ECONOMY
Govt taking domestic borrowing worth Rs 240 billion in FY 2023/24; Rs 55 billion will be a...
Govt taking domestic borrowing worth Rs 240 billion in FY 20...
KATHMANDU, Aug 2: The government has set a target of acquiring internal loans worth Rs 240 billion in the current fiscal year, while a total of Rs 55 billion will be collected by the first quarter end in mid-October.
Aug 02, 2023
ECONOMY
Corruption rampant while awarding licenses, government procurement and revenue management
Corruption rampant while awarding licenses, government procu...
KATHMANDU, Aug 2: Corruption, one of the major challenges to create an investment-friendly environment in Nepal, is ‘endemic, institutionalized and driven from the top’ in nature, according to a recent study published by the US state department.
Aug 02, 2023
Lifestyle, My City, Entertainment, Events, Music
Politicians urge Taylor Swift to postpone LA concerts in solidarity with striking hotel wo...
Politicians urge Taylor Swift to postpone LA concerts in sol...
LOS ANGELES, August 2: California’s lieutenant governor and other elected officials on Tuesday urged Taylor Swift to postpone her Los Angeles concerts as a way to stand in solidarity with striking hotel workers.
Aug 02, 2023
OPINION
Mayor's Ultimatum Belief: Defiant or Questionable Approach to Governance?
Mayor's Ultimatum Belief: Defiant or Questionable Approach t...
In the vibrant city of Kathmandu, a new era of leadership has dawned with the surge of a young and passionate mayor, Balen Shah. Before ascending to this role, he was celebrated for his unwavering advocacies for the rights of the marginalized and impoverished, which have long struggled to make a liv...
Aug 02, 2023
POLITICS
Central Committee meeting of CPN (Maoist Center) beginning from today
Central Committee meeting of CPN (Maoist Center) beginning f...
KATHMANDU, August 2: The Central Committee meeting of CPN (Maoist Center) is starting from today. The office-bearers’ meeting held on July 31 decided to live-stream the Central Committee meeting.
Aug 02, 2023
Editorial
Troubling signs of Nepali youths joining the Russian military
Troubling signs of Nepali youths joining the Russian militar...
In recent times, there has been a concerning trend of Nepali youths joining foreign armed forces, particularly in conflict-ridden countries like Russia. The Nepali authorities should take proactive measures to discourage this practice in order to protect the national interest and ensure the welfare...
Aug 02, 2023
ECONOMY
NOC hikes prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene, LPG price reduced by Rs 130 per cylinder
NOC hikes prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene, LPG price r...
KATHMANDU, August 1: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has hiked the prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene and reduced the price of cooking gas cylinder effective from Tuesday midnight.
Aug 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Pharping Hydropower Station to be developed as Energy Museum
Pharping Hydropower Station to be developed as Energy Museum
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Pharping Hydropower Station, the first hydropower project of Nepal and the second in Asia, is to be developed as an Energy Museum.
Aug 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Arrival of tourists exceeds more than 500,000 in seven months of 2023
Arrival of tourists exceeds more than 500,000 in seven month...
KATHMANDU, August 1: Arrival of tourists in Nepal since the beginning of 2023 has been encouraging. About 534,210 tourists have visited Nepal in seven months of 2023 from January to July.
Aug 01, 2023
ECONOMY
CAAN restricts overtime flights from July to September
CAAN restricts overtime flights from July to September
KATHMANDU, August 1: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to restrict the operation of overtime flights from July to September and tighten the rules related to flight safety to improve the air safety of the country.
Aug 01, 2023