WORLD
China increases military spending in face of 'escalating' threats
China increases military spending in face of 'escalating' th...
BEIJING, March 6: China said Sunday its military spending would rise at the fastest pace in four years, warning of "escalating" threats from abroad at a meeting of its rubber-stamp parliament that is set to hand Xi Jinping a third term as president.
Mar 06, 2023
POLITICS
PM Dahal promises to prioritize resolving banking sector problems
PM Dahal promises to prioritize resolving banking sector pro...
KATHMANDU, March 6: The government has shown concerns over the ongoing problems surfaced in the banking sector only after the country’s economic activities have started to show negative impacts along with the dwindling businesses of banks and financial institutions (BFIs).
Mar 06, 2023
WORLD
Civilians flee embattled town as Ukrainian pullout looms
Civilians flee embattled town as Ukrainian pullout looms
KHROMOVE, (Ukraine), March 6: Pressure from Russian forces mounted Saturday on Ukrainians hunkered down in Bakhmut, as residents attempted to flee with help from troops who Western analysts say may be preparing to withdraw from the key eastern stronghold.
Mar 06, 2023
Editorial
What a Flight!
What a Flight!
Nepal has taken a giant leap towards women empowerment. In a groundbreaking event, two female pilots, Captain Bhawana Pant and Co-pilot Srijana Raut, took the helm of an Airbus 320 for an international flight, a first not only for Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) but also for the entire country's av...
Mar 06, 2023
ECONOMY
NTA slaps cash fine of up to Rs 100,000 against eight ISPs
NTA slaps cash fine of up to Rs 100,000 against eight ISPs
KATHMANDU, March 5: Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has slapped a cash penalty against eight internet service providers (ISPs) for not abiding by the prescribed rule.
Mar 05, 2023
POLITICS
A culture that respects labor elevates the nation: NC leader Paudel
A culture that respects labor elevates the nation: NC leade...
KATHMANDU, March 5: Nepali Congress (NC) leader Ram Chandra Paudel has said that a culture that respects labor will elevate the nation.
Mar 05, 2023
ECONOMY
What had happened in flight RA-416?
What had happened in flight RA-416?
KATHMANDU, March 5: The conflict between pilots and flight attendants of the state-owned Nepal Airlines Corporation, which have been going on for at least seven months, has come to the surface. A notice issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has brought to the surface the dispute wh...
Mar 05, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse drops a notable 30.77 points, daily turnover slightly increases to Rs 1.39 billion o...
Nepse drops a notable 30.77 points, daily turnover slightly...
KATHMANDU, March 5: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Sunday took a nosedive by 30.77 points to close at 1,938.25 points.
Mar 05, 2023
ECONOMY
PM Dahal discusses current economic affairs with NRB governor, private sector reps
PM Dahal discusses current economic affairs with NRB governo...
KATHMANDU, March 5: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has discussed the current issues of the economic and banking and financial sector with the representatives of the private sector and the governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Mar 05, 2023
POLITICS
PM Dahal postpones cabinet expansion and the vote of confidence until the presidential ele...
PM Dahal postpones cabinet expansion and the vote of confide...
KATHMANDU, March 5: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is currently working on a strategy to make Nepali Congress candidate Ramchandra Paudel win the presidential election in order to keep the ruling coalition of eight parties intact.
Mar 05, 2023