OPINION
Urgent action needed as delayed rain threatens Nepal's Terai
Urgent action needed as delayed rain threatens Nepal's Terai
Under the scorching heat of the extreme sun, my friend and I embarked on a journey to Meghauli, departing from Mangalpur, Chitwan. Despite the oppressive heat, our eagerness to explore this new destination propelled us forward. Following the road signs and seeking guidance from locals, we navigate o...
May 05, 2024
ECONOMY
PM Dahal hints at unveiling large budget size for next FY, breaching the ceiling fixed by...
PM Dahal hints at unveiling large budget size for next FY, b...
KATHMANDU, May 5: Finance Minister Barshaman Pun has reiterated his stance of announcing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year within the ceiling provided by the National Planning Commission (NPC), but Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal seems to be on the side of breaching the threshold given by th...
May 05, 2024
Editorial
Rigging claims
Rigging claims
THE PTI claims to have “all the evidence” against what it asserts was a rigged election this February. The party has released a “white paper” alleging widespread electoral manipulations, specifically the fudging of Form-47, which consolidates polling data. The document highlights discrepancies betwe...
May 05, 2024
SOCIETY
Police arrest individuals for defrauding Rs 30 million from 219 individuals
Police arrest individuals for defrauding Rs 30 million from...
KATHMANDU, May 4: The police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding around Rs 30 million by operating Niyoni Education Consultancy in Putalisadak, Kathmandu, using someone else’s citizenship without authorization and cheating individuals with promises of sending them to Japan on work...
May 04, 2024
SOCIETY
FNJ demands full press freedom, announces election on June 8
FNJ demands full press freedom, announces election on June...
KATHMANDU, May 4: The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) will hold an election on June 8 to elect a new executive committee.
May 04, 2024
ECONOMY
Price of gold and silver experiences fluctuations throughout this week given instability o...
Price of gold and silver experiences fluctuations throughout...
KATHMANDU, May 4: The price of gold experienced fluctuation in the global market this week. On Friday, the price of gold surged by $13 to $2,316 per ounce.
May 04, 2024
SOCIETY
73 succumb to tobacco consumption every day
73 succumb to tobacco consumption every day
Bhaktapur, May 4: Seventy three people on average die every day in the country due to tobacco consumption, according to General Secretary of Right to Health and Tobacco Control Network Nepal Purnabhakta Duwal.
May 04, 2024
SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
In Pictures: Preparations underway for Rato Machindranath chariot procession at Lalitpur
In Pictures: Preparations underway for Rato Machindranath ch...
KATHMANDU, May 4: Preparations are in full swing at Pulchowk, Lalitpur, for the much-awaited Rato Machhindranath chariot procession.
May 04, 2024
POLITICS
Meeting called by Sudurpaschim CM Sodari to seek vote of confidence postponed
Meeting called by Sudurpaschim CM Sodari to seek vote of con...
SUDURPASCHIM, May 4: The scheduled Provincial Assembly meeting called by Sudurpaschim Province Chief Minister Dirgha Bahadur Sodari today to take a vote of confidence has been postponed.
May 04, 2024
ECONOMY
Stock Analytics Software ‘gaining popularity’ in Nepal
Stock Analytics Software ‘gaining popularity’ in Nepal
KATHMANDU, May 4: Stock Analytics Software (SAS), a web-app based stock market analytical platform developed by Source Code Pvt Ltd, has been reshaping the Nepali share market landscape following its launch in the market, claimed the developer.
May 04, 2024