OPINION
Effective Disaster Preparedness: Need of the Nation
Effective Disaster Preparedness: Need of the Nation
Recently, Turkey and Syria have been hit hard by a couple of powerful earthquakes. At the time of writing this piece, over 15,000 people had died and 6000 houses had been destroyed in these two neighboring countries according to the preliminary reports. Due to freezing weather conditions and snowfal...
Feb 11, 2023
SOCIETY
NTB alarmed by fake letter inviting Indian singer Arijit Singh using its stamp
NTB alarmed by fake letter inviting Indian singer Arijit Sin...
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has requested concerned authorities including the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police to take action against those involved in using fake stamps and letterheads of the board to invite renowned Indian singer Arijit Singh to a musical show in...
Feb 11, 2023
SOCIETY
TIA General Manager suspended for ‘demanding bribe’ from international airlines
TIA General Manager suspended for ‘demanding bribe’ from int...
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, has said that the General Manager of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Prem Nath Thakur, has been suspended after he allegedly asked for a bribe from Thai Smile Airways.
Feb 11, 2023
ECONOMY
NRB continues with tightened monetary policy through mid-term review
NRB continues with tightened monetary policy through mid-ter...
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has made provisions for banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to restructure and reschedule the outstanding loans up to Rs 20 million given to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by mid-July 2024 in an attempt to give respite to the SMEs.
Feb 11, 2023
SOCIETY
‘Participation of women in science and technology a must to address the greatest challenge...
‘Participation of women in science and technology a must to...
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: On the occasion of the 8th International Day for Women and Girls in Science, UNESCO and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) conducted a dialogue on, “Leadership of Women and Girls in Science” on Friday.
Feb 11, 2023
SOCIETY
Police beat up doctor for walking during presidential escort
Police beat up doctor for walking during presidential escort
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Dr Janith Singh, a surgeon at the National Trauma Center, has been seriously injured after security personnel deployed for the security of the president hit him with batons while walking on the road during the presidential escort on Friday.
Feb 11, 2023
Editorial
What Too Little Winter Rains Mean for Nepal
What Too Little Winter Rains Mean for Nepal
The winter season in Nepal is known for its abundant rainfall that replenishes the soil and sustains the livelihoods of the people in the country. However, this year, the country is facing a crisis due to the lack of winter rains, which has raised concerns about food security and environmental conse...
Feb 11, 2023
POLITICS
President Bhandari roots for coordinated efforts to boost domestic production
President Bhandari roots for coordinated efforts to boost do...
KATHMANDU, Feb 10: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has stressed on the need for the government to implement a coordinated program to increase production, as the domestic production needs to be strengthened in order to improve the economy.
Feb 10, 2023
POLITICS
NTB is swatting flies: Tourism Minister Kiranti
NTB is swatting flies: Tourism Minister Kiranti
KATHMANDU, Feb 10: Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Sudan Kiranti has said that he has not seen the work of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).
Feb 10, 2023
SPORTS
SAFF U-20 runner-up Nepali women's team returns home
SAFF U-20 runner-up Nepali women's team returns home
KATHMANDU, Feb 10: The Nepali team, who became the runners-up in the SAFF U-20 Women's Football Championship in Bangladesh, arrived in Nepal today.
Feb 10, 2023