SOCIETY
Sudurpaschim provincial govt announces public holiday to mourn demise of Minister Singh
Sudurpaschim provincial govt announces public holiday to mou...
KATHMANDU, June 21: The Sudurpaschim provincial government has declared a public holiday today expressing grief over the demise of Sudurpaschim Provincial Minister for Internal Affairs and Law Prithvi Bahadur Singh on Wednesday.
Jun 21, 2023
SOCIETY
International Yoga Day being observed today
International Yoga Day being observed today
KATHMANDU, June 21: The International Yoga Day is being observed in Nepal by organizing several programmes today.
Jun 21, 2023
OPINION
Exploring Pathways to Economic Recovery
Exploring Pathways to Economic Recovery
Nepal is currently facing various macroeconomic problems such as low economic growth, truncated capital expenditure, high trade deficit, dwindling revenue, rising public debt, and falling demand. Likewise, industrial businesses have not been able to operate at full capacity, with some industries eve...
Jun 21, 2023
SOCIETY
Special Court slaps nine-year jail term and Rs 6 billion cash penalty against former IRD C...
Special Court slaps nine-year jail term and Rs 6 billion cas...
KATHMANDU, June 21: The Special Court on Tuesday slapped a nine-year jail sentence to former chief of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), Chudamani Sharma – the mastermind of the country’s multi-billion rupee corruption cases. Sharma has been convicted of accepting kickbacks to settle tax arrears...
Jun 21, 2023
SOCIETY
Sudurpaschim Province’s Internal Affairs and Law Minister Singh, his wife and sister-in-la...
Sudurpaschim Province’s Internal Affairs and Law Minister Si...
BAJHANG, June 21: In a tragic accident that took place on Tuesday afternoon, Sudurpaschim Provincial Minister for Internal Affairs and Law Prithvi Bahadur Singh, his wife and sister-in-law were killed.
Jun 21, 2023
SPORTS
Nepal bounce back to defeat US by six wickets in WC qualifiers
Nepal bounce back to defeat US by six wickets in WC qualifie...
KATHMANDU, June 21: Nepal bounced back in the Cricket World Cup qualifiers from their opening match defeat against hosts Zimbabwe to beat the United States by six wickets in their Group A match on Tuesday.
Jun 21, 2023
Editorial
Boost investment in power transmission infrastructures
Boost investment in power transmission infrastructures
As Nepal strives to achieve uninterrupted power supply for all its citizens and capitalize on surplus electricity through exports, urgent attention must be directed towards building transmission lines and related infrastructure.
Jun 21, 2023
ECONOMY
NOC reduces prices of aviation fuel
NOC reduces prices of aviation fuel
ATF for domestic flights will cost Rs 10/liter less and for international flights USD 200/kl less
Jun 20, 2023
ECONOMY
Farmers fail to sell tomatoes for Rs 10 per kg in Kathmandu while consumers are forced to...
Farmers fail to sell tomatoes for Rs 10 per kg in Kathmandu...
POKHARA, June 20: Farmers on Sunday dumped around 400,000 kilograms of tomatoes on the street adjacent to Kathmandu’s main vegetable market in Kalimati for not getting the expected price for their produce.
Jun 20, 2023
ECONOMY
SC orders removal of 500 hotels and restaurants around Fewa Lake in Pokhara
SC orders removal of 500 hotels and restaurants around Fewa...
KATHMANDU, June 20: In a significant decision, the Supreme Court (SC) has mandated the removal of approximately 500 hotels and restaurants that were constructed through encroachments on the boundaries of Fewa Lake in Pokhara. The court has ruled that the area surrounding Fewa Lake should be maintain...
Jun 20, 2023