POLITICS
Civil Aviation Minister Pandey, CAAN's DG Adhikari should resign: MPs
Civil Aviation Minister Pandey, CAAN's DG Adhikari should re...
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Members of Parliament (MPs) have sought the resignation of Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey, and the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Pradeep Adhikari, following recent helicopter and airplane crashes.
Aug 08, 2024
POLITICS
Three major parties agree on TJ bill 18 years after peace accord was signed
Three major parties agree on TJ bill 18 years after peace ac...
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Almost 18 years after ending the violent conflict and signing a Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the then rebel, CPN (Maoist) and the government, the three main parties-- Nepali Congress (NC), CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center)-- on Thursday agreed on the transitional justi...
Aug 08, 2024
POLITICS
NC CWC meeting continues today
NC CWC meeting continues today
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) is continuing today at the party's central office, Sanepa, today as well.
Aug 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Two Indian nationals arrested along with 611 kilograms of marijuana
Two Indian nationals arrested along with 611 kilograms of ma...
MAHOTTARI, Aug 8: Two Indian nationals have been arrested for smuggling marijuana to India. Both individuals were arrested on Wednesday night in Bardibas Municipality-14 along the East-West Highway, in possession of a total of 611 kilograms of marijuana.
Aug 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold price rises by Rs 300 per tola
Gold price rises by Rs 300 per tola
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The price of gold increased in the domestic market on Thursday.
Aug 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Two industries settle dues amid tariff dispute
Two industries settle dues amid tariff dispute
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Amidst the ongoing tariff dispute between the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and industries over dedicated and trunk line charges, two industries have settled their outstanding dues.
Aug 08, 2024
Interview
‘Reservation should be based on class, not caste’
‘Reservation should be based on class, not caste’
The anti-reservation movement spearheaded by students in neighboring Bangladesh has taken a new turn. When the anti-reservation movement shifted to an anti-government movement and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina failed to address the protestors' demands before it was too late, she was not only d...
Aug 08, 2024
POLITICS
Nepal invites Oman to establish embassy in Kathmandu
Nepal invites Oman to establish embassy in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The Nepal government has asked the Oman government to consider establishing its embassy in Kathmandu.
Aug 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Dhulikhel Hospital ward building inaugurated
Dhulikhel Hospital ward building inaugurated
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DHULIKHEL, Aug 8: The newly constructed ward building of Dhulikhel Hospital in Dhulikhel Municipality, Kavrepalanchowk, was inaugurated today. The project, funded by the Government of India under the 'Nepal-India Development Cooperation,' cost Rs 42.6 million.
Aug 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Jajarkot jeep accident: Death toll reaches two
Jajarkot jeep accident: Death toll reaches two
JAJARKOT, Aug 8: The death toll in a jeep accident in Jajarkot on Tuesday has risen to two.
Aug 08, 2024