OPINION
Dreaming of a Government of Technocrats
Dreaming of a Government of Technocrats
Even if such a move won’t go far, it is a gamble worth taking because it would give a strong message to the entire nation: at times of crisis, when the leadership of political parties falls short, then other options can be made available.
Sep 12, 2021
ECONOMY
Revised budget tightens noose on cooperatives
Revised budget tightens noose on cooperatives
KATHMANDU, September 11: The government is making it mandatory for the cooperatives to invest 50 percent of their loans in agriculture.
Sep 11, 2021
POLITICS
CPN-UML to hold Statute General Convention from October 1 to 3
CPN-UML to hold Statute General Convention from October 1 to...
KATHMANDU, Sept 11: The CPN-UML has decided to hold the Statute General Convention to bring amendments in the party's statute from October 1 to 3 in Kathmandu.
Sep 11, 2021
SOCIETY
Hong Kong to allow its vaccinated citizens stranded in Nepal to return home
Hong Kong to allow its vaccinated citizens stranded in Nepal...
KATHMANDU, Sept 11: The Hong Kong Government has agreed to allow its vaccinated citizens stranded in Nepal to return home. Hong Kong has ceased its regular flights to Nepal since May, enlisting Nepal among the extremely risky nations in terms of COVID-19 transmission.
Sep 11, 2021
POLITICS
CPN (Unified Socialist) to hold its CC meeting on Tuesday
CPN (Unified Socialist) to hold its CC meeting on Tuesday
KATHMANDU, Sept 11: A central committee (CC) meeting of the CPN (Unified Socialist) is to take place in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
Sep 11, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
12 succumb to COVID-19 on Saturday
12 succumb to COVID-19 on Saturday
KATHMANDU, September 11: As many as 12 people succumbed to COVID-19 on Saturday. With this, Nepal’s COVID-19 death toll has reached 10,936.
Sep 11, 2021
POLITICS
Nepal’s nationality is under attack: Bishwakarma
Nepal’s nationality is under attack: Bishwakarma
KATHMANDU, Sept 11: The CPN (Revolutionary Maoist) has claimed that an attack against Nepal’s nationality is being carried out.
Sep 11, 2021
POLITICS
Substitution bill is in favor of the people: Bhusal
Substitution bill is in favor of the people: Bhusal
KATHMANDU, Sept 11: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Pampha Bhusal said that the government will do everything in its power to serve the people.
Sep 11, 2021
SOCIETY
Weather to improve from Sunday
Weather to improve from Sunday
KATHMANDU, Sept 9: Meteorologists have forecast a slight improvement in the weather from Sunday. Normal cloud cover and light rain are expected to continue across the country till Sunday.
Sep 11, 2021
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Youths stage protests against MCC in Taplejung
Youths stage protests against MCC in Taplejung
TAPLEJUNG, Sept 11: The Himalayan region of Taplejung, too, has witnessed protests against the government’s preparation to endorse the American Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement.
Sep 11, 2021