SOCIETY
Nepal and China sign cooperation agreement for cultural exchange and language teaching
Nepal and China sign cooperation agreement for cultural exch...
On this occasion, PM and Chancellor of Lumbini Buddhist University Oli expressed his gratitude over the expansion of academic and educational relations and cooperation between the two countries, stating that the ties between Nepal and China have existed for centuries, even at the people's level.
Dec 30, 2024
SOCIETY
IIDS Policy Conclave concludes with focus on knowledge economy
IIDS Policy Conclave concludes with focus on knowledge econo...
Through the conclave, IIDS highlighted multiple drawbacks in the government’s plan including surging private credit, youth migration, trade imbalance, dependence on remittances, misallocation of resources, geographical constraints and tensions, low productivity, and high production costs
Dec 30, 2024
ECONOMY
NEA receives permission to import additional 350 MW of electricity from India’s Bihar and...
NEA receives permission to import additional 350 MW of elect...
The NEA had sought permission to import 600 MW of electricity including 450 MW from Bihar and 150 MW from Uttar Pradesh. However, India has granted permission to import 350 MW of electricity.
Dec 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Dahal vows to expose Giri Bandhu Tea Estate 'misdeed' and other cases
Dahal vows to expose Giri Bandhu Tea Estate 'misdeed' and ot...
Dahal further said that he would also uncover other cases. He urged the public to bring the Maoist Center back to power, promising that such a move would lead to good governance, prosperity, and economic development.
Dec 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Bandipur declares 2025 as visit year, aims to attract 200,000 tourists
Bandipur declares 2025 as visit year, aims to attract 200,00...
The plan is to attract 100,000 domestic tourists and 100,000 foreign tourists to Bandipur during the visit year
Dec 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Two arrested in possession of 160 kg marijuana in Birgunj
Two arrested in possession of 160 kg marijuana in Birgunj
The arrested persons are Krishna Ghalan, 44, of Kamane, Hetauda Sub-metropolitan City-7, Makwanpur, and Ronal Bishwokarma, 20, of Rapti Municipality-3, Chitwan.
Dec 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Source disclosure required for savings above Rs 1 million in cooperatives
Source disclosure required for savings above Rs 1 million in...
While the ordinance is seen as a necessary step towards improving the sector’s stability, there are concerns that cooperative activists may oppose certain stringent provisions.
Dec 30, 2024
WORLD
Jeju Air crash prompts mass trip cancellations in South Korea
Jeju Air crash prompts mass trip cancellations in South Kore...
Domestic flights accounted for around 33,000 cancellations, while international flights cancellations stood at around 34,000, the company said.
Dec 30, 2024
POLITICS
Bhim Rawal to hold press conference on Wednesday to announce new party
Bhim Rawal to hold press conference on Wednesday to announce...
Dr Bhim Rawal, who was expelled from the CPN-UML recently, will hold a press conference on Wednesday to announce his plans for a new political party.
Dec 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Twist of fate: Wild elephant invades Elephant Festival
Twist of fate: Wild elephant invades Elephant Festival
A wild elephant has entered the ongoing Elephant Festival in Sauraha, Chitwan. On the last day of the festival, a wild elephant named Makuna, entered the festival venue and disrupted the event taking place at that moment.
Dec 30, 2024