WORLD
A war within a war: Yemen's latest conflict
A war within a war: Yemen's latest conflict
Now, a new conflict is brewing within the conflict, involving rival armed factions loosely grouped under the government but separately backed by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
6 hours ago
Editorial
Ensuring Free and Fair Polls
Ensuring Free and Fair Polls
The EC has introduced a strict code of conduct for the March 5 elections, targeting money, muscle, AI misuse and digital disinformation to ensure free, fair, and transparent polls.
6 hours ago
POLITICS
NGOs barred from campaigning for candidates under election code of conduct
NGOs barred from campaigning for candidates under election c...
The code clearly states that NGOs, development partners, and their associated personnel are not allowed to engage in campaigning either in favor of or against any political party or candidate.
14 hours ago
POLITICS
Foreign Minister Sharma to attend state funeral of Begum Khaleda Zia in Bangladesh
Foreign Minister Sharma to attend state funeral of Begum Kha...
Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma has left for Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Tuesday to attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
15 hours ago
ECONOMY
Riverside Hydro Energy to issue IPO, calls AGM on Jan 6
Riverside Hydro Energy to issue IPO, calls AGM on Jan 6
The company has scheduled the AGM for January 6, where shareholders will deliberate on four ordinary and three special agendas. One of the key proposals is to approve the issuance of an IPO equivalent to 20 percent of the company’s paid-up capital.
15 hours ago
ECONOMY
Nearly 90% of hotel rooms booked as Pokhara sees tourism surge during Street Festival
Nearly 90% of hotel rooms booked as Pokhara sees tourism sur...
Hoteliers expect hotels of all categories to remain largely occupied until the New Year, with the positive impact likely to continue for about a week. “Almost all hotels in Pokhara will have guests over the next few days. The situation is very encouraging,” said Lakeside-based hotelier N...
15 hours ago
SOCIETY
Education Ministry warns consultancies against sending students to fake institutions
Education Ministry warns consultancies against sending stude...
The Ministry of Education has warned educational consultancies against deceiving students with fake offer letters and unapproved training centres, urging families to verify institutions carefully amid rising overseas education fraud cases.
16 hours ago
SOCIETY
Poor sleep, excessive phone use driving student memory decline
Poor sleep, excessive phone use driving student memory decli...
Experts warn that imbalanced daily routines, excessive screen use and lack of sleep are driving declining memory, concentration and confidence among students, prompting schools to introduce mind management, yoga and meditation programmes.
16 hours ago
SOCIETY
Despite awareness drives, menstrual discrimination endures in Bajhang
Despite awareness drives, menstrual discrimination endures i...
Despite decades of awareness campaigns and the demolition of 142 menstrual huts, deeply entrenched patriarchal beliefs continue to fuel widespread menstrual discrimination in Bajhang, affecting women at home, in public spaces, and contributing to broader social problems such as child marriage and do...
16 hours ago
ECONOMY
Delay in road maintenance will invite penalties: Minister Ghising
Delay in road maintenance will invite penalties: Minister Gh...
Speaking at the 23rd anniversary of the Road Board Nepal, Minister Ghising said contracts could also be cancelled if contractors repeatedly fail to meet timelines. He noted that the government has already terminated agreements with some contractors who secured projects at low cost but failed to deli...
17 hours ago