OPINION
Economics Problem with Colonialism
Economics Problem with Colonialism
China's growth has occurred in an environment marked by widespread corruption and limited political freedoms, suggesting that alternative institutional frameworks can also produce positive outcomes. The extraordinary transformation of China's economy, achieved within such a context, poses a signific...
Oct 24, 2024
POLITICS
PM Oli’s 100-day speech fails to connect with the country’s reality
PM Oli’s 100-day speech fails to connect with the country’s...
KATHMANDU, Oct 24: Prime Minister KP Oli presented before the people the major accomplishments achieved by his government over the past 100 days, on Wednesday. The major portion of his speech was clad in stark contrast to the day-to-day reality facing the country and the common citizenry. ...
Oct 24, 2024
Editorial
NRB's forward-thinking policy on green finance taxonomy
NRB's forward-thinking policy on green finance taxonomy
In a commendable move, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has directed banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to integrate climate change measures into their investment decisions. The latest measure indicates that the central bank is seeking a key role for financial sector actors to lead climate action.
Oct 24, 2024
SOCIETY
UML district chapter demands Rs 3 billion for reconstruction of flood-affected Lalitpur
UML district chapter demands Rs 3 billion for reconstruction...
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: The Lalitpur district chapter of the ruling CPN-UML has requested Prime Minister KP Oli to facilitate the recovery of lives .
Oct 23, 2024
SOCIETY
Jungle safari reopens for public in Shuklaphanta
Jungle safari reopens for public in Shuklaphanta
KANCHANPUR, Oct 23: The Shuklaphanta National Park in Kanchanpur district has been reopened for jungle safari from Thursday.
Oct 23, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal set to ink labor agreements with Oman and Spain
Nepal set to ink labor agreements with Oman and Spain
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: The Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security (MoLESS) is intensifying efforts to establish new labor destination countries for Nepali workers. MoLESS has announced that bilateral labor agreements with Oman and Spain are in progress.
Oct 23, 2024
SPORTS
Kathmandu Gurkha signs Netherlands batsman Michael Levitt
Kathmandu Gurkha signs Netherlands batsman Michael Levitt
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: Kathmandu Gurkha has signed Netherlands batsman Michael Levitt for their team. Levitt was signed by Kathmandu Gurkha for the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Wednesday.
Oct 23, 2024
ECONOMY
Malaysia’s worker recruitment halt leaves Nepali laborers in limbo
Malaysia’s worker recruitment halt leaves Nepali laborers in...
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: As to when exactly will Nepali migrant workers get to travel to Malaysia remains unclear even as Kuala Lumpur recently raised labor wages.
Oct 23, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE declines 20.41 points; daily turnover surges to Rs 6.27 billion
NEPSE declines 20.41 points; daily turnover surges to Rs 6.2...
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday fell 20.41 points to close at 2,645.39 points.
Oct 23, 2024
SOCIETY
Theatres told not to charge more than MRP on food and beverages
Theatres told not to charge more than MRP on food and bevera...
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: Food and beverages are not be sold at a price higher than the maximum retail price (MRP) in the theatres.
Oct 23, 2024