Editorial
Unethical 'political pragmatism' must stop
Unethical 'political pragmatism' must stop
When pragmatism takes precedence in politics, not only do principles fade, but political ideals also take a backseat. Politics in Nepal is currently witnessing exactly this phenomenon. This is unfortunate for a country striving to grow as a healthy democracy, where accountability, transparency, and...
Sep 17, 2024
ECONOMY
Interim govt of Bangladesh approves decision to import 40 MW of electricity from Nepal
Interim govt of Bangladesh approves decision to import 40 MW...
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The Interim Government of Bangladesh has approved the initiative to import 40 MW of hydropower from Nepal. This project, which was operated during the then Sheikh Hasina-led government in mid-June, has been continued by the interim government.
Sep 16, 2024
POLITICS
Koshi CM to face vote of confidence on September 18
Koshi CM to face vote of confidence on September 18
BIRATNAGAR, Sept 16: Koshi Province Chief Minister (CM) Hikmat Kumar Karki is to seek a vote of confidence from the provincial assembly on September 18.
Sep 16, 2024
POLITICS
DPM Singh and WB high officials hold meeting
DPM Singh and WB high officials hold meeting
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Deputy Prime Minister and Urban Development Minister Prakash Man Singh and the high officials of the World Bank (WB) held a meeting at the Ministry of Urban Development in Singha Durbar on Monday.
Sep 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Two arrested with 43 kg of marijuana
Two arrested with 43 kg of marijuana
A team of police personnel arrested two individuals in possession of 43 kilograms of marijuana in Biratnagar on Monday morning.
Sep 16, 2024
ECONOMY
Banks reduce interest rate for Ashoj
Banks reduce interest rate for Ashoj
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Commercial banks have further reduced deposit interest rates for the month of Ashoj (mid-September to mid-October). The average interest rate on personal fixed deposits at 20 commercial banks has decreased by 0.15 percentage points in Ashoj compared to Bhadra (mid-August to mid-S...
Sep 16, 2024
WORLD
Japan's elderly population hits record high
Japan's elderly population hits record high
TOKYO, Sept 16: The number of people in Japan aged 65 or older hit a record high of 36.25 million this year, government data shows, as the country contends with one of the world's fastest-ageing societies.
Sep 16, 2024
POLITICS
Parliamentary Hearing Committee to finalize ambassadorial appointments on Sept 18
Parliamentary Hearing Committee to finalize ambassadorial ap...
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) is set to meet on September 18 to finalize decisions on proposed ambassadorial appointments.
Sep 16, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE nosedives 57.03 points; daily turnover plunges to Rs 7.36 billion
NEPSE nosedives 57.03 points; daily turnover plunges to Rs 7...
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday plunged 57.03 points to close at 2,580.76 points.
Sep 16, 2024
ECONOMY
PPMO grants seven-day extension for 10 contractors/suppliers to provide written clarificat...
PPMO grants seven-day extension for 10 contractors/suppliers...
KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) has granted a seven-day extension for 10 contractors/suppliers to provide written clarifications.
Sep 16, 2024