OPINION
On PM Modi’s ceremonial procedures of coronation and oath ceremony
On PM Modi’s ceremonial procedures of coronation and oath ce...
Once the proper proceedings of coronation purify and empower the ruler from all around, he attains the dazzling national dignity.
Jun 09, 2024
POLITICS
PM Dahal leaving for India today to attend Indian PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony
PM Dahal leaving for India today to attend Indian PM Modi's...
KATHMANDU, June 9: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is going to India today. He will leave for New Delhi this afternoon, leading a five-member delegation to attend the swearing-in ceremony of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
Jun 09, 2024
Editorial
Perils of hasty ambassadorial recall
Perils of hasty ambassadorial recall
The abrupt decision of the government led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal to recall 11 ambassadors from key diplomatic posts, including those in India, the United States, and the United Kingdom, has sparked considerable controversy. Despite the government's insistence that these recalls are part of its routin...
Jun 09, 2024
ECONOMY
NIA records show surrender of life insurance policies worth over Rs 10 billion in current...
NIA records show surrender of life insurance policies worth...
KATHMANDU, June 8: The cases of surrendering life insurance policies by insured individuals before maturity period are on the rise, likely due to the slowdown in economic activities.
Jun 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Banks maintain 78 percent of their investment portfolio in government securities
Banks maintain 78 percent of their investment portfolio in g...
KATHMANDU, June 8: Commercial banks of Nepal have injected 78 percent of their investment in the government bonds.
Jun 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal’s third largest 400 kV substation completed in Hetauda
Nepal’s third largest 400 kV substation completed in Hetauda
KATHMANDU, June 8: The country has achieved a milestone in electrification with the construction of the 400 kV substation, one of Nepal’s largest, in Thana Bharyang of Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City-11, Makwanpur.
Jun 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold prices hit record high this week attributing to fluctuations in value of US dollar
Gold prices hit record high this week attributing to fluctua...
KATHMANDU, June 8: Gold prices have hit record highs in the global market this week, largely due to fluctuations in the value of the US dollar. Analysts attribute this pressure on gold prices to investors seeking safe haven amid the volatile dollar. Although prices dipped on the second and fourth da...
Jun 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Number of tourists visiting Lumbini declines due to poor Narayanghat-Butwal road
Number of tourists visiting Lumbini declines due to poor Nar...
KATHMANDU, June 8: Number of tourists visiting the Lumbini, enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, started decreasing due to poor condition of the Narayanghat-Butwal road section.
Jun 08, 2024
WORLD
A man who reportedly assaulted the Danish prime minister to appear in a pre-trial custody...
A man who reportedly assaulted the Danish prime minister to...
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 8: A man who reportedly assaulted the Danish Prime Minister in central Copenhagen will appear in a pre-trial custody hearing on Saturday, authorities said.
Jun 08, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE increased marginally by 8.25 points, while share investors gained Rs 13 billion last...
NEPSE increased marginally by 8.25 points, while share inves...
KATHMANDU, June 8: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) added 8.25 points last week as investors were in a wait and watch situation expecting the central bank to endorse flexible monetary policy after the annual budget failed to launch programs to boost the country’s share market.
Jun 08, 2024