SOCIETY
Two Indian nationals arrested with cocaine worth 170 million rupees
Two Indian nationals arrested with cocaine worth 170 million...
KATHMANDU, March 31: Police have arrested two Indian women in possession of nearly eight kilograms of cocaine. The narcotics are reportedly worth Rs. 170 million in the illegal drug market.
Mar 31, 2023
ECONOMY
China agrees to resume bilateral trade with Nepal via Tatopani-Khasa customs after a hiatu...
China agrees to resume bilateral trade with Nepal via Tatopa...
KATHMANDU, March 31: The Chinese government has agreed to resume the two-way trade via Tatopani-Khasa route from May 1 this year.
Mar 31, 2023
SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
In Pictures: Teachers, parents wish good luck to SEE appearing students
In Pictures: Teachers, parents wish good luck to SEE appeari...
KATHMANDU, March 31: Secondary Education Examination (SEE) has started all across Nepal from today. Teachers as well as parents have wished good luck to the SEE students offering them tika and sweet yogurt.
Mar 31, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt set to lose Ncell ownership as new Bill to replace Telecommunication Act is manipulat...
Govt set to lose Ncell ownership as new Bill to replace Tele...
KATHMANDU, March 31: A private sector telecommunication service provider, Ncell, which should supposedly come under the government’s ownership after 2029 as per the existing laws, will not come under the ownership of the government as manipulations are being made in the draft bill being introduced...
Mar 31, 2023
Editorial
Nepal First, Not Ncell
Nepal First, Not Ncell
The move by the government to expedite the process of introducing new telecommunication laws with controversial provisions that seek to benefit cellphone giant Ncell has raised concerns. It appears that Ncell is trying to manipulate the existing law, and the government seems to be more than willing...
Mar 31, 2023
ECONOMY
Banks will not fall into massive crisis any time soon despite a notable rise in bad debts:...
Banks will not fall into massive crisis any time soon despit...
KATHMANDU, March 30: Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA) on Thursday said the bad debts of banks are likely to increase significantly in the future.
Mar 30, 2023
POLITICS
EC appoints Chief Election Officers for by-elections
EC appoints Chief Election Officers for by-elections
KATHMANDU, March 30: The Election Commission has appointed the chief election officers for the by-election to the members of the House of Representatives to be held on April 23.
Mar 30, 2023
POLITICS
Time for entrepreneurship: PM Dahal
Time for entrepreneurship: PM Dahal
KATHMANDU, March 30: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said it is time for entrepreneurship. PM Dahal said so while addressing the third convocation ceremony of the Agriculture and Forestry University here Thursday.
Mar 30, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse dipped 10.87 points, while daily turnover stands below Rs 1 billion for second conse...
Nepse dipped 10.87 points, while daily turnover stands below...
KATHMANDU, March 30: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Thursday plunged 10.87 points to close at 1,908.55 points.
Mar 30, 2023
My City, Lifestyle, Health
Use of mercury in dental fillings drops over 93 percent: Study
Use of mercury in dental fillings drops over 93 percent: Stu...
KATHMANDU, March 30:The use of mercury, a toxic chemical element, in dental fillings has significantly dropped, according to a study report.
Mar 30, 2023