POLITICS
Former foreign ministers, experts suggest submitting EPG report to govt unilaterally if In...
Former foreign ministers, experts suggest submitting EPG rep...
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The final report prepared by the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) formed jointly by the governments of Nepal and India has been gathering dust for over five years now after the Indian side showed reluctance to receive the report that provides recommendations to improve bilateral relatio...
Aug 05, 2023
Editorial
A positive step towards justice to cooperative victims
A positive step towards justice to cooperative victims
For too long, the victims of problematic cooperatives have suffered the brunt of financial losses, and their pleas for justice fell on deaf ears. However, after months of protests, the victims of cooperatives have finally found a ray of hope when the government reached an agreement with their repres...
Aug 05, 2023
SOCIETY
622 mothers died in one year, district wise breakdown reveals
622 mothers died in one year, district wise breakdown reveal...
TAPLEJUNG, Aug 4: A total of 622 maternal deaths occurred in Nepal during one year. This was revealed by a study conducted by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in collaboration with the National Statistics Office, Nepal Health Research Council and health development partners.
Aug 04, 2023
POLITICS
Parliamentary body calls on TU for effective implementation of academic calendar
Parliamentary body calls on TU for effective implementation...
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The House of Representatives, Education, Health and Information Technology Committee has urged Tribhuvan University (TU), the oldest university in the country, to implement its annual calendar in an effective way.
Aug 04, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt to increase capital expenditure to reinvigorate economy: FinMin Mahat
Govt to increase capital expenditure to reinvigorate economy...
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said the government has been carrying out activities increasing capital expenditure to make the economy further dynamic.
Aug 04, 2023
SOCIETY
CIB to investigate smuggled gold case
CIB to investigate smuggled gold case
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) is probing the one quintal gold smuggling case, but the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is going to be assigned with investigating organized crime.
Aug 04, 2023
POLITICS
Maoist Center adds 22 women members to Central Committee
Maoist Center adds 22 women members to Central Committee
KATHMANDU, August 4: The Central Committee of the ruling party CPN (Maoist Center) has been expanded to 407 members by adding 22 women members.
Aug 04, 2023
ECONOMY
Minister Gurung demands results in construction projects
Minister Gurung demands results in construction projects
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: Minister for Urban Development Sita Gurung has directed employees of the subordinate bodies to work in a way that ensures expected results.
Aug 04, 2023
SOCIETY
Education Act to be replaced after 52 years
Education Act to be replaced after 52 years
KATHMANDU, August 4: The government has made a significant step in order to replace the Education Act, 1971 (2028 BS) which was issued 52 years ago. A bill has been duly advanced by the government to amend and unify the existing laws related to school education.
Aug 04, 2023
SOCIETY
One dies after consuming wild mushroom
One dies after consuming wild mushroom
JAJARKOT, Aug 4: A person died and another was taken ill after consuming wild mushroom in Jajarkot district on Friday.
Aug 04, 2023