Editorial
BIMSTEC Charter in Force: Time to Fulfill Unmet Expectations
BIMSTEC Charter in Force: Time to Fulfill Unmet Expectations
The Charter of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) officially came into force on Monday, marking a significant milestone for the seven-member regional bloc with great strategic significance. The BIMSTEC region that includes countries from Sout...
May 21, 2024
ECONOMY
All but Tara Air halt flights on Ramechhap-Lukla route with mountain climbing season drawi...
All but Tara Air halt flights on Ramechhap-Lukla route with...
KATHMANDU, May 20: With the mountain climbing season drawing to a close, airline companies except Tara Air have ceased the Ramechhap-Lukla flights for now. Summit Air has already stopped its Ramechhap-Lukla flights, while Tara Air plans to continue flying throughout May.
May 20, 2024
POLITICS
NC Vice President Gurung writes letter to Speaker demanding action against Home Minister L...
NC Vice President Gurung writes letter to Speaker demanding...
KATHMANDU, May 20: Nepali Congress (NC) Vice President and Member of Parliament Dhan Raj Gurung has written a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives demanding action against Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane.
May 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Man-eater tiger dies in Sauraha
Man-eater tiger dies in Sauraha
KATHMANDU, May 20: A man-eater tiger that killed two people in Manhari, Makawanpur, has died. The female tiger, which was brought to Sauraha after being rescued from Manhari, has died.
May 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Mayor Balen announces 101 companies attempting land swaps like Giri Bandhu Tea Estate
Mayor Balen announces 101 companies attempting land swaps li...
KATHMANDU, May 20: Balen Shah, the mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, has announced the names of 101 companies attempting land swaps similar to the Giri Bandhu Tea Estate.
May 20, 2024
SOCIETY
CAAN Director General Adhikari to take part in Future Aviation Forum
CAAN Director General Adhikari to take part in Future Aviati...
KATHMANDU, May 20: Pradeep Adhikari, the director general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), is participating in the 2024 Future Aviation Forum in Saudi Arabia.
May 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal seeks repatriation of 15th century Buddha statue stolen by Chinese smugglers
Nepal seeks repatriation of 15th century Buddha statue stole...
KATHMANDU, May 20: The stolen statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, taken from Gakar Monastery in Dolpa, Karnali Province, has reportedly surfaced in the possession of the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) of China.
May 20, 2024
POLITICS
Nepal expresses grief over passing of Iranian president, foreign minister in tragic helico...
Nepal expresses grief over passing of Iranian president, for...
KATHMANDU, May 20: The Government of Nepal has expressed sorrow over the passing of the president of Iran, Dr Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
May 20, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE surges 27.54 points, daily turnover rises to Rs 5.85 billion
NEPSE surges 27.54 points, daily turnover rises to Rs 5.85 b...
KATHMANDU, May 20: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday surged 27.54 points to close at 2,092 points.
May 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Surkhet minibus accident: Two killed, 19 injured
Surkhet minibus accident: Two killed, 19 injured
SURKHET, May 20: Two people lost their lives when a minibus en route to Birendranagar, Surkhet from Dailekh met with an accident near Katkuwa in Birendranagar-14.
May 20, 2024