POLITICS
SC overturns Regal’s release through Presidential pardon
SC overturns Regal’s release through Presidential pardon
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday overturned President Ram Chandra Poudel's decision to grant amnesty to Yograj Dhakal, also known as Regal Dhakal, who was serving a life sentence for a murder case. President Poudel, upon the government's recommendation, had granted amnesty to Reg...
Nov 03, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepali rupee slides to a record low against USD; $1=Rs 133.57
Nepali rupee slides to a record low against USD; $1=Rs 133.5...
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: The Nepali rupee dipped to a historic record low against the US dollar with Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) fixing the exchange rate at Rs 133.57 per US dollar for Thursday.
Nov 03, 2023
Editorial
SC's Welcome Intervention
SC's Welcome Intervention
In a landmark decision on Thursday, the Supreme Court overturned the government's controversial move to release Yograj Dhakal, commonly known as Regal Dhakal, from prison. President Ram Chandra Paudel, on the government's recommendation, had granted amnesty to Regal, who was serving a life sentence...
Nov 03, 2023
SOCIETY
TU Chancellor should be selected through open competition: VC Baskota
TU Chancellor should be selected through open competition: V...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: Tribhuvan University (TU) Vice-Chancellor Dharma Kant Baskota has said that he worked as a ‘refugee’ for a four-year term due to the lockout of students' and teachers' organizations from various parts of the university.
Nov 02, 2023
POLITICS
Int’l support will be received in remaining works of peace process: Maoist Center leader P...
Int’l support will be received in remaining works of peace p...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: CPN (Maoist Center) Deputy General Secretary Barshaman Pun has expressed the confidence that international support will be forthcoming for the remaining works of the peace process.
Nov 02, 2023
ECONOMY
ADB expresses commitment to invest in Dudh Koshi Project
ADB expresses commitment to invest in Dudh Koshi Project
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed its commitment to invest in the 635-megawatt Dudh Koshi reservoir type hydropower project.
Nov 02, 2023
POLITICS
People's representatives morally bound to advocate for development needs: Dhakal
People's representatives morally bound to advocate for devel...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: House of Representatives (HoR) member Surya Prasad Dhakal has said people's representatives have to deliver by remaining within the people's sphere and those holding these positions are widely perceived as people's development partners and friends in times of need.
Nov 02, 2023
POLITICS
Ruling party blamed opposition for delaying peace process: UML Vice Chairman Bishnu Paudel
Ruling party blamed opposition for delaying peace process: U...
KATHMANDU, November 2: CPN-UML Vice Chairman Bishnu Paudel has accused the government of delaying the progress of the peace process while wrongly pointing fingers at the opposition.
Nov 02, 2023
POLITICS
NC Chief Whip Lekhak stresses on making parliament effective
NC Chief Whip Lekhak stresses on making parliament effective
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: Nepali Congress (NC) Chief Whip Ramesh Lekhak has laid emphasis on the need of making parliament effective on the issues of livelihood.
Nov 02, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse plunges 10.86 points, while daily turnover increases marginally to Rs 964.47 million...
Nepse plunges 10.86 points, while daily turnover increases m...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Thursday plunged 10.86 points to close at 1,847.70 points.
Nov 02, 2023