SOCIETY
Advisory task force recommends keeping marriage age at 18
Advisory task force recommends keeping marriage age at 18
KATHMANDU, July 21: Highlighting practical issues in the country’s criminal law, an advisory task force has suggested lowering maximum minor age and keeping minimum marriage age at 18 years. A nine-member advisory task force, chaired by the then attorney general, has recommended to the government th...
Jul 22, 2024
SOCIETY
Former State Minister Rai murdered by unknown group in Sarlahi
Former State Minister Rai murdered by unknown group in Sarla...
SARLAHI, July 22: Former MP Ramchandra Rai was brutally murdered by an unknown group using sharp weapons in Sarlahi.
Jul 22, 2024
SOCIETY
Obstructed Beni-Darbang road traffic resumes after 10 days
Obstructed Beni-Darbang road traffic resumes after 10 days
GALESHWOR (MYAGDI), July 22: The obstructed Beni-Darbang road traffic has resumed after 10 days. The road was obstructed due to landslide at Faparkhet on the border of Beni municipality-4 and Mangala rural municipality-2 on July 12.
Jul 22, 2024
OPINION
Captivated by the Enticing Allure of Techno-Medusa
Captivated by the Enticing Allure of Techno-Medusa
Nepal stands at a crucial crossroads, grappling with an issue that demands both immediate and nuanced action
Jul 22, 2024
WORLD
Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race and Endorses Harris
Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race and Endorses Harris
WASHINGTON, July 22: After intense pressure from within his own party, President Biden said he was ending his campaign and backing Vice President Kamala Harris to run in his place. Ms. Harris said she would seek the nomination, adding: “Together, we will fight. And together, we will win.”
Jul 22, 2024
ECONOMY
As NEA defies PM Oli’s direction, ERC now pressurizes power utility to reconnect power lin...
As NEA defies PM Oli’s direction, ERC now pressurizes power...
KATHMANDU, July 21: The Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Sunday wrote a letter to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) pressurizing the power utility to reconnect the electricity lines of six manufacturers.
Jul 22, 2024
Editorial
Govt must not succumb to pressure of powerful industrialists
Govt must not succumb to pressure of powerful industrialists
In a disturbing turn of events, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) finds itself under undue pressure from both the government and influential industrialists to restore power to industries that have failed to pay their substantial dues. This unwarranted interference not only undermines the princip...
Jul 22, 2024
SOCIETY
CNP distributes over Rs 20 million as compensation to wildlife victims in Chitwan
CNP distributes over Rs 20 million as compensation to wildli...
CHITWAN, July 21: The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has distributed over Rs 20 million to the families of the victims of human-wildlife conflict.
Jul 21, 2024
SOCIETY
74 dengue cases reported in Palpa
74 dengue cases reported in Palpa
PALPA, July 21: The District Health Office in Papla confirmed that in the district, 74 people have been infected with dengue fever this year.
Jul 21, 2024
POLITICS
If you want a seat in Constitutional Council, ask for it; don’t assassinate someone’s char...
If you want a seat in Constitutional Council, ask for it; do...
KATHMANDU, July 21: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Sumana Shrestha has said that a media trial is underway for the character assassination of Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar.
Jul 21, 2024