SOCIETY
Lumbini Ceramics sparks employment and hope in Bardiya
Lumbini Ceramics sparks employment and hope in Bardiya
Along with Laminar, five other tile industries operate in Nerpali market. Lumbini Ceramics' director Churiwal believes that Laminar Tiles offer higher quality and more competitive pricing than any other Nepali or foreign tiles, and he is confident that they will lead the market.
Nov 30, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal’s trade deficit shrinks by 4 percent in the first four months of current FY
Nepal’s trade deficit shrinks by 4 percent in the first four...
According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), total goods exports decreased by 6.1 percent, reaching Rs 38.38 billion. Similarly, goods imports decreased by 4.2 percent, totaling Rs 390.75 billion.
Nov 30, 2024
ECONOMY
13.5 MW Super Kabeli 'A' hydro project to be connected to national transmission line
13.5 MW Super Kabeli 'A' hydro project to be connected to na...
Following the successful test, technicians from the Nepal Electricity Authority are conducting final checks and inspections, with plans to connect the electricity generated by the project to the national transmission line by Saturday.
Nov 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Court remands three accused in human trafficking case to judicial custody
Court remands three accused in human trafficking case to jud...
The Kathmandu District Court has ordered that three individuals arrested on charges of creating fake documents and engaging in human trafficking and smuggling to Japan be remanded in custody for trial.
Nov 30, 2024
SOCIETY
NEA announces power cuts in several locations under Maharajgunj distribution center
NEA announces power cuts in several locations under Maharajg...
According to the NEA, power will be cut from 10 AM to 2 PM today in areas under the Basundhara feeder of the Maharajgunj Distribution Center, including Bansbari, Chakrapath, Samakhushi, Tokha Road, Greenland Chowk and Grande Hospital.
Nov 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Bala Chaturdashi Festival: Devotees sow ‘Shatbij’ at Shiva temples across the country (Wit...
Bala Chaturdashi Festival: Devotees sow ‘Shatbij’ at Shiva t...
The devotees have been gathering since early morning, mainly at the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu. Before sowing the "Shatbij," they lit lamps and large oil lamps last night in memory of their ancestors and stayed awake throughout the night in vigil.
Nov 30, 2024
POLITICS
Chinese foreign ministry announces PM Oli’s China visit
Chinese foreign ministry announces PM Oli’s China visit
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Friday said that Prime Minister Oli's visit will continue until December 5.
Nov 30, 2024
International
UK lawmakers vote to legalize assisted dying
UK lawmakers vote to legalize assisted dying
In the first parliamentary vote on the matter in nearly a decade, Members of Parliament (MPs) approved the bill, which allows terminally ill adults expected to die within six months to seek assistance to end their lives.
Nov 30, 2024
Editorial
A Prudent Step towards Efficiency
A Prudent Step towards Efficiency
Nepal will not be an exception if such changes are incorporated into the constitution. It is common for the Vice President to have an office in the Parliament when presiding over the upper house and a separate office outside the Parliament for their duties as Vice President.
Nov 30, 2024
OPINION
The Cult of Mathematical Conundrum
The Cult of Mathematical Conundrum
Economists started to adopt a new perspective, viewing voters as rational maximisers and politicians as entrepreneurial actors operating within a market-like environment. This marked the beginning of an era in which the principles of supply and demand were applied to the study of political behaviour...
Nov 30, 2024