The Week
Life is never too pointless to be ended
Life is never too pointless to be ended
"Priye Sufi," a book by Nepali author Subin Bhattarai, is a moving and consoling book. The story's primary lesson is to raise awareness among young people about suicidal thoughts and lifestyle decisions, which typically involve choosing death over dealing with difficulties.
Feb 22, 2024
SPORTS
Nepal A and Canada-11 to face each other in final practice match today
Nepal A and Canada-11 to face each other in final practice m...
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: The third and final practice match of the ODI cricket series will be held today with Nepal A facing Canada-11. Nepal A and Canada-11 stand at an equal footing with one win each in the three-match series, vital preparation for the upcoming ICC World Cup League-2.
Feb 22, 2024
SOCIETY
Supreme Court unveils first verdict with a 10-paisa penalty
Supreme Court unveils first verdict with a 10-paisa penalty
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: On the occasion of Democracy Day, the Supreme Court (SC) has published the judgments dating back 71 years ago by digging into its archives. Chief Justice Bishowambhar Prasad Shrestha disclosed the rulings of the SC spanning from 2009 BS to 2014 BS. These historical judgments of se...
Feb 22, 2024
Interview
'16th five-year plan to have separate chapter on climate change'
'16th five-year plan to have separate chapter on climate cha...
It has been almost seven decades since planned development began in Nepal. To date, Nepal has implemented 15 periodic plans, and the draft of the 16th Plan is currently in the final stages of preparation. This five-year plan is set to commence from the next fiscal year.
Feb 22, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal and Bangladesh closer to finalizing the tariff of cross-border electricity trade
Nepal and Bangladesh closer to finalizing the tariff of cros...
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: In a bid to materialize its effort to sell domestically produced electricity to third countries, Nepal is finalizing a deal with Bangladesh.
Feb 22, 2024
Editorial
Forging friendship beyond a century
Forging friendship beyond a century
As Nepal and the UK celebrate the first 100 years of their friendship, the two countries have laid out what can be described as a new chapter of friendship for another 100 years based on economic partnership and support. In a gesture of solidarity towards Nepal's aspirations for sustainable developm...
Feb 22, 2024
SOCIETY
Man takes his own life following the brutal murder of wife, two children amid suspicions o...
Man takes his own life following the brutal murder of wife,...
KATHMANDU, Feb 21: In a tragic incident, a man killed his wife and two children before taking his own life in the Sitapaila area of Kathmandu on Wednesday.
Feb 21, 2024
POLITICS
Govt able to retrieve Lalita Niwas land: PM Dahal
Govt able to retrieve Lalita Niwas land: PM Dahal
KATHMANDU, Feb 21: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the government has been able to reclaim its ownership of public land worth Rs 800 billion. He made such a remark during his meeting with a delegation led by the Rastriya Prajatantra Party on Wednesday in the context of the recent court v...
Feb 21, 2024
SOCIETY
'Film censor against creativity and expression'
'Film censor against creativity and expression'
KATHMANDU, Feb 21: The draft of the Film Censor Work Procedure 2080 BS prepared by the Central Film Censor Board has drawn concerns from the film producers' fraternity.
Feb 21, 2024
SOCIETY
Cultural museum set up to preserve near-extinct items in Khotang
Cultural museum set up to preserve near-extinct items in Kho...
KHOTANG, Feb 21: A cultural museum has been established at Jalapa of Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality-12 in Khotang district in order to preserve the traditional household items used by the ancestors of the residents here.
Feb 21, 2024