ECONOMY
Govt allocates Rs 18.88 billion for rebuilding disaster-hit roads and bridges
Govt allocates Rs 18.88 billion for rebuilding disaster-hit...
The government has allocated Rs 18.88 billion for the reconstruction of roads and bridges damaged by disasters.
Feb 21, 2025
OPINION
Modi's Washington Visit: A Sign of Changing Global Alliances?
Modi's Washington Visit: A Sign of Changing Global Alliances...
On 12 February, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a two-day visit to the USA. This is his first visit to the 47th President Donald Trump since his inauguration and the fourth world leader to meet him. There was mutual praise of each other. President Trump called Prime Minister Modi a &l...
Feb 21, 2025
ECONOMY
Surging US dollar worsens Nepal’s public debt crisis
Surging US dollar worsens Nepal’s public debt crisis
The weakening of the Nepali currency against the US dollar in recent months has taken a toll on the government, leading to soaring debt servicing liabilities.
Feb 21, 2025
SPORTS
Samba’s decisive goal seals Nepal’s spot in four-nation cup final
Samba’s decisive goal seals Nepal’s spot in four-nation cup...
In the match held at Dasharath Stadium, Samba scored the only goal in the 41st minute of the first half as her long-range attempt from outside the box was fumbled into the goalpost by Lebanese goalkeeper Farah El Tayar.
Feb 20, 2025
SOCIETY
Man found dead in Hanuman Dhoka, two arrested
Man found dead in Hanuman Dhoka, two arrested
Police have taken two people into custody and started an investigation into the case of a young man found dead in front of the small Pashupatinath Temple in Hanuman Dhoka.
Feb 20, 2025
SOCIETY
'New policy will drive transformation in telecommunication sector'
'New policy will drive transformation in telecommunication s...
Minister Gurung, who is also the spokesperson for the government, said that along with policy revision, it is essential to focus on technology generation to ensure the effectiveness of telecommunications speed.
Feb 20, 2025
WORLD
Sri Lanka passenger train kills six elephants
Sri Lanka passenger train kills six elephants
The express train was travelling near a wildlife reserve at Habarana, some 180 kilometres (110 miles) east of the capital Colombo, when it hit the herd before dawn.
Feb 20, 2025
SOCIETY
Five-point Gandaki Declaration issued for Kaligandaki conservation
Five-point Gandaki Declaration issued for Kaligandaki conser...
It calls for preserving the natural course and uninterrupted flow of Kaligandaki River, opposing human encroachment and exploitation that hampers the uninterrupted availability of Shaligram (the ammonite stone considered sacred by Hindus) to the lower coastal areas of Gandaki.
Feb 20, 2025
Market
NEPSE inches up 3.14 points as daily turnover slides to Rs 8.62 billion
NEPSE inches up 3.14 points as daily turnover slides to Rs 8...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday increased marginally by 3.14 points to close at 2,743.74 points.
Feb 20, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt meets only 4% of annual targets in first half of current FY
Govt meets only 4% of annual targets in first half of curren...
The government's work progress reached only 4.2% of its target in the first six months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25. In comparison, it achieved 8.5% during the same period of FY 2023/24 and 11.2% in FY 2022/23.
Feb 20, 2025