ECONOMY
Govt revenue increases by 7.8 percent, expenditure improves
Govt revenue increases by 7.8 percent, expenditure improves
KATHMANDU, Sept 18: The government collected revenue worth Rs 166.38 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year, a 7.8 percent more than the amount collected in the same period in the last fiscal year.
Sep 18, 2024
Editorial
Down to the wire: On the run-up to the U.S. presidential election
Down to the wire: On the run-up to the U.S. presidential ele...
A second, apparent attempt on the life of former U.S. President and Republican candidate for the White House, Donald Trump, has again lent an air of drama to the unfolding U.S. election campaign.
Sep 18, 2024
SOCIETY
Two calves born at CNP’s Elephant Breeding Centre, six more births expected soon
Two calves born at CNP’s Elephant Breeding Centre, six more...
CHITWAN, Sept 17: The Elephant Breeding and Training Centre of the Chitwan National Park (CNP) at Khorsor is expecting eight new elephant calves this year.
Sep 17, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal sees above-average monsoon rainfall, with 1500+ mm recorded so far
Nepal sees above-average monsoon rainfall, with 1500+ mm rec...
KATHMANDU, Sept 17: This year's monsoon has brought above-average rainfall across Nepal. So far, 1,504.1 mm of rain has been recorded, with 15 days remaining in the monsoon season, which typically lasts from June 10 to October 2.
Sep 17, 2024
ECONOMY
Commercial banks earn Rs 9.17 billion net profit in first month of current FY
Commercial banks earn Rs 9.17 billion net profit in first mo...
KATHMANDU, Sept 17: Commercial banks made a net profit of Rs 9.17 billion in the first month (mid-July to mid-August) of the current fiscal year (FY) 2024/25.
Sep 17, 2024
ECONOMY
Ncell marks 20th year with 'Nineteen for Nineteen' Project and Rs 200 million commitment t...
Ncell marks 20th year with 'Nineteen for Nineteen' Project a...
KATHMANDU, Sept 17: Ncell, Nepal's first private sector GSM mobile service provider, has entered its 20th year, celebrating its 19th anniversary with the launch of the Ncell Foundation.
Sep 17, 2024
SOCIETY
ANNFSU Chair Badal accuses KMC Mayor Balen Shah of Rs 130 million fraud
ANNFSU Chair Badal accuses KMC Mayor Balen Shah of Rs 130 mi...
KATHMANDU, Sept 17: Samik Badal, the chairman of the All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU), has accused Kathmandu Metropolitan city’s Mayor Balendra Shah of fraud, claiming he embezzled Rs 130 million.
Sep 17, 2024
SOCIETY
President Paudel observes Indra Jatra
President Paudel observes Indra Jatra
KATHMANDU, Sept. 17: President Ram Chandra Paudel visited Hanuman Dhoka at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu to attend the cultural and historical festival of Indra Jatra on Tuesday.
Sep 17, 2024
POLITICS
What action will be taken against those guilty in the cooperative scam, and when?
What action will be taken against those guilty in the cooper...
KATHMANDU, Sept 17: A seven-member parliamentary special committee, formed to investigate the misuse of cooperative funds and chaired by CPN-UML lawmaker Surya Thapa, submitted its report to the House of Representatives on Monday. The report concluded that 40 cooperatives have embezzled a total of R...
Sep 17, 2024
POLITICS
Rajendra Mahato announces formation of Rastriya Mukti Kranti Party
Rajendra Mahato announces formation of Rastriya Mukti Kranti...
KATHMANDU, Sept 17: Rajendra Mahato on Tuesday announced the formation of the Rastriya Mukti Kranti Party after he quit the Loktantrik Samajwadi Party.
Sep 17, 2024