Editorial
Toward Civil Service Reforms
Toward Civil Service Reforms
The State Affairs and Good Governance Committee of the House of Representatives took an important leap forward in the direction of Nepal's civil service reforms the other day by clearing a new Federal Civil Service Act. The new bill raises the retirement age for civil servants to 60 years from the c...
May 19, 2025
OPINION
Europe’s Lesson for Asia
Europe’s Lesson for Asia
Europe’s Day, a recurrence that is supposed to celebrate the ideals behind the European Union Project, is celebrated annually on the 9th of May.
May 19, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt-run insurance programs losing charm due to delay in funds disbursement
Govt-run insurance programs losing charm due to delay in fun...
Out of the much hyped government-facilitated insurance programs including COVID-19 insurance, farm insurance and health insurance, the insured are found to have struggled in almost all of these programs. As per the non-life insurers, the government is yet to reimburse Rs 11 billion for the insurance...
May 19, 2025
SOCIETY
SEBON seeks clarification from IPPAN over allegations of commission
SEBON seeks clarification from IPPAN over allegations of com...
The letter adopts a warning tone, cautioning IPPAN against making unverified public accusations that could damage the capital market's integrity.
May 19, 2025
WORLD
Former US Prez Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer
Former US Prez Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of pro...
Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, CNN reported Sunday, citing a statement from his personal office.
May 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Two held with INR 200,000 and 562g silver in Kapilvastu
Two held with INR 200,000 and 562g silver in Kapilvastu
Two gold and silver traders, one Indian and one Nepali, have been arrested with nearly INR 200,000 in undeclared cash and over half a kilogram of silver.
May 18, 2025
POLITICS
Executive Director of UN Fund for Loss and Damage calls on PM Oli
Executive Director of UN Fund for Loss and Damage calls on P...
Visiting Executive Director of the United Nations Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage Ibrahima Cheikh Diong paid a courtesy call on Prime Minster KP Sharma Oli at the latter's official residence in Baluwatar on Sunday.
May 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Sagarmatha Sambaad concludes with a 25-point call to action
Sagarmatha Sambaad concludes with a 25-point call to action
The Government of Nepal concluded the first-ever Sagarmatha Dialogue today by releasing a 25-point 'Sagarmatha Call to Action'. The inaugural edition, which began on May 16, focused on the theme "Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity."
May 18, 2025
WORLD
British climber breaks his own record with 19th Everest summit
British climber breaks his own record with 19th Everest summ...
More than 50 climbers have reached the summit since the spring climbing season began this month, taking advantage of a brief spell of good weather and typically calmer winds.
May 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Anti-Rabies vaccine shortage hits Baitadi
Anti-Rabies vaccine shortage hits Baitadi
Anti-rabies vaccination is administered at the District Hospital, at Patan Primary Health Center, and at Kesharpur Primary Health Center.
May 18, 2025