SOCIETY
CIAA arrests senior head constable for bribery in Budhanilkantha
CIAA arrests senior head constable for bribery in Budhanilka...
KATHMANDU, July 27: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has taken swift action against corruption by arresting Senior Head Constable Bishnu Singh, who served in the Budhanilkantha Police Division of Kathmandu. Singh was apprehended on Wednesday at Budhanilkantha Municipalit...
Jul 27, 2023
WORLD
IMF raises 2023 economic outlook but warns of slowing global growth
IMF raises 2023 economic outlook but warns of slowing global...
WASHINGTON, July 27: The International Monetary Fund has slightly upgraded its outlook for world growth this year on the back of resilient service sector activity in the first quarter and a strong labor market, the lender said Tuesday.
Jul 27, 2023
Editorial
Addressing Nepal's Urbanization Challenge
Addressing Nepal's Urbanization Challenge
Nepal's urban landscape, particularly in the Kathmandu Valley, is facing an unprecedented challenge as the population continues to grow rapidly, leading to haphazard and uncontrolled urban development. This unchecked growth has severe consequences, and it is imperative that government bodies concern...
Jul 27, 2023
WORLD
Hardline Cambodian PM Hun Sen to step down after four decades
Hardline Cambodian PM Hun Sen to step down after four decade...
PHNOM PENH, July 26: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world's longest-serving leaders, said Wednesday he will resign and hand power to his eldest son after almost four decades of hardline rule.
Jul 26, 2023
SOCIETY
DRI seizes several cartons labeled as brake shoes from a house in Kamalpokhari
DRI seizes several cartons labeled as brake shoes from a hou...
KATHMANDU, July 26: The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) has recovered several cartons labeled as 'brake shoes' from a house in Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu.
Jul 26, 2023
POLITICS
CM Jammakattel instructs to operate godowns for early preparedness for DRR
CM Jammakattel instructs to operate godowns for early prepar...
KATHMANDU, July 26: Bagmati Province Chief Minister Shalikram Jammakattel has instructed the concerned authorities to bring into operation the godowns as part of an early preparedness for disaster risk reduction (DRR).
Jul 26, 2023
SOCIETY
Retrofitting of Gallery Baithak to begin from mid-December: Minister Gurung
Retrofitting of Gallery Baithak to begin from mid-December:...
KATHMANDU, July 26: The government has said that it is preparing to retrofit the Gallery Baithak, the old parliament building in the Singha Durbar, from mid-December.
Jul 26, 2023
SOCIETY
Capital city has highest population density and largest population in size
Capital city has highest population density and largest popu...
KATHMANDU, July 26: Federal capital Kathmandu is the city having the largest population size and highest population density in the country.
Jul 26, 2023
POLITICS
Police prevented from probing Judge Gautam
Police prevented from probing Judge Gautam
KATHMANDU, July 26: At a time when the Lalita Niwas land-grab scam is being widely criticized, the then under-secretary (Law) at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Vinod Kumar Gautam who is currently serving as a Chitwan District Court judge was brought before the Judicial Counci...
Jul 26, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse slides 8.11 points; daily turnover declines to Rs 2.432 billion on Wednesday
Nepse slides 8.11 points; daily turnover declines to Rs 2.43...
KATHMANDU, July 26: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday declined 8.11 points to close at 2,156.20 points.
Jul 26, 2023