ECONOMY
Govt’s revenue collection stands at 22.77 percent of the target
Govt’s revenue collection stands at 22.77 percent of the tar...
KATHMANDU, Nov 17: The government’s revenue collection in the first four months of the current fiscal year stood at a mere 22.77 percent of its annual target, mainly due to the inadequate amount in tax revenue caused by the economic slowdown in the country.
Nov 17, 2024
OPINION
Bridging the Gap between Science and Diplomacy
Bridging the Gap between Science and Diplomacy
In any strategic mode of governance mapping the system's most critical or weakest nodes is the responsibility of its leadership. In recent years, the issues raised by the channel that can and do exist between diplomacy and science have become particularly 'HOT,' and several 'BRIDGES' have been built...
Nov 17, 2024
POLITICS
Election code of conduct effective from today
Election code of conduct effective from today
KATHMANDU, Nov 17: The election code of conduct will be implemented from Sunday, November 17, for the upcoming local level by-elections scheduled to be held on December 1.
Nov 17, 2024
Editorial
Paving the Way for Regional Energy Cooperation
Paving the Way for Regional Energy Cooperation
In a major breakthrough, Nepal has begun selling electricity to Bangladesh via India, starting Friday. Although the transmission of power from Nepal to Bangladesh was limited to just one day this season, it marks a historic moment, paving the way for a power trade deal with a third country, apart fr...
Nov 17, 2024
POLITICS
UML demands apology from Dahal, asks to retract his ‘china card’ statement
UML demands apology from Dahal, asks to retract his ‘china c...
KATHMANDU, Nov 16: The ruling CPN-UML has demanded an apology from former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal for his controversial remarks, in a recent interview with Indian media outlet The Hindu, accusing Prime Minister K P Oli of playing ‘China card’.
Nov 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Two arrested with 150 kg Marijuana in Mahottari
Two arrested with 150 kg Marijuana in Mahottari
KATHMANDU, Nov 16: Police arrested two individuals on Saturday afternoon from Mahottari for possessing about 150 kg of marijuana.
Nov 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal loses bid to host 25th World Congress of marathons
Nepal loses bid to host 25th World Congress of marathons
BANKE, Nov 16: Nepal lost the hosting right of the 25th World Congress of Association of Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) to Norway by a slim margin during a bid held in Hanoi, Vietnam on Saturday.
Nov 16, 2024
ECONOMY
As NEPSE rose by 73.27 points, investors gained Rs 117 billion from share transactions las...
As NEPSE rose by 73.27 points, investors gained Rs 117 billi...
KATHMANDU, Nov 16: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) escalated 73.27 points after investors opted to inject their money in the secondary market following the end of the festive season.
Nov 16, 2024
POLITICS
Local level by-election: Candidacy filing from 10 am to 5 pm tomorrow
Local level by-election: Candidacy filing from 10 am to 5 pm...
KATHMANDU, Nov 16: Nominations for the candidates vying in the upcoming by-election can be registered from 10AM to 5PM next day, according to the Election Commission.
Nov 16, 2024
POLITICS
Parliamentary committee meeting tense as NC General Secy quizzes Minister Tamang
Parliamentary committee meeting tense as NC General Secy qui...
KATHMANDU, Nov 16: A meeting of the State Affairs Committee under the House of Representatives on Friday turned tense after lawmakers from the Nepali Congress (NC) questioned Minister of State for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, Purna Bahadur Tamang (Kanchha Tamang).
Nov 16, 2024