SOCIETY
NC Prez Deuba off to Singapore for regular health check-up
NC Prez Deuba off to Singapore for regular health check-up
KATHMANDU, June 14: Nepali Congress (NC) President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has flown to Singapore for medical treatment. His wife, Arju Rana Deuba, has accompanied him to Singapore.
Jun 14, 2023
POLITICS
Sudurpaschim, Lumbini provincial assemblies pass policies and programs
Sudurpaschim, Lumbini provincial assemblies pass policies an...
KATHMANDU, June 14: The Province Assembly meeting of Sudurpaschim Province held on Tuesday passed the province government's policies and programs for the fiscal year 2023/24 BS with a majority.
Jun 14, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt extends thanks to all those working on Nepal's behalf in Ncell tax scam
Govt extends thanks to all those working on Nepal's behalf i...
KATHMANDU, June 14: A cabinet meeting held on Tuesday decided to extend thanks to all those who made efforts from the Nepal side in a case filed at the international commission regarding Ncell case.
Jun 14, 2023
POLITICS
SC issues show cause order over management of 'disqualified' combatants
SC issues show cause order over management of 'disqualified'...
KATHMANDU, June 14: The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday issued a show cause order for not making appropriate decisions regarding the management of 'disqualified' combatants involved in the Maoist armed struggle.
Jun 14, 2023
SOCIETY
Over 6,000 seized weapons destroyed in Kathmandu
Over 6,000 seized weapons destroyed in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, June 14: A total of 6,268 sets of weapons that were seized, received, recovered or found stray over various periods of time and places were destroyed in accordance with the law.
Jun 14, 2023
OPINION
Transhumanism: World’s Most Dangerous Idea
Transhumanism: World’s Most Dangerous Idea
In 2004, Francis Fukuyama famously referred to transhumanism as "the world's most dangerous idea." However, as we approach 2023, the notion that once appeared farfetched has garnered credibility as a potential future reality. What factors could be contributing to this shift in mindset?
Jun 14, 2023
SOCIETY
World Blood Donor Day being observed today
World Blood Donor Day being observed today
KATHMANDU, July 14: The World Blood Donor Day is being observed in Nepal by organizing several public awareness programs today.
Jun 14, 2023
WORLD
India, UAE set target of USD 100 billion for trade in non-petroleum products by 2030
India, UAE set target of USD 100 billion for trade in non-pe...
NEW DELHI, June 14: India and UAE on Monday agreed to set a target of USD 100 billion of trade in non-petroleum products by 2030 from the USD 48 billion at present.
Jun 14, 2023
POLITICS
Prof Subedi urges political leaders to avoid ad hoc statements on Nepal-India border dispu...
Prof Subedi urges political leaders to avoid ad hoc statemen...
KATHMANDU, June 14: London-based Professor Surya Prasad Subedi has urged Nepali political leaders to refrain from making ad hoc statements on sensitive border issues, particularly in light of Nepal's border dispute with India in Kalapani, Lipu Lekh and Limpiyadhura.
Jun 14, 2023
ECONOMY
BFIs consider reducing interest rates on loans from next month
BFIs consider reducing interest rates on loans from next mon...
KATHMANDU, June 14: Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) are likely to reduce the interest rates on loans from Friday, the beginning of the Nepali month of Asadh, with the increase in loanable funds with them.
Jun 14, 2023