SOCIETY
Hill districts of Nepal turn into ‘hotspot’ for marijuana production
Hill districts of Nepal turn into ‘hotspot’ for marijuana pr...
With the rise in demand for marijuana in India and the police crackdown aimed at destruction of cannabis plants across the districts in the Terai belt, the hill districts of Nepal have now turned into hotspots for marijuana production.
Dec 31, 2024
Editorial
A Concrete First Step
A Concrete First Step
The government must ensure that the newly formed authority and other regulatory mechanisms function transparently and efficiently to restore public trust in the cooperative sector.
Dec 31, 2024
OPINION
Reflections and Lessons on Nepal’s Development Sector in 2024
Reflections and Lessons on Nepal’s Development Sector in 202...
Localization of foreign aid has become a key focus in Nepal’s development sector, emphasizing sustainable, context-specific, and need-based support for disadvantaged communities.
Dec 31, 2024
ECONOMY
Low returns and economic slowdown force policyholders to surrender insurance plans
Low returns and economic slowdown force policyholders to sur...
The trend of surrendering life insurance policy has surged by a notable rate in recent months due to the ongoing economic slowdown, increasing price of essentials and possible manipulations by the insurance agents.
Dec 31, 2024
WORLD
Azerbaijan claims Russia ‘vowed’ to punish those responsible for plane crash that killed 3...
Azerbaijan claims Russia ‘vowed’ to punish those responsible...
Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev had demanded that Russia take responsibility for accidentally shooting the plane which crash-landed in Kazakhstan. The plane crash left 38 out of the 67 passengers dead.
Dec 31, 2024
ECONOMY
Upper Tamakoshi begins partial production, 8-hour load shedding continues for industries
Upper Tamakoshi begins partial production, 8-hour load shedd...
The Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project has resumed partial electricity production, generating 120 megawatts since December 24, following repairs to the project which was damaged by natural disaster in late September.
Dec 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Tol Lhosar festival being celebrated today
Tol Lhosar festival being celebrated today
Every year, on the day of Poush Shukla Pratipada, the Tol Lhosar festival is celebrated in the mountainous regions of Humla, Jumla, Dolpa, Mugu, and Manang.
Dec 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Department of Health Services brings additional 500,000 HPV vaccines
Department of Health Services brings additional 500,000 HPV...
Dr Abhiyan Gautam, Chief of the Child Health and Immunization Division, stated that the 15-day campaign will vaccinate 16,88,900 girls aged 10 to 14, including those in grades 6 to 10 and out-of-school.
Dec 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Cardamom price soar to highest in 12 years: Rs 110,000 per mann
Cardamom price soar to highest in 12 years: Rs 110,000 per m...
Cardamom is cultivated in over 50 districts of the country. Among them, there are 20 districts where cardamom is cultivated commercially.
Dec 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Pokhara’s balloon festival attracting more domestic visitors than foreign tourists
Pokhara’s balloon festival attracting more domestic visitors...
Domestic visitors during the weekend holidays flocked to the Pame area in large numbers. In previous years, visitors would typically enjoy their time only around the Lakeside area, but this year, the balloon festival has attracted tourists all the way to Pame.
Dec 31, 2024