SOCIETY
Partly cloudy skies likely in hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali provinces
Partly cloudy skies likely in hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki...
KATHMANDU, March 28: The weather will be generally clear in the hilly areas of Karnali and Far Western Province this afternoon, while the remaining hilly areas of the country will have partial to normal showers.
Mar 28, 2023
SOCIETY
Why is KMC moving its office paying over six million rupees in rent a month?
Why is KMC moving its office paying over six million rupees...
KATHMANDU, March 28: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) appears to have lately started focusing on other tasks while forgetting to address the main problems of the city. Many people have been surprised by KMC’s preparation to move to a new building with an expensive rent, ignoring the existing ph...
Mar 28, 2023
SOCIETY
Nine trafficked women rescued, three allegedly involved in trafficking arrested
Nine trafficked women rescued, three allegedly involved in t...
KATHMANDU, March 28: The Nepal Police has arrested three people on charge of trafficking nine Nepali women to India.
Mar 28, 2023
ECONOMY
Local level to allow solo trekking in the Everest region
Local level to allow solo trekking in the Everest region
KATHMANDU, March 28: The decision of the 'solo trekking' permit, which was closed by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), will not be applicable in the area of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world.
Mar 28, 2023
ECONOMY
Buddha Air’s aircraft aborts flight from runway after detecting technical snags
Buddha Air’s aircraft aborts flight from runway after detect...
KATHMANDU, March 28: Buddha Air's ATR aircraft, which was all set for a take-off at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) aborted its flight after a problem was detected with its 'indicator'.
Mar 28, 2023
WORLD
Six killed in blast near Afghanistan's foreign ministry in Kabul
Six killed in blast near Afghanistan's foreign ministry in K...
KABUL, March 28: At least six civilians were killed and several others, including three Taliban security force personnel, were wounded in a suicide attack near a security checkpoint leading to the foreign ministry in Kabul on Monday, reported Tolo News.
Mar 28, 2023
OPINION
Cannabis, Hippies and Nepal’s Economy
Cannabis, Hippies and Nepal’s Economy
From time immemorial, cannabis has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes. It is believed that if taken in the proper amount, marijuana can cure mild to moderate ailments.
Mar 28, 2023
POLITICS
Ruling parties to meet today to finalize power-sharing deal to expand cabinet
Ruling parties to meet today to finalize power-sharing deal...
KATHMANDU, March 28: The ruling parties are scheduled to hold a meeting on Tuesday to finalize the power-sharing deal.
Mar 28, 2023
WORLD
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma returns to mainland China after a year
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma returns to mainland China after a...
BEIJEING, March 28: Chinese magnate Jack Ma has returned to mainland China after spending roughly a year overseas, according to people familiar with the matter, reported Wall Street Journal.
Mar 28, 2023
ECONOMY
Low revenue collection takes huge toll on mega development projects
Low revenue collection takes huge toll on mega development p...
KATHMANDU, March 28: Amid pressure of scanty financial resources as a result of low revenue collection, the government has cut down heavily the budget allocated for development projects, while transferring allocated budget to running projects and to meet recurrent liabilities.
Mar 28, 2023