POLITICS
PMO directs suspension of SC verdict on 20-meter buffer zone on river banks
PMO directs suspension of SC verdict on 20-meter buffer zone...
The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) has issued a directive to all stakeholders concerned to temporarily halt the implementation of the Supreme Court’s verdict to establish an additional 20-meter buffer zone on the banks of the Bagmati River and its tributaries.
Dec 13, 2024
ECONOMY
Foreign exchange reserves reach Rs 2.255 trillion
Foreign exchange reserves reach Rs 2.255 trillion
The foreign exchange reserves have reached Rs 2.255 trillion. According to the data released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) for the first four months of the current fiscal year, the foreign exchange reserves have increased by 10.5 percent.
Dec 13, 2024
SPORTS
NPL: Lumbini Lions to face Karnali Yaks, Biratnagar Kings playing against Chitwan Rhinos
NPL: Lumbini Lions to face Karnali Yaks, Biratnagar Kings pl...
Two matches will be played today at the Tribhuvan University Sports Ground in Kirtipur, as part of the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL).
Dec 13, 2024
OPINION
PM Oli’s China Visit: A Balancing Act in Geopolitical Play
PM Oli’s China Visit: A Balancing Act in Geopolitical Play
The understanding reached between the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML on the BRI framework has to serve as a basis for building a national consensus while conducting our foreign policy and external affairs policy in the coming days.
Dec 13, 2024
Editorial
For Sustainable Integrated Water Resources Management
For Sustainable Integrated Water Resources Management
The main goals envisaged by the strategy include those identified by the major stakeholders, including civil society organizations and private sector enterprises around the Kamala Basin. These goals are critical for improving the ecology and livelihoods of people and bringing economic prosperity to...
Dec 13, 2024
ECONOMY
Surging food prices drive consumer price inflation to 5.60 percent in mid-November
Surging food prices drive consumer price inflation to 5.60 p...
In the review month, under the non-food and services category, the price index of miscellaneous goods and services sub-category increased by 10.41 percent, alcoholic drinks by 6.35 percent, clothes and footwear by 4.57 percent and tobacco products by 4.24 percent.
Dec 13, 2024
ECONOMY
CAAN set to increase TIA operation hours
CAAN set to increase TIA operation hours
The winter fog will start to recede from mid-February which makes it feasible to operate the airport from one hour earlier, i.e., from 7 am.
Dec 13, 2024
POLITICS
PM Oli to attend Nanhai Buddhism Round Table
PM Oli to attend Nanhai Buddhism Round Table
China has projected Panchen Lama as the successor to Dalai Lama–.the characterisation rejected by Western countries as well as Tibetans refugees in exile. Buddhist monks from at least 20 countries are expected to attend the three-day round table.
Dec 13, 2024
SOCIETY
NBA initiates reforms to improve strained relationship between bar and bench
NBA initiates reforms to improve strained relationship betwe...
The Nepal Bar Association (NBA) has decided to initiate the reform of the bar and bench with the demand for the amendment of the constitution and the implementation of the study report for the restructuring of the judiciary.
Dec 12, 2024
SOCIETY
Lack of national statistics hinders SDG progress in Asia-Pacific
Lack of national statistics hinders SDG progress in Asia-Pac...
She said that the region's failure to cooperate in producing accurate national statistics is delaying progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Dec 12, 2024