WORLD
200,000 intl troops needed to secure any Ukraine peace: Zelensky
200,000 intl troops needed to secure any Ukraine peace: Zele...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said any peace deal agreed with Russia would require at least 200,000 European peacekeepers to oversee it, according to comments published Wednesday.
Jan 23, 2025
ECONOMY
Paddy imports from India double as India relaxes export duty
Paddy imports from India double as India relaxes export duty
The imports of the grains consumed as staple food by the majority of Nepali population has surged drastically by 103 percent in the first six months of the current fiscal year (FY 2024/25) as compared to the corresponding period of the last fiscal year (FY 2023/24).
Jan 23, 2025
ECONOMY
India ready for capacity enhancement of cross-border transmission line
India ready for capacity enhancement of cross-border transmi...
Nepal and India have agreed to extend the capacity of the Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur Transmission Line which is being used as the main infrastructure for the cross-border bilateral energy trade.
Jan 23, 2025
SPORTS
Sharma hits explosive fifty as India beat England
Sharma hits explosive fifty as India beat England
Chasing a paltry 133 for a win, India overhauled the target with 43 balls to spare as they reached 133 for 3 in just 12.5 overs to draw the first blood in the series.
Jan 22, 2025
POLITICS
Bhim Rawal’s expulsion sparks debate: Is UML embracing autocratic leadership?
Bhim Rawal’s expulsion sparks debate: Is UML embracing autoc...
The ruling CPN-UML’s expulsion of Vice Chairman Bhim Rawal and suspension of two other leaders has raised questions about whether the party is shifting toward autocratic leadership by suppressing dissent.
Jan 22, 2025
SOCIETY
6,000 depositors seek return of their savings
6,000 depositors seek return of their savings
A total of 6,266 depositors submitted applications to the Cooperative Department of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City demanding the return of savings amounting to Rs 4.49 billion.
Jan 22, 2025
POLITICS
PAC directs govt to control price hike of cement
PAC directs govt to control price hike of cement
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives has instructed the government to promptly control the price hike of cement.
Jan 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Rupandehi Court concludes recording Rabi Lamichanne’s statement
Rupandehi Court concludes recording Rabi Lamichanne’s statem...
The Rupandehi District Court has completed recording the statement of Rabi Lamichhane, the chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
Jan 22, 2025
SOCIETY
DGAO files case against PAC Chair’s former personal secretary
DGAO files case against PAC Chair’s former personal secretar...
The District Government Attorney’s Office (DGAO), Morang has filed a case against Anil Kumar Pokhrel, the former personal secretary of the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Rishikesh Pokhrel, on charges of fraud.
Jan 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Surging outflux of Nepali workers into foreign market
Surging outflux of Nepali workers into foreign market
In the first six months of the current fiscal year 2024/25, a total of 393,067 people have received permits to work abroad. According to this, it can be surmised that 65,000 young people went overseas in search of employment every month.
Jan 22, 2025