ECONOMY
Karnali Corridor all set to commence operation from Nepali New Year
Karnali Corridor all set to commence operation from Nepali N...
SURKHET, Feb 1: The Karnali Corridor, which links the remote Karnali Province to China, is set to become operational from the Nepali month of Baishakh (mid-April to mid-May). The Nepalese Army is in the final phase of completing the challenging task of opening an 11 km stretch of rugged terrain from...
Feb 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Artist and ornithologist Hem Poudel passes away
Artist and ornithologist Hem Poudel passes away
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Renowned artist and ornithologist Hem Poudel has passed away. Poudel, who was battling heart and kidney diseases, died at Gangalal Hospital on Wednesday at the age of 83.
Feb 01, 2024
ECONOMY
Shinta Mani Mustang: A Himalayan oasis named among Nat Geo's best new hotels for 2024
Shinta Mani Mustang: A Himalayan oasis named among Nat Geo's...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Shinta Mani Mustang (SMM) resort, which is a part of the esteemed Bensley Collection, has earned its place among National Geographic's 'Best of the World' list, making it one of the top 22 new hotels for 2024.
Feb 01, 2024
Editorial
Bring policy decisions under legal jurisdiction to tame corruption
Bring policy decisions under legal jurisdiction to tame corr...
Nepal has consistently remained in the bottom half of the list of countries where corruption is rampant. This is evident from the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International (TI) on Tuesday. The CPI shows that efforts taken so far to control corruption in Nepal h...
Feb 01, 2024
ECONOMY
NOC increases fuel prices
NOC increases fuel prices
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the price of petroleum products. The new market price of petrol, diesel and cooking gas (LPG) will come into effect from 1:00 am Thursday.
Jan 31, 2024
ECONOMY
NIA instructs reinsurers to increase paid-up capital to Rs 20 billion in one year
NIA instructs reinsurers to increase paid-up capital to Rs 2...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Nepali reinsurance companies will have to increase their paid-up capital to Rs 20 billion following a decision of the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) to increase the capital base of the reinsurers.
Jan 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Demolition of structures from PADT's usurped property, committee to scout new land
Demolition of structures from PADT's usurped property, commi...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, has directed Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) to demolish the illegal structures built on the land of PADT. He has given the instruction to immediately remove the structures built on the land of the Trust.
Jan 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Kathmandu ranks seventh among world’s most polluted cities
Kathmandu ranks seventh among world’s most polluted cities
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Kathmandu has secured seventh spot on the list of the world’s most polluted cities.
Jan 31, 2024
SPORTS
International Trail Marathon in October
International Trail Marathon in October
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Moon Star Club is gearing up to organize a trail marathon with the aim of promoting sports and tourism in the lower areas of Solukhumbu. Organizing a press conference in the capital on Wednesday, the club announced the marathon with a prize of Rs 300,000 on October 21.
Jan 31, 2024
POLITICS
FES Global President pays courtesy call on President Paudel
FES Global President pays courtesy call on President Paudel
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Global President of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) of Germany, Dr Martin Schulz, paid a courtesy call on President Ram Chandra Paudel on Wednesday.
Jan 31, 2024