POLITICS
Madhes-centric parties to discuss formation of a new front
Madhes-centric parties to discuss formation of a new front
The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 am at Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu. The taskforce has been formed with the objective of building political power by uniting on Madhes-centric issues.
Jan 14, 2025
POLITICS
National Assembly Chairperson extends Maghe Sankranti greetings
National Assembly Chairperson extends Maghe Sankranti greeti...
Chairperson of the National Assembly, Narayan Prasad Dahal, highlighted the significant role of the Maghe Sankranti festival in promoting national unity, religious and social harmony, mutual respect for identities, and appreciation of diverse cultures.
Jan 14, 2025
POLITICS
President Paudel extends Maghe Sankranti greetings
President Paudel extends Maghe Sankranti greetings
President Ram Chandra Paudel stated that he believes the Maghe Sankranti festival will encourage everyone to protect the environment and culture while promoting a society that is equitable, cultured, and civilized.
Jan 14, 2025
International
More than 40 farmers killed in a grisly attack in Nigeria
More than 40 farmers killed in a grisly attack in Nigeria
Borno state information commissioner Usman Tarar said militants from the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) shot and killed several farmers in Dumba, a town on the shores of Lake Chad, on Sunday night.
Jan 14, 2025
SOCIETY
Maghe Sankranti festival being celebrated today
Maghe Sankranti festival being celebrated today
The Maghe Sankranti festival is being celebrated across the country today by several communities, including the Tharus and Magars. The day is called Maghe or Makar Sankranti as the sun transitions from the Sagittarius zodiac sign to Capricorn.
Jan 14, 2025
Editorial
Lumbini, World Tourism Destination In 2025
Lumbini, World Tourism Destination In 2025
Lumbini, the revered birthplace of Lord Buddha, has set a new benchmark in global tourism by welcoming close to 1.2 million visitors in 2024, according to the Lumbini Development Trust. Of them, 760,000 were Nepali nationals, followed by over 266,000 Indian visitors.
Jan 14, 2025
SOCIETY
CIAA appeals supreme court against special court’s verdicts
CIAA appeals supreme court against special court’s verdicts
The special court had ruled that the decision of the commission was not legal in the context of the misuse of government funds in the construction of the incomplete Ram Janaki Temple in Kabilasi Municipality-8, Sarlahi.
Jan 14, 2025
Interview
‘Ireland is a strong advocate for support to Nepal's LDC graduation’
‘Ireland is a strong advocate for support to Nepal's LDC gra...
I believe there are real opportunities between Ireland and Nepal that we could seize. The first challenge is to raise awareness about Nepal in Ireland and Ireland in Nepal. --Non-Resident Ambassador of Ireland to Nepal Kevin Kelly.
Jan 14, 2025
ECONOMY
NICCI urges for speedy implementation of Nepal-India IGC meeting outcomes
NICCI urges for speedy implementation of Nepal-India IGC mee...
Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) urged for speedy implementation of the agreements made in the recently held India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) meeting to Combat Unauthorised Trade between two countries.
Jan 14, 2025
ECONOMY
SEBON starts investigation over illegal share transactions of Ankhu Khola Jalvidhyut Compa...
SEBON starts investigation over illegal share transactions o...
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) says it has started investigating the illegal share transactions of Ankhu Khola Jalvidhyut Company.
Jan 14, 2025