SOCIETY
Govt seeks suggestions on appointment procedures for transitional justice officials
Govt seeks suggestions on appointment procedures for transit...
KATHMANDU, Oct 29: The government has sought suggestions and feedback on a draft of procedures for appointing chairpersons and members at the Commission for Investigation of Enforced Disappeared Persons and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The timeline for furnishing suggestions and response...
Oct 29, 2024
OPINION
Traditional Medicine: An Untapped Potential
Traditional Medicine: An Untapped Potential
Rigveda, an ancient Hindu scripture, says ‘Jivema Sharadah Shatam’ (May we live a life of 100 years!). In order to realize their ambition of living up to 100 years,they developed Ayurveda – a holistic system of medicine that is believed to have originated in around 1500 BCE, during...
Oct 29, 2024
SOCIETY
Tihar begins today after 11 am
Tihar begins today after 11 am
#Explainer
Tihar, also known as Yama Panchak, begins today. Here is what you need to know about this festival
Oct 29, 2024
SOCIETY
Madhesh Province caught in the quagmire of drug abuse-related crimes
Madhesh Province caught in the quagmire of drug abuse-relate...
LAHAN, Oct 29: Police discovered a body partially buried on the riverbank of Gagan Khola in Sukhipur Municipality-10, Siraha on October 14. The deceased was identified as Krishna Kumar Mahara, 21, the son of Sridevi Mochi, a resident of Dangraha Tole, Golbazaar Municipality-13, Siraha. Police starte...
Oct 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Review decision to cut flight operating hours, IATA tells TIA
Review decision to cut flight operating hours, IATA tells TI...
KATHMANDU, Oct 29: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has formally raised concern about the reduced operating hours of the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), warning of significant implications for airlines and passengers alike.
Oct 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Egg price rises in effect from Monday in Chitwan
Egg price rises in effect from Monday in Chitwan
CHITWAN, Oct 28: The price of eggs that had been decreasing since the first week of the Nepali month of Bhadra, has started to rise again starting Monday. Farmers are now forced to sell their products close to the cost price.
Oct 29, 2024
Editorial
Kudos to Spirited Women Footballers
Kudos to Spirited Women Footballers
The Nepali women's national football team gave the home audience – both at home and across the world – a brilliant piece of gift: the young and spirited women stormed into the final of the SAFF Women's Championship by beating their arch rival India 4-2 on penalties in a tense semifinal.
Oct 29, 2024
SOCIETY
11:37 am auspicious time for Bhai Tika
11:37 am auspicious time for Bhai Tika
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: The Nepal Calendar Determination Committee has announced the auspicious hour for this year's Bhaitika to take place during the Tihar festival.
Oct 28, 2024
SOCIETY
Civil society calls for inclusive climate action ahead of COP29
Civil society calls for inclusive climate action ahead of CO...
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: Civil Society leaders have called for inclusive climate action ahead of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) and Nepal’s upcoming third Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Emphasizing the vital role of civil society organizations (CSOs), they stressed the ne...
Oct 28, 2024
ECONOMY
Traders urged to cash in maximum benefit of EU’s GSP arrangement till 2029
Traders urged to cash in maximum benefit of EU’s GSP arrange...
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: Although Nepal is heading for graduation from its status of least developed country (LDC) in 2026, the country can still benefit from the duty-free and quota-free access to the European Union (EU) market till 2029.
Oct 28, 2024