Editorial
Interns In Public Service
Interns In Public Service
The government's decision to recruit undergraduate students from Tribhuvan University and Kathmandu University as interns in government departments deserves our applause and approval. This innovative initiative enables young college students to utilize their skills and knowledge in various governmen...
Jan 06, 2025
OPINION
Plastic is entering our organs and damaging us
Plastic is entering our organs and damaging us
Plastic pollution from microplastics decomposes and degrades into nanoplastics, which are ubiquitous. If we do not prevent it, it will harm us and the planet in unimaginable ways. Several experts, who spoke with me, warned about the damaging effects of plastics on our organs and bodies.
Jan 06, 2025
ECONOMY
Standoff between contractors and govt likely to stall development projects
Standoff between contractors and govt likely to stall develo...
The standoff between the contractors and the government regarding the settlement of dues for construction works is likely to take a toll on the country’s overall development projects.
Jan 06, 2025
SOCIETY
CIAA gets more teeth: Will it bite now?
CIAA gets more teeth: Will it bite now?
Nepal's ongoing struggle against corruption has faced persistent challenges due to an alleged nexus among political leaders, political appointees, and bureaucrats.
Jan 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Kathmandu DGAO registers case against 39 individuals in Swarnalaxmi Cooperative scam, seek...
Kathmandu DGAO registers case against 39 individuals in Swar...
The District Government Attorney’s Office (DGAO), Kathmandu registered a case against 39 individuals including Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chairman Rabi Lamichhane, absconding fugitive Gitendra Bahadur (GB) Rai and former DIG of police Chhabilal Joshi, at the Kathmandu District Court on Sun...
Jan 06, 2025
POLITICS
Pressure mounts for change in Madhesh province govt leadership
Pressure mounts for change in Madhesh province govt leadersh...
It has been six months since the Janamat Party took charge of the Madhesh government, as per the agreement reached between the ruling coalition parties. With the change in the federal power coalition, a government was formed in Madhesh Province under the leadership of Satish Kumar Singh of the Janam...
Jan 06, 2025
POLITICS
Appointment of judges stalled due to dilly-dallying of NBA
Appointment of judges stalled due to dilly-dallying of NBA
According to the Judicial Council Act, the appointment of a judge should be recommended one month before the position becomes vacant. However, this provision has not been adhered to, causing a backlog.
Jan 06, 2025
SOCIETY
SC denies Manange’s ‘alibi plea,’ citing Sobhraj precedent
SC denies Manange’s ‘alibi plea,’ citing Sobhraj precedent
In the full text of the verdict, the court explained for an alibi to be deemed credible, it must be supported by solid and indisputable evidence.
Jan 06, 2025
WORLD
Bird flu outbreaks strike Japan farms
Bird flu outbreaks strike Japan farms
It is the 19th bird flu outbreak of the season in Japan, the agriculture ministry said.
Jan 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Stakeholders demand easy access to climate finance
Stakeholders demand easy access to climate finance
They stressed this during a seminar on 'Access of Climate Finance in Local Levels and Climate Finance-related Project Development' organised by the Pokhara University in coordination with Melamchi municipality.
Jan 05, 2025