ECONOMY
Smoke and fog disrupt flights at PRIA, stranding passengers
Smoke and fog disrupt flights at PRIA, stranding passengers
KATHMANDU, March 20: Flights from the Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) were canceled due to reduced visibility caused by a smoke and fog cover.
Mar 20, 2024
POLITICS
Lawmakers suggest declaring 'special situation' and gearing up efforts to reduce road acci...
Lawmakers suggest declaring 'special situation' and gearing...
KATHMANDU, March 20: Parliamentarians have called the attention of the government to the need for declaring a special situation and taking urgent measures for minimizing the increasing road accidents in the country.
Mar 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Experts call for ensuring sustainable management of vital groundwater resources in Nepal
Experts call for ensuring sustainable management of vital gr...
KATHMANDU, March 20: The 12th annual Groundwater Symposium titled "Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development and Management of Groundwater" successfully concluded in the capital on Monday, highlighting the need for ensuring sustainable management of Nepal's vital groundwater resource...
Mar 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Second dose of HPV vaccine against cervical cancer being administered in various provinces
Second dose of HPV vaccine against cervical cancer being adm...
KATHMANDU, March 20: The government has started administering the second-does of HPV vaccine against cervical cancer.
Mar 20, 2024
POLITICS
Seven members nominated to National Assembly Business Advisory Committee
Seven members nominated to National Assembly Business Adviso...
KATHMANDU, March 20: Seven members of the National Assembly have been nominated as members of the National Assembly Business Advisory Committee.
Mar 20, 2024
POLITICS
LSP Central Committee meeting continues today
LSP Central Committee meeting continues today
KATHMANDU, March 20: The Central Committee meeting of the Loktantrik Samajwadi Party (LSP) will continue even today.
Mar 20, 2024
ECONOMY
NRB to issue development bonds worth Rs 7.69 billion with 6-year maturity period
NRB to issue development bonds worth Rs 7.69 billion with 6-...
KATHMANDU, March 20: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to issue development bonds worth Rs 7.69 billion on behalf of the government. The announcement for the issuance will be made by the NRB on Wednesday.
Mar 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Ridi-Tamghas road along Madan Bhandari Highway to remain closed for three weeks
Ridi-Tamghas road along Madan Bhandari Highway to remain clo...
GULMI, March 20: The Ridi-Tamghas section of the Madan Bhandari Highway is to remain closed for three weeks beginning today due to the road widening works.
Mar 20, 2024
POLITICS
HoR session: NC demands Home Minister Lamichhane’s resignation today as well
HoR session: NC demands Home Minister Lamichhane’s resignati...
KATHMANDU, March 20: Nepali Congress (NC), the main opposition party, has demanded the immediate resignation of Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane amid allegations of his involvement in cooperative fraud.
Mar 20, 2024
OPINION
An Open Letter to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal
An Open Letter to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal
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We, as concerned citizens and advocates of good governance, human rights, and the rule of law, write to express our profound concern regarding the recent appointment of Mr Rabi Lamichane, chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), as the Home Minister of Nepal. Your decision in this matter a...
Mar 20, 2024