ECONOMY
CNI expresses concern over feasibility of government's decision to hike minimum wage
CNI expresses concern over feasibility of government's decis...
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has issued a response indicating that the current economic landscape presents challenges to the industries' ability to meet the government's revised minimum wage mandate for workers. The government, in a notice published in the nation...
Aug 19, 2023
SOCIETY
Ward Chairman of Musikot Municipality-1 found dead
Ward Chairman of Musikot Municipality-1 found dead
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: Mohan Ghimire, the Ward Chairman of Musikot Municipality-1 Paudiamarai,was found dead. Ghimire had posted a poignant farewell message on his Facebook account at approximately five in the morning before hanging himself to death in a tree at 7:30 AM.
Aug 19, 2023
My City, Gen-Next, Slammed
The years flew
The years flew
The years flew,
And we never knew,
but now
As we face the reality, the fear of
Letting go creeps in
Now as I look at the school halls
I realize these years were the happiest I had ever been
Aug 19, 2023
SOCIETY
Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning likely in some places in hilly areas
Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning likely in...
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: As the monsoon low pressure line is near the northern part of the country, light to moderate rain is likely across the country today. There is a partial to normal change in the hilly areas including Madhesh and partial change in the rest of the places this morning.
Aug 19, 2023
Lifestyle
Michael Jackson sexual abuse lawsuits revived by appeals court
Michael Jackson sexual abuse lawsuits revived by appeals cou...
LOS ANGELES, Aug 19: A California appeals court on Friday revived lawsuits from two men who allege Michael Jackson sexually abused them for years when they were boys.
Aug 19, 2023
SOCIETY
Journalist code of conduct prepared for suicide prevention
Journalist code of conduct prepared for suicide prevention
GANDAKI, Aug 19: A code of conduct for journalists has been prepared for suicide prevention.
Aug 19, 2023
SOCIETY
Seven arrested for falsifying educational certificates to enroll in MBBS program
Seven arrested for falsifying educational certificates to en...
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: In a recent operation led by the Central Investigation Bureau of the Nepal Police aimed at curbing the proliferation of counterfeit educational credentials, seven individuals were taken into custody. The suspects were publicized on Friday evening, as they stand accused of fabricat...
Aug 19, 2023
SOCIETY
26 injured in bus accident in Dhading, three in critical condition
26 injured in bus accident in Dhading, three in critical con...
MALEKHU, Aug 19: A total of 26 passengers were injured in a passenger bus accident near Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-9, Hugdikhola under Prithvi highway.
Aug 19, 2023
POLITICS
PM Dahal insists on effective implementation of National Code
PM Dahal insists on effective implementation of National Cod...
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has underlined the need of implementing the National Code effectively.
Aug 19, 2023
ECONOMY
Indicators of inflation, foreign direct investment bad in FY 2022/23
Indicators of inflation, foreign direct investment bad in FY...
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: The indicators of inflation, current account deficit and foreign direct investment are poor while indicators of remittances, balance of payment and foreign exchange reserves positive, according to the current macroeconomic and financial situation of Nepal for the fiscal year, 2022...
Aug 19, 2023