SOCIETY
Light to moderate rain expected in Gandaki province today
Light to moderate rain expected in Gandaki province today
KATHMANDU May 26: Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is occurring at some places in the hilly parts of Gandaki province and one or two places of the plains of Lumbini province. This is due to the partial effect of the local air and low-pressure system around Uttar Pradesh of India, th...
May 26, 2024
SOCIETY
Two youths drown in Tadikhola
Two youths drown in Tadikhola
TRISHULI (NUWAKOT), May 25: Two youths died after drowning in Tadikhola (rivulet) in Nuwakot.
May 26, 2024
ECONOMY
Bhadrapur municipality collects Rs 48.66 million in revenue
Bhadrapur municipality collects Rs 48.66 million in revenue
BHADRAPUR, May 25: Bhadrapur municipality of Jhapa district has collected Rs 48.66 million in revenue in the last 10 months of the current Fiscal Year, 2023/24. The municipality has set a target of collecting Rs 55 million in revenue this fiscal year.
May 26, 2024
POLITICS
Rai elected President of JSP Khotang district chapter
Rai elected President of JSP Khotang district chapter
KHOTANG, May 26: Nirmal Rai has been elected as the President of the Ashok Rai-led Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) Khotang district chapter.
May 26, 2024
SOCIETY
Investigations reveal fake licenses were issued ‘under higher orders’
Investigations reveal fake licenses were issued ‘under highe...
KATHMANDU, May 26: In a case submitted to the court by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police regarding the issuance of fake driving licenses, former directors general of the Department of Transport Management are implicated. The case states that they acted 'under higher orders.', bu...
May 26, 2024
ECONOMY
Seven traditional border trade points with China including Kimathangka reopened
Seven traditional border trade points with China including K...
KATHMANDU, May 26: Following continuous diplomatic efforts by the Government of Nepal, most border crossings with trade points to China including the Kimathangka transit in Sankhuwasabha have reopened for service from Saturday.
May 26, 2024
Editorial
Embracing the Spirit of Vesak
Embracing the Spirit of Vesak
In the heart of Sri Lanka, the vibrant festival of Vesak resonates with a unique blend of devotion and celebration. As Sri Lankans come together to commemorate the Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana of the Great Teacher, the Buddha, the essence of Vesak transcends mere rituals; it embodies the spi...
May 26, 2024
ECONOMY
Banks’ base rate of interest comes down to as low as 7 percent
Banks’ base rate of interest comes down to as low as 7 perce...
KATHMANDU, May 25: Nepali commercial banks have reduced their base interest rate to as low as seven percent citing slow demand for loans amid excessive liquidity with them.
May 25, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC directs schools to appoint information officers
KMC directs schools to appoint information officers
KATHMANDU, May 25: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has directed all community and institutional schools within its jurisdiction to appoint information officers.
May 25, 2024
SOCIETY
Police seek action against 35 individuals including lawmaker over cooperative fund misuse
Police seek action against 35 individuals including lawmaker...
KATHMANDU, May 25: Police have submitted a report recommending charges against 35 individuals including a lawmaker for allegedly embezzling funds from the Chhipchipe Users Cooperative.
May 25, 2024