OPINION
Why is Nepal a fragile state?
Why is Nepal a fragile state?
The world renowned magazine "The Economist" in its July 4th 2023 issue, published an article entitled "Why China should be friendlier to its neighbors". The article categorized China’s neighbors into three broad camps : fragile or failing states (Afghanistan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea and P...
Jul 17, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt revising minimum wage rate of workers from the new FY 2023/24
Govt revising minimum wage rate of workers from the new FY 2...
KATHMANDU, July 17: The government has stepped up efforts for revising the existing minimum wage of workers effective from the new fiscal year (FY 2023/24), which is starting from Monday.
Jul 17, 2023
Editorial
Making investments in hospitality sector sustainable
Making investments in hospitality sector sustainable
The recent surge in the number of tourists visiting the country is a positive sign of recovery for the tourism industry battered by Covid-19. The surge in the number of foreign tourists comes in the wake of significant investment made in the country’s hospitality sector.
Jul 17, 2023
ECONOMY
CIT announces 25 percent bonus shares to its shareholders
CIT announces 25 percent bonus shares to its shareholders
The semi-government body is providing an additional 1.5 percent return to its contributors of retirement fund
Jul 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Insufficient supply of timber leading to outflow of millions of rupees in import from fore...
Insufficient supply of timber leading to outflow of millions...
GANDAKI, July 16: The insufficient supply of timber has resulted in the outflow of millions of rupees to foreign countries in the import of timber, furniture, aluminum and steel, according to available data. Aluminum and steel are used as alternatives to timber. On the contrary, timber worth hundre...
Jul 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse gains 12.16 points while daily turnover slides to Rs 2.376 billion on Sunday
Nepse gains 12.16 points while daily turnover slides to Rs 2...
KATHMANDU, July 16: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Sunday added 12.16 points to close at 2,097.09 points.
Jul 16, 2023
POLITICS
Chief Justice Karki to convene meeting of Judicial Council to appoint judges
Chief Justice Karki to convene meeting of Judicial Council...
KATHMANDU, July 16: Chief Justice Hari Krishna Karki has said that he is preparing to convene a meeting of the Judicial Council soon to appoint judges on time.
Jul 16, 2023
POLITICS
Home minister assures of impartial investigation by security agencies
Home minister assures of impartial investigation by security...
KATHMANDU, July 16: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Home Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, has assured that the security agencies would remain independent of any political influence, power centers, or money game while discharging their duties.
Jul 16, 2023
SOCIETY
Mother and her two sons die after consuming wild mushroom
Mother and her two sons die after consuming wild mushroom
ROLPA, July 16: Three members of a family died after consuming wild mushroom in Rolpa.
Jul 16, 2023
ECONOMY
NTUC organizes march demanding rise in workers' wage
NTUC organizes march demanding rise in workers' wage
KATHMANDU, July 16: The Nepal Trade Union Congress (NTUC) aligned to the Nepali Congress today organized a march demanding an increment in wages to workers both in formal and informal sectors. The march that originated from Maitighar concluded at New Baneshwor.
Jul 16, 2023