Editorial
Wake-up call for Nepal to ensure food security
Wake-up call for Nepal to ensure food security
The Global Food Policy Report-2023 by the International Food Policy Research Institute reveals a worrisome situation of food insecurity and undernourishment in South Asia, including Nepal. The report emphasizes the immediate need for the Government of Nepal to take action and implement necessary mea...
Jun 20, 2023
ECONOMY
KMC meets 80 percent of its annual revenue target in 11 months of the current FY
KMC meets 80 percent of its annual revenue target in 11 mont...
KATHMANDU, June 19: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) collected revenue worth over Rs 8 billion in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year.
Jun 19, 2023
SOCIETY
Food insecurity, undernourishment deepen in South Asia
Food insecurity, undernourishment deepen in South Asia
KATHMANDU, June 19: Food insecurity and undernourishment are deepening lately in South Asia including Nepal, according to the Global Food Policy Report-2023 prepared by the International Food Policy Research Institute.
Jun 19, 2023
POLITICS
Govt accords top priorities to relief, rescue efforts
Govt accords top priorities to relief, rescue efforts
KATHMANDU, June 19: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has assured that the government has given top priority to prompt rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts in disaster-hit areas of the country.
Jun 19, 2023
ECONOMY
Decreased capital expenditure in budget due to social security liability: FinMin Mahat
Decreased capital expenditure in budget due to social securi...
KATHMANDU, June 19: Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat stated today that the budget allocated for capital expenditure has been reduced due to the growing liability for social security.
Jun 19, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse slips 2.94 points while daily turnover declines to Rs 4.740 billion on Monday
Nepse slips 2.94 points while daily turnover declines to Rs...
KATHMANDU, June 19: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Monday slipped marginally by 2.94 points to close at 2,091.39 points.
Jun 19, 2023
SOCIETY
Over 11,000 residents in Madhesh benefit from solar-powered water projects
Over 11,000 residents in Madhesh benefit from solar-powered...
KATHMANDU, June 19: More than 11,000 residents in the Sarlahi and Siraha districts of Madhesh province now have access to clean drinking water, following the successful implementation of seven Solar Drinking Water projects.
Jun 19, 2023
POLITICS
UK ambassador calls on Minister Basnet
UK ambassador calls on Minister Basnet
KATHMANDU, June 19: UK's ambassador to Nepal, Nicola Pollitt, paid a farewell call on Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet on Monday.
Jun 19, 2023
POLITICS
Leaders announce formation of Socialist Front
Leaders announce formation of Socialist Front
KATHMANDU, June 19: Leaders of the ruling parties along with the once banned Maoist outfit have come together to form the Socialist Front Nepal.
Jun 19, 2023
SOCIETY
Illegal furniture industry operator arrested in Kailali
Illegal furniture industry operator arrested in Kailali
DHANGADI, June 19: A police team deployed by the District Police Office, Kailali has arrested the operator of an illegal furniture industry, along with illegal timber, from Hasuliya on Monday.
Jun 19, 2023