SOCIETY
Two Nepali women journalists to receive South Asia Laadli Media and Advertising Awards
Two Nepali women journalists to receive South Asia Laadli Me...
KATHMANDU, Sept 9: Two Nepali women journalists have been chosen to be felicitated with the South Asia edition of the Laadli Media and Advertising Awards for Gender Sensitivity 2024 (SALMAAGS). Nepali journalists Binita Dahal and Kalpana Bhattarai were recognized as significant contributors across t...
Sep 09, 2024
Editorial
DDC must reform to address farmers' plight
DDC must reform to address farmers' plight
The government's recent decision to provide a loan of NPR 600 million to the Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) to settle the outstanding payments owed to milk-producing farmers is a step in the positive direction. This loan aims to clear the unpaid dues of the farmers.
Sep 09, 2024
ECONOMY
Chumanuwri Rural Municipality to levy fees on Manaslu Conservation Area tourists
Chumanuwri Rural Municipality to levy fees on Manaslu Conser...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Chumanuwri Rural Municipality in Gorkha has announced that it will begin collecting fees from both domestic and international tourists visiting the Manaslu Conservation Area (MCA).
Sep 08, 2024
POLITICS
MoPIT launches major initiatives for road safety for upcoming festivals
MoPIT launches major initiatives for road safety for upcomin...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT) has launched a major initiative aimed at minimizing road accidents during the upcoming Dashain and Tihar festivals.
Sep 08, 2024
POLITICS
We will solve the drinking water problem of Birgunj: Minister Yadav
We will solve the drinking water problem of Birgunj: Ministe...
PARSA, Sept 8: Minister for Water Supply Pradeep Yadav has claimed that the government is committed to resolving the water supply issues in Birgunj and its surrounding areas.
Sep 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Number of vultures up by 22 per cent in Pokhara and surrounding areas
Number of vultures up by 22 per cent in Pokhara and surround...
GANDAKI, Sept 8: According to the latest vulture census, the number of vultures in Pokhara and its surrounding areas has surged by 22 percent as compared to the vulture population last year.
Sep 08, 2024
SOCIETY
NSU demands investigation into illegal distribution of driving license
NSU demands investigation into illegal distribution of drivi...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The student wing of the ruling Nepali Congress, Nepal Students Union (NSU), has submitted a letter to the Department of Transportation Management (DoTM), demanding an investigation and action in the case of illegal driving licenses and ensure that millions of licensees currently w...
Sep 08, 2024
POLITICS
New legislation imposes prison terms of up to two years for cheque bounce offenses
New legislation imposes prison terms of up to two years for...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Under new legislation, individuals found guilty of cheque bouncing could face imprisonment ranging from one month to two years.
Sep 08, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE plunges 25.46 points; daily turnover increases to Rs 10.12 billion
NEPSE plunges 25.46 points; daily turnover increases to Rs 1...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged 25.46 points on Sunday to close at 2,701.90 points.
Sep 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Lumbini province lawmaker KC sent to prison for a 33-year-old case
Lumbini province lawmaker KC sent to prison for a 33-year-ol...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Member of the Lumbini Provincial Assembly, Dhan Bahadur KC, has been sent to prison for a 33-year-old forgery case.
Sep 08, 2024