SOCIETY
Special security plan in place for Chhath in Birgunj
Special security plan in place for Chhath in Birgunj
BIRGUNJ, Nov 6: The District Administration Office (DAO), Parsa, is preparing a special peace and security plan to address potential risks during the celebration of the Chhath festival.
Nov 06, 2024
WORLD
Trump takes lead in US presidential race, but battleground states remain too close to call
Trump takes lead in US presidential race, but battleground s...
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Republican Donald Trump is leading in the 2024 U.S. presidential race, surpassing his performance in the 2020 election, but key battleground states are still undecided, leaving the outcome of the election uncertain.
Nov 06, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal participates in Montreal show
Nepal participates in Montreal show
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Nepal has participated in an International Tourism and Travel Show 2024 organized at Palais des Congress in Montréal, Canada as part of its economic diplomacy programme to promote tourism of Nepal.
Nov 06, 2024
ECONOMY
Winter electricity imports set to rise due to delayed repair of damaged hydropower plants
Winter electricity imports set to rise due to delayed repair...
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Nepal’s import of electricity is likely to surge in upcoming winter due to the delay in reconstruction of the hydropower plants which were damaged by floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall on September 27 and 28.
Nov 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Three foreign nationals arrested with over 5 kilograms of gold from TIA
Three foreign nationals arrested with over 5 kilograms of go...
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Three foreign individuals have been detained at Tribhuvan International Airport on Tuesday evening with five kilograms and 700 grams of gold in their possession.
Nov 06, 2024
OPINION
Why is the Kerala Model of Development so Acclaimed?
Why is the Kerala Model of Development so Acclaimed?
I often wondered why education was so inexpensive at my school. I attended a convent school run by Diocesan fathers and didn’t pay a single penny for my studies. In fact, we were provided with textbooks and even received free lunches.
Nov 06, 2024
SOCIETY
One killed, two critically injured in road accident
One killed, two critically injured in road accident
BHARATPUR (CHITWAN), Nov 6: A person died and two others were critically injured in a road accident at Sabjimandi in Ratnanagar Municipality-2 along the East-West Highway.
Nov 06, 2024
ECONOMY
Number of individual PANs exceeds 161,000; Income tax revenue collection reaches Rs 41 bil...
Number of individual PANs exceeds 161,000; Income tax revenu...
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: The number of individuals who have obtained a personal Permanent Account Number (PAN) has surpassed 161,000 as of the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2024/25. According to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), a total of 161,713 individuals had registered for a personal PAN...
Nov 06, 2024
Editorial
Once bitten, twice shy? Not really
Once bitten, twice shy? Not really
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As more and more Bhutanese look for employment opportunities overseas, particularly in the Middle East, we must be wary of the pitfalls. Unscrupulous recruitment agents often lure job seekers with attractive salaries. And many end up as domestic workers, in unknown territories, vulnerabl...
Nov 06, 2024
SOCIETY
SC upholds decision convicting Manange of attempted murder
SC upholds decision convicting Manange of attempted murder
The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday decided to uphold the verdict of the erstwhile Patan Appellate Court convicting Member of Gandaki Provincial Assembly Rajiv Gurung, better known as Deepak Manange, of attempted murder. With the verdict, Gurung will be stripped of his position as an elected member of...
Nov 05, 2024