POLITICS
Hearing on writ petition against IGP promotion to continue today
Hearing on writ petition against IGP promotion to continue t...
KATHMANDU, May 5: Hearing on a writ petition filed at the Supreme Court against the appointment of the new Inspector General (IG) of Nepal Police is set to continue today as the hearing could not be completed on Wednesday.
May 05, 2022
WORLD
Prolonged truce needed for Mariupol evacuations, Ukraine's president says
Prolonged truce needed for Mariupol evacuations, Ukraine's p...
KYIV, May 5: Civilians including women and children are still trapped inside Ukraine's besieged city of Mariupol and a prolonged ceasefire is needed to ensure their evacuation as Russia presses its assault, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday.
May 05, 2022
BLOG
Will Kathmandu Vote for Balen Shah?
Will Kathmandu Vote for Balen Shah?
Holding a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in structural engineering, rapper Balen Shah seems to have been able to strike a chord with the younger generation of voters. The popularity of his songs and election promos on the internet proves this.
May 04, 2022
ECONOMY
WB providing USD 150 million to Nepal to strengthen financial sector stability
WB providing USD 150 million to Nepal to strengthen financia...
KATHMANDU, May 4: The government on Wednesday signed an agreement with the World Bank (WB) to get a loan of USD 150 million to strengthen financial sector stability, diversify financial solutions, and increase access to financial services in Nepal.
May 04, 2022
SOCIETY
NHRC calls for further investigation into newly-appointed IGP Singh for human rights viola...
NHRC calls for further investigation into newly-appointed IG...
KATHMANDU, May 4: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Mihir Thakur has accused the government of appointing a person accused of human rights violation as the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
May 04, 2022
ECONOMY
Over 3,500 projects affected as construction entrepreneurs mark 10th day of strike
Over 3,500 projects affected as construction entrepreneurs m...
KATHMANDU, May 4: It has been 10 days since the construction entrepreneurs stopped the work of development projects. The entrepreneurs have stopped the construction work with various demands due to the recent rise in the prices of construction materials. The strike has affected over 3,500 constructi...
May 04, 2022
ECONOMY
Nepse sheds double digit points and falls below 2,300 points on Wednesday
Nepse sheds double digit points and falls below 2,300 points...
KATHMANDU, May 4: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday lost 31.76 points to close at below 2,300 points.
May 04, 2022
POLITICS
Complaint filed at Election Office against PM Deuba over his proposed Chitwan visit
Complaint filed at Election Office against PM Deuba over his...
KATHMANDU, May 4: A complaint has been lodged against Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba at the office of the Chief Election Officer in Bharatpur, Chitwan, for violating the election code of conduct. According to Chief Election Office Spokesperson Purushottam Poudel.
May 04, 2022
My City, Entertainment, Literature
Dr Tripathi inaugurates Banira Foundation Museum
Dr Tripathi inaugurates Banira Foundation Museum
Senior critic Professor Dr Basudev Tripathi inaugurated the Banira Foundation building and Banira Museum amid a ceremony on Wednesday. On this occasion, Tripathi inaugurated a statue of Dr Banira Giri, a gem of Nepali Literature.
May 04, 2022
ECONOMY
Nepal's economy not on Sri Lanka's path: Dr Wagle
Nepal's economy not on Sri Lanka's path: Dr Wagle
KATHMANDU, May 4: Senior economist and former vice-chairman of the National Planning Commission, Dr Swarnim Wagle has said that the Nepali economy is not heading toward a crisis, unlike the present situation of Sri Lanka.
May 04, 2022