OPINION
The Need for a Paradigm Shift in Nepalese Politics: From Power Games to National Progress
The Need for a Paradigm Shift in Nepalese Politics: From Pow...
Politics, a term that has unfortunately grown controversial due to its association with manipulation, deception, and competition, has been commonly misinterpreted and misused in many parts of the world.
Jul 12, 2023
WORLD
North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea day after making threat over alleged US...
North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea day after...
SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters Wednesday, its neighbors said, two days after the North threatened “shocking” consequences to protest what it called a provocative U.S. reconnaissance activity near its territory.
Jul 12, 2023
Editorial
Make aviation safety a top priority
Make aviation safety a top priority
In yet another fatal air accident in the country on Tuesday, a helicopter belonging to Manang Air crashed in Lamjura area of Solukhumbu district killing six people onboard including the captain. The ill-fated helicopter on its way to Kathmandu from Surke, Solukhumbu was found crashed in the Lamjura...
Jul 12, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt increases the minimum support price of paddy by up to Rs 234 per quintal
Govt increases the minimum support price of paddy by up to R...
KATHMANDU, July 11: The government has fixed the minimum support price of paddy for the fiscal year 2023/24.
Jul 11, 2023
SOCIETY
All six people on board Manang Air chopper killed in crash
All six people on board Manang Air chopper killed in crash
KATHMANDU, July 11: A helicopter belonging to Manang Air, which was en route to Kathmandu from Solukhumbu district, was found crashed in Lamjura area of Solukhumbu district on Tuesday afternoon.
Jul 11, 2023
ECONOMY
Interbank interest rate declined to 1.36 percent, a heavy drop from over 8 percent in the...
Interbank interest rate declined to 1.36 percent, a heavy dr...
Commercial banks are overwhelmed with an increasing liquidity
Jul 11, 2023
ECONOMY
Laxmi Bank and Sunrise Bank Limited to start joint operation from Friday
Laxmi Bank and Sunrise Bank Limited to start joint operation...
KATHMANDU, July 11: Laxmi Sunrise Bank Limited, an entity formed by the merger of Laxmi Bank Limited (LBL) and Sunrise Bank Limited (SBL), is ready to carry out joint operations from Friday.
Jul 11, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt acquires loan to repay existing debt
Govt acquires loan to repay existing debt
KATHMANDU, July 11: When a country's revenue collection falls short, the government is compelled to resort to borrowing in order to meet its loan obligations, including payment of both principal and interest.
Jul 11, 2023
POLITICS
Deputy Speaker Rana urges branding and global expansion of local products
Deputy Speaker Rana urges branding and global expansion of l...
KATHMANDU, July 11: Deputy Speaker Indira Rana has emphasized the need to brand and promote goods produced in Nepal in the international market.
Jul 11, 2023
SOCIETY
Chet Bahadur Gurung, a pilot who flew 7,000 hours, passed away in Solukhumbu
Chet Bahadur Gurung, a pilot who flew 7,000 hours, passed aw...
KATHMANDU, July 11: Manang Air helicopter pilot Chet Bahadur Gurung flew from Solukhumbu to Kathmandu on Tuesday morning. He had flown helicopters for nearly 7,000 hours in the Nepali skies.
Jul 11, 2023