POLITICS
Legal battle begins as newly-appointed Chief Minister Thapa appoints two ministers in Kosh...
Legal battle begins as newly-appointed Chief Minister Thapa...
KATHMANDU, July 8: A fresh legal battle has begun after the formation of a new government led by Nepali Congress (NC) in Koshi Province after the outgoing Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki of CPN-UML filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court.
Jul 08, 2023
SOCIETY
Livestock Department urges local government to be proactive for lumpy skin containment
Livestock Department urges local government to be proactive...
KATHMANDU, July 8: The Department of Livestock Services (DoHS) has sought more actions on the part of local governments to contain lumpy skin disease among the cattle. It has urged them to be proactive in purchasing medicines and vaccines against the disease.
Jul 08, 2023
OPINION
Nepal's economic diplomacy needs more focus on development
Nepal's economic diplomacy needs more focus on development
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) organized the second edition of the Prof Yadu Nath Khanal Lecture Series on June 25, 2023, focusing on the theme "Safeguarding Nepal's National Interests: Foreign Policy Choices in the Changing International Environment." Late Khanal is often regarded as the gr...
Jul 08, 2023
SOCIETY
Monsoon affects 64 districts with 34 casualties
Monsoon affects 64 districts with 34 casualties
KATHMANDU, July 8: Property worth over Rs 60 million was damaged by the recent monsoon floods and landslides in eastern Nepal.
Jul 08, 2023
ECONOMY
Madhesh Province: Rich in resources, yet struggling with poverty
Madhesh Province: Rich in resources, yet struggling with pov...
JANAKPURDHAM, July 8: Madhesh Province primarily produces essential food grains like rice and wheat, making it a resource-rich region compared to other parts of the country. However, despite its agricultural abundance, Madhesh Province faces significant challenges in terms of poverty.
Jul 08, 2023
POLITICS
Two-day gathering of NC District Presidents concludes endorsing a 14-point internal commit...
Two-day gathering of NC District Presidents concludes endors...
KATHMANDU, July 8: A two-day gathering of Nepali Congress (NC) district presidents concluded on Friday, unanimously approving a set of 14-point internal commitments.
Jul 08, 2023
WORLD
US economy adds 209,000 new jobs as hiring slows
US economy adds 209,000 new jobs as hiring slows
WASHINGTON, July 8: Hiring in the United States slowed in June, the Labor Department said Friday, with fewer new jobs created than many had expected, a signal that the economy is showing signs of cooling.
Jul 08, 2023
Editorial
Balen’s timely decision to protect public properties
Balen’s timely decision to protect public properties
In a political landscape marred by corruption and abuse of power, it is encouraging to witness a leader who dares to take a stand against these unethical practices. Mayor Balen Shah of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has emerged as a beacon of hope with his recent announcement to ban the leasi...
Jul 08, 2023
ECONOMY
NOC reluctant to enforce automated pricing system even as it earns Rs 2 billion profit a m...
NOC reluctant to enforce automated pricing system even as it...
KATHMANDU, July 7: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has earned profit of Rs 1.11 billion within 15 days by selling fuel as per the recent price list determined by its supplier - the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). In this way, the NOC earned a profit of around Rs 2.5 billion in a month.
Jul 07, 2023
ECONOMY
Mahakali Irrigation Third Phase: Water released for testing main canal
Mahakali Irrigation Third Phase: Water released for testing...
BEDKOT, July 7: Water has been released to test the main canal of the Mahakali Irrigation Project's Third Phase.
Jul 07, 2023