OPINION
Urban Agriculture for Sustainable Urban Development in Nepal
Urban Agriculture for Sustainable Urban Development in Nepal
Urban agriculture (UA), or urban farming, is the practice of growing food within urban areas for family consumption or small-scale commercial purposes. It consists of growing fruits and vegetables, and sometimes raising small animals on-site in residential units and sites.
Jul 22, 2023
SOCIETY
SC upholds detention of three persons including Meen Bahadur Gurung, orders release of Sec...
SC upholds detention of three persons including Meen Bahadur...
KATHMANDU, July 22: The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the detention of three individuals, including Bhatbhateni Supermarket’s owner Meen Bahadur Gurung, who were arrested in connection with the Lalita Niwas land grab scam.
Jul 22, 2023
POLITICS
PM Dahal leaving for Italy on Saturday
PM Dahal leaving for Italy on Saturday
KATHMANDU, July 22: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is departing for Italy on Saturday to attend the United Nations Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) to be held in Rome.
Jul 22, 2023
SOCIETY
'Four-year bachelor’s program has added burden on students'
'Four-year bachelor’s program has added burden on students'
KATHMANDU, July 22: The Dean of the Faculty of Education and Professor at Tribhuvan University, Chitra Bahadur Budhathoki, has presented a written proposal to the academic council for the continuation of the three-year graduation program of Tribhuvan University (TU), saying that the four-year gradua...
Jul 22, 2023
Editorial
Take Investigation of Gold Smuggling Case to its Root
Take Investigation of Gold Smuggling Case to its Root
The nation has been shaken by a significant gold smuggling case, wherein more than 100 kg of gold was passed through customs checks at the Tribhuvan International Airport on Wednesday. This incident raises concerns not only about airport security and financial stability but also about the possibilit...
Jul 22, 2023
ECONOMY
SEBON grants broker license to 11 more companies
SEBON grants broker license to 11 more companies
KATHMANDU, July 21: Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has granted broker license to 11 more companies. SEBON has said that one company has obtained a broker license along with a Stock Dealers license.
Jul 21, 2023
POLITICS
Govt committed towards good-governance and anti-corruption drive: Minister Sharma
Govt committed towards good-governance and anti-corruption d...
KATHMANDU, July 21: Minister for Communication and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has asserted that the incumbent government has been taking a tough stance against corruption and is working towards ensuring good-governance since its formation.
Jul 21, 2023
SOCIETY
Clash between police and locals at Sisdol
Clash between police and locals at Sisdol
KATHMANDU, July 21: A clash between the police and the locals of Sisdol erupted after the locals obstructed vehicles carrying garbage from the Kathmandu Valley to the landfill site at Banchare Danda on Friday afternoon .
Jul 21, 2023
ECONOMY
Land ownership of women on the rise in Kapilvastu
Land ownership of women on the rise in Kapilvastu
KAPILVASTU, July 21: Land ownership in the name of women in Kapilvastu is increasing due to the provision of exemption in registration. Until a few years ago, the number of women owning land was negligible.
Jul 21, 2023
POLITICS
SC orders release of MoCIT Secretary Krishna Bahadur Raut
SC orders release of MoCIT Secretary Krishna Bahadur Raut
KATHMANDU, July 21: The Supreme Court has ordered the release of Secretary Krishna Bahadur Raut, who was arrested in connection with the Lalita Niwas land grab scam.
Jul 21, 2023