCIETY
Former RSP lawmaker Dhaka Kumar Shrestha arrested on charges of selling illegal drugs
Former RSP lawmaker Dhaka Kumar Shrestha arrested on charges...
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: Former lawmaker Dhaka Kumar Shrestha has been arrested on charges of selling illegal drugs.
Sep 12, 2024
POLITICS
PM Oli and ministers reach agreements on work-performance
PM Oli and ministers reach agreements on work-performance
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: The Deputy Prime Minister and Ministers reached a work-performance agreement with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday for the key works to be done and the achievements to be made in the current Fiscal Year (FY).
Sep 12, 2024