WORLD
Nissan recalls 699,000 vehicles in Japan
Nissan recalls 699,000 vehicles in Japan
TOKYO, July 15: Automaker Nissan announced Friday the recall of 699,000 vehicles in Japan to address a range of defects that also affect more than 700,000 units overseas.
Jul 15, 2023
POLITICS
All seven constitutional commissions remain ineffective
All seven constitutional commissions remain ineffective
KATHMANDU, July 15: In order to make the federal democratic governance system effective and pro-people, additional commissions were envisioned during the formation of the constitution by the Constituent Assembly. According to the constitutional provisions, those commissions were also formed. However...
Jul 15, 2023
OPINION
A troubling nexus between crime and politics
A troubling nexus between crime and politics
Crime in politics and politics in crime is a phenomenon prevalent in less developed countries. It has become a major obstacle in practicing democratic ideals and the rule of law in such countries. Transnational nature of crimes, professional characters of those involved in crimes and disproportionat...
Jul 15, 2023
POLITICS
US Assistant Secy Lu concludes his whirlwind trip to Nepal, focusing on MCC projects, stre...
US Assistant Secy Lu concludes his whirlwind trip to Nepal,...
KATHMANDU, July 15: Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Donald Lu, concluded his one-day visit to Nepal on Friday, focusing on the implementation of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) projects and strengthening bilateral relations.
Jul 15, 2023
Editorial
Curbing fatalities caused by rising snake bite incidents
Curbing fatalities caused by rising snake bite incidents
Snakebite incidents have been on the rise in Nepal, with at least nine people losing their lives since mid-April due to venomous snake bites. This surge in cases can be attributed to the ongoing rainy season and summer weather, which brings snakes out of their habitats in search of food. The data fr...
Jul 15, 2023
OPINION
Understanding the Importance of Democracy
Understanding the Importance of Democracy
On the night of 15 July 2016, the militants of FETÖ attempted to overthrow the democratically elected Turkish Government. Their agents, who have been infiltrating to the bureaucracy and military for the last 30 years, exploited their positions to reach their sinister goals. They tried to take over t...
Jul 15, 2023
POLITICS
Lawmakers draw government's attention on urgency to control lumpy skin disease
Lawmakers draw government's attention on urgency to control...
KATHMANDU, July 14: Lawmakers have drawn the attention of the government on various contemporary issues including lumpy skin disease.
Jul 14, 2023
ECONOMY
Second circuit of 132 KV Chameliya-Attariya transmission line comes into operation
Second circuit of 132 KV Chameliya-Attariya transmission lin...
KATHMANDU, July 14: The second circuit of the 132 KV double circuit Chameliya-Saule-Attariya transmission line has come into operation.
Jul 14, 2023
SOCIETY
Construction entrepreneurs demand resignation of Finance Minister Dr Mahat
Construction entrepreneurs demand resignation of Finance Min...
KATHMANDU, July 14: Agitating construction entrepreneurs have demanded resignation of Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat.
Jul 14, 2023
POLITICS
Janamat Party forms a 216-member central committee, Dr Sharad Singh Yadav picked as party’...
Janamat Party forms a 216-member central committee, Dr Shara...
KATHMANDU, July 14: The Janamat Party has expanded its central committee. A secretariat meeting of the party presided over by its Chairman Dr CK Raut expanded the central committee on Friday.
Jul 14, 2023