SOCIETY
Kathmandu experiences this year’s coldest temperature so far
Kathmandu experiences this year’s coldest temperature so far
KATHMANDU, Nov 19: Kathmandu recorded its lowest temperature of the year so far, with the mercury dropping to 9.9 degrees Celsius early on Tuesday morning.
Nov 19, 2024
POLITICS
Complaints filed against two out of 410 by-election candidates
Complaints filed against two out of 410 by-election candidat...
KATHMANDU, Nov 19: A total of two complaints have been filed against the candidates for the by-elections scheduled for December 1. These complaints will be investigated today, and decisions will be made, followed by the publication of the final list of candidates.
Nov 19, 2024
POLITICS
EC instructs home ministry to bolster security arrangements for by-elections
EC instructs home ministry to bolster security arrangements...
KATHMANDU, Nov 19: The Election Commission (EC) has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) to strengthen security arrangements to ensure that the upcoming local-level by-elections are conducted in a clean, free, fair, credible, and fear-free environment.
Nov 19, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC to manage only segregated waste
KMC to manage only segregated waste
KATHMANDU, Nov 19: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is preparing to manage the waste only after its segregation.
Nov 19, 2024
OPINION
No place in the world is without racism and discrimination
No place in the world is without racism and discrimination
Moderate racism includes discriminatory practices in public spaces and workplaces, often resulting in unfair treatment of people. Examples of such institutional racism include being served last in restaurants and being selected for random security checks at airports.
Nov 19, 2024
ECONOMY
Banks struggle with high NPLs amid protracted economic slowdown
Banks struggle with high NPLs amid protracted economic slow...
KATHMANDU, Nov 19: Despite reducing their base interest rate to as low as 7.02 percent, commercial banks have failed to cash in the benefits of raising their businesses citing a surge in their non-performing loans (NPLs) amid ongoing economic slowdown.
Nov 19, 2024
SPORTS
Janakpur Bolts to face Biratnagar Kings in NPL opener
Janakpur Bolts to face Biratnagar Kings in NPL opener
Eight franchise teams will compete in the NPL. Viewers will be able to watch all the matches of the tournament live on Star Sports.
Nov 19, 2024
SOCIETY
Last rites of former Speaker Dhungana performed with full state honors
Last rites of former Speaker Dhungana performed with full st...
KATHMANDU, Nov 19: The final rites of Damannath Dhungana, former Speaker of Nepal's House of Representatives, were held with full state honors at Pashupati Aryaghat on Monday afternoon. Dhungana passed away on Sunday at the age of 83 while undergoing treatment at Frontline Hospital in Baneshwar.&nbs...
Nov 19, 2024
POLITICS
Former Law Minister Paudel backs anonymous complaints as parliamentary committee debates o...
Former Law Minister Paudel backs anonymous complaints as par...
KATHMANDU, Nov 19: A heated debate is underway over whether to allow anonymous complaints in corruption cases under the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA).
Nov 19, 2024
Editorial
Preventing Youth Involvement in Cyber Crimes
Preventing Youth Involvement in Cyber Crimes
A recent study conducted by Nepal Rastra Bank has revealed that youths aged 19 to 30 years comprise about 70 percent of individuals suspected of being involve in cyber fraud. The Strategic Analysis Report (SAR) 2024, released by the central bank on Sunday, highlights that the majority of suspects in...
Nov 19, 2024