Editorial
Forced Covid-19 cremations: is it too late for redemption?
Forced Covid-19 cremations: is it too late for redemption?
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to apologize to the Muslim community for the anguish and cultural insensitivity caused by the forced cremation of 276 Covid-19 victims, which went against their religious beliefs. Cabinet Spokesperson Bandula Gunawardena announced this decision during yesterday’s...
Jul 27, 2024
ECONOMY
NRB to provide collateral-free loans to foreign employment seekers
NRB to provide collateral-free loans to foreign employment s...
KATHMANDU, July 26: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) through its monetary policy for the current fiscal year 2024/25 has introduced a provision for collateral-free loans to those going for foreign employment.
Jul 26, 2024
SOCIETY
NEB to publish Grade 12 results next week
NEB to publish Grade 12 results next week
KATHMANDU, July 26: The National Exam Board (NEB) has decided to publish the results of Grade 12 next week. The NEB said the work of matching and processing is underway at present.
Jul 26, 2024
SOCIETY
Body handover begins; Relatives remain dissatisfied with insurance, compensation amount
Body handover begins; Relatives remain dissatisfied with ins...
KATHMANDU, July 26: Family members have identified four of the victims of the recent Saurya Airlines plane crash.
Jul 26, 2024
POLITICS
NC defers its plan to join Koshi govt
NC defers its plan to join Koshi govt
KATHMANDU, July 26: The Nepali Congress (NC) has decided not to participate in the Koshi Province government immediately.
Jul 26, 2024
ECONOMY
NRB to review microfinance loan interest rate
NRB to review microfinance loan interest rate
KATHMANDU, July 26: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has decided to review the interest rate for loans to be issued by microfinance companies.
Jul 26, 2024
SOCIETY
134 dead in floods and landslides since onset of monsoon this year
134 dead in floods and landslides since onset of monsoon thi...
KATHMANDU, July 26: As many as 134 people have lost their lives as of Thursday due to disaster-related incidents, including floods and landslides since June 10.
Jul 26, 2024
ECONOMY
Mahakali Irrigation Project sees only 22 percent physical progress in 18 years
Mahakali Irrigation Project sees only 22 percent physical pr...
DODHARA CHANDANI (KANCHANPUR), July 26: The physical progress of the Mahakali Irrigation Project started 18 years ago is only 22 per cent.
Jul 26, 2024
SOCIETY
Singapore now holds world's most powerful passport; Nepal stays at 98th
Singapore now holds world's most powerful passport; Nepal st...
KATHMANDU, July 26: Singapore has emerged as the country with the most powerful passport in the world. Singapore has surpassed France to become the country with the most powerful passport in the world, according to the Passport Index 2024 rankings.
Jul 26, 2024
SOCIETY, Lifestyle, My City
US Embassy’s Creator’s Mela kicks off in the capital
US Embassy’s Creator’s Mela kicks off in the capital
KATHMANDU, July 26: The US Embassy's Creator's Mela kicked off in the capital on Friday.
Jul 26, 2024