Editorial
Pipe burst calls for improved coordination
Pipe burst calls for improved coordination
A recent Melamchi water pipeline rupture in Kathmandu’s Babarmahal created chaotic scenes in the capital's busy thoroughfare. The ejected water submerged roads and nearby government and judicial buildings, compelling employees and residents to evacuate, resulting in the destruction of importan...
Feb 14, 2025
OPINION
How to Foster a Relationship, A Fuel for Life?
How to Foster a Relationship, A Fuel for Life?
Factors such as higher expectations from each other, poor communication, diminishing intimate emotional bonding, and lack of mutual appreciation and respect play a critical role in relationship break ups.
Feb 14, 2025
ECONOMY
Pancheshwar DPR: India assures yet again, Will this time be different?
Pancheshwar DPR: India assures yet again, Will this time be...
Nepal and India have agreed to finalize the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the much awaited Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project at the earliest.
Feb 14, 2025
SOCIETY
First batch of 1,000 Nepali auxiliary workers set to depart for Israel
First batch of 1,000 Nepali auxiliary workers set to depart...
The first group of 1,000 Nepali auxiliary workers in Israel’s caregiver sector is set to depart soon. The visa process for the first 100 workers has already been completed, while the remaining candidates are progressing accordingly.
Feb 14, 2025
ECONOMY
Revenue collection falls below 50% of revised target in seven months
Revenue collection falls below 50% of revised target in seve...
Although the government revised revenue collection target through the mid-term review, it still seems to have failed in its goal as the amount realized stood less than 50 percent of the targeted annual revenue collection.
Feb 14, 2025
SOCIETY
ANNFSU leader Kamal Joshi arrested in police assault case
ANNFSU leader Kamal Joshi arrested in police assault case
Police have arrested Kamal Joshi, a leader of the All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU), the student wing of the ruling CPN-UML, in connection with an assault on police personnel.
Feb 13, 2025
POLITICS
Bhim Rawal concludes Matribhumi Jagaran campaign, returns to Kathmandu
Bhim Rawal concludes Matribhumi Jagaran campaign, returns to...
Rawal announced the campaign during a press release on January 1 after being expelled from the party. Following the announcement, he began his campaign from Jhapa, traveling through Sunsari and reaching as far as Achham before concluding his tour.
Feb 13, 2025
POLITICS
French ambassador calls on Prime Minister Oli
French ambassador calls on Prime Minister Oli
According to the Prime Minister's Secretariat, the two discussed various issues of bilateral relations and interests including enhancing mutual cooperation between the two countries at the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Singha Durbar.
Feb 13, 2025
ECONOMY
Real sector companies face losses amid declining trade
Real sector companies face losses amid declining trade
In the first six months of the current fiscal year, four companies recorded losses, while one saw a decline in profit. Meanwhile, four companies managed to increase their earnings. As of mid-January, only Unilever Nepal, Himalayan Distillery, Nepal Lube Oil, and Sarbottam Cement reported growth in t...
Feb 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Makuna elephant was shot dead in self defense: Preliminary report
Makuna elephant was shot dead in self defense: Preliminary r...
Makuna died on February 5 after being shot by the Nepali Army deployed to protect CNP rangers. Subsequently, the Ministry of Forests and Environment formed an investigation committee on February 7, with the task of preparing a detailed report and identifying the causes of the incident within seven d...
Feb 13, 2025