Editorial
Seizing the Positive Momentum in Tourism
Seizing the Positive Momentum in Tourism
As Nepal’s tourism has gained momentum despite all these odds, all government and non-government agencies concerned should take concerted measures to address the issues hindering the tourism industry to realize its full potential.
Dec 03, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal’s public debt size not alarming amid fast growing govt borrowing: FinMin Paudel
Nepal’s public debt size not alarming amid fast growing govt...
In a meeting with representatives of the development partners on Monday, Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel said the country’s public debt has not reached a critical level. “However, there is a need to redefine the priorities of debt mobilization,” said Paudel.
Dec 03, 2024
POLITICS
NC leads by-election tally as UML and Maoist Center trail behind
NC leads by-election tally as UML and Maoist Center trail be...
So far, the Nepali Congress (NC) has won 16 wards. Despite fielding candidates in 41 seats, the NC has yet to secure the positions of Chairman/Mayor or Vice-Chairman/Deputy Mayor.
Dec 03, 2024
SPORTS
Patan High Court orders NOC to not discuss amendment in general assembly
Patan High Court orders NOC to not discuss amendment in gene...
A single bench of high court judge Brajesh Pyakurel ordered the NOC to stall the agenda of the proposed amendment from being discussed at the general assembly until the court reaches a decision on the appropriateness of the timing of the amendment of the NOC’s statute.
Dec 03, 2024
SPORTS
Nepal Olympic Committee courts controversy as Prez seeks third term ahead of election
Nepal Olympic Committee courts controversy as Prez seeks thi...
The NOC president is preparing to present the amendment proposal in the NOC general assembly scheduled for Tuesday against the Sports Act of Nepal which bars the president of any sporting body to run for election for the third time.
Dec 03, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt announces subsidized loans to deprived community to invest on shares of hydropower pr...
Govt announces subsidized loans to deprived community to inv...
For the prescribed projects, the government has aimed to generate 49 percent of the equity capital from the citizens while simplifying the procedures on issuance of primary shares.
Dec 02, 2024
SOCIETY
Home Ministry reduces number of officials to receive and send off VVIPs, VIPs at airport
Home Ministry reduces number of officials to receive and sen...
The government has limited the number of government officials at the airport to welcome or see off VVIPs and VIPs by amending the VVIP and VIP Security Management Work Procedures.
Dec 02, 2024
POLITICS
Pokhrel assigned with responsibility of UML Acting Chair
Pokhrel assigned with responsibility of UML Acting Chair
Party Chair and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who left for China on a four-day official visit on Monday, handed Pokhrel the responsibility of the acting chair of the party.
Dec 02, 2024
SOCIETY
Maoist Center claims gains in by-elections as NC and UML struggle
Maoist Center claims gains in by-elections as NC and UML str...
KATHMANDU, Dec 2: The results of the local-level by-elections are nearly final, with only three seats remaining: Kirtipur Municipality (mayor), Gaurishankar Rural Municipality (vice-chairperson), and Belaka Municipality (ward chair of ward 9).
Dec 02, 2024
ECONOMY
Dharhara brings Rs 1.47 million revenue within a week
Dharhara brings Rs 1.47 million revenue within a week
Acting Project Director for Dharahara operation Prakash Aryal said that around 1,200 people visit Dharahara daily, and the site is closed only on Wednesday.
Dec 02, 2024