SOCIETY
Nepal to stake claim to position of United Nations Military Adviser
Nepal to stake claim to position of United Nations Military...
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: With a change in leadership, the Nepali Army has decided to nominate a candidate for the position of United Nations Military Adviser (MILAD).
Sep 13, 2024
SOCIETY
Number of pilgrims visiting Kailash Mansarovar goes up
Number of pilgrims visiting Kailash Mansarovar goes up
RASUWA, Sept 13: The number of pilgrims traveling through Rasuwagadhi border point to Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet has increased in recent times compared to the previous year.
Sep 13, 2024
SOCIETY
Taxi drivers protest again, demanding ban on ride-sharing apps
Taxi drivers protest again, demanding ban on ride-sharing ap...
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: Roshan Adhikari, 45, a health worker living in Kaushaltar, Bhaktapur, often travels to various places in the valley due to the nature of his work, which requires punctuality
Sep 13, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal hosts second international conference on resilient and inclusive social protection
Nepal hosts second international conference on resilient and...
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: The National Planning Commission, in partnership with UNICEF and the World Bank, organized the second international conference on social protection in Kathmandu on Thursday and Friday.
Sep 13, 2024
SOCIETY
Police suspect vehicle plunged into Bhotekoshi
Police suspect vehicle plunged into Bhotekoshi
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: Security forces have started a search operation on the suspicion that a vehicle plunged into the Bhotekoshi River in Sindhupalchok district on Friday.
Sep 13, 2024
POLITICS
389 ropani of encroached land retrieved in govt’s name in Pokhara
389 ropani of encroached land retrieved in govt’s name in Po...
POKHARA, Sept 13: A total of 389 ropani, 3 aana, and 2 paisa of public land encroached upon by individuals in the Pokhara market area of Kaski district has been officially retrieved and registered under the name of the Nepal government.The registration followed discussions with the heads of the dist...
Sep 13, 2024
POLITICS
Parliamentary probe committee monitors and inspects a dozen cooperatives
Parliamentary probe committee monitors and inspects a dozen...
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: The parliamentary probe committee formed to investigate the misappropriation of cooperative funds monitored and inspected a dozen cooperatives in the Kathmandu Valley, along with three cooperative organizations on Thursday.
Sep 13, 2024
WORLD
China is raising its retirement age, now among the youngest in the world’s major economies
China is raising its retirement age, now among the youngest...
BEIJING, Sept 13: Starting next year, China will raise its retirement age for workers, which is now among the youngest in the world’s major economies, in an effort to address its shrinking population and aging work force.
Sep 13, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal-US 'TIFA Meeting' being held on Monday
Nepal-US 'TIFA Meeting' being held on Monday
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: The seventh Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting between Nepal and the United States is set to take place. The secretary-level meeting is scheduled for September 16 in Kathmandu.
Sep 13, 2024
SOCIETY
Kathmandu metropolis records 95.5 percent literacy rate
Kathmandu metropolis records 95.5 percent literacy rate
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has recorded 95.5 percent literacy rate. The metropolis has a population of 862,400.
Sep 13, 2024