SOCIETY
UNOPS refutes financial irregularities in the procurement of oxygen plants during COVID-19...
UNOPS refutes financial irregularities in the procurement of...
KATHMANDU, June 4: The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has refuted reports that a scam of millions of rupees took place in the country while purchasing oxygen generation plants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 04, 2024
Editorial
Protecting the Chure for Madhesh and beyond
Protecting the Chure for Madhesh and beyond
The sit-in protest by the Chure Conservation March Group in the capital highlights a critical issue that demands immediate attention from government authorities. After a grueling 25-day march from Saptari to Kathmandu, the group has brought to the forefront the dire need to halt the exploitation of...
Jun 04, 2024
POLITICS
Budget receives mixed reactions from lawmakers
Budget receives mixed reactions from lawmakers
KATHMANDU, June 3: Lawmakers have expressed mixed reactions to the budget announced for the upcoming fiscal year.
Jun 03, 2024
SOCIETY
DoI introduces separate uniforms for immigration employees for better identification
DoI introduces separate uniforms for immigration employees f...
KATHMANDU, June 3: The government has made a provision for having separate uniforms for employees of 15 different offices under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), including the Department of Immigration (DoI).
Jun 03, 2024
SOCIETY
87 percent of civil servants transferred in violation of law
87 percent of civil servants transferred in violation of law
KATHMANDU, June 3: In the civil service, the transfer of employees is the biggest issue. According to the 61st annual report of the Auditor General, 87 percent of civil servants are transferred untimely, confirming serious irregularities in the transfer process.
Jun 03, 2024
ECONOMY
Kanti Highway comes into full operation from today
Kanti Highway comes into full operation from today
PATAN (LALITPUR), June 3: Transport services have been fully operational on the Kanti Highway from today. The highway was closed for vehicular traffic from March 14 for repair and maintenance works.
Jun 03, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE falls slightly by 3.97 points; daily turnover declines to 4.0 billion
NEPSE falls slightly by 3.97 points; daily turnover declines...
KATHMANDU, June 3: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday declined marginally by 3.97 points to close at 2,079.07 points.
Jun 03, 2024
POLITICS
Oli dodges questions over Giri Bandhu case, tells media to 'ask Balen'
Oli dodges questions over Giri Bandhu case, tells media to '...
KATHMANDU, June 3: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli on Monday dodged questions regarding the Giri Bandhu scam and instead pointed to Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen).
Jun 03, 2024
ECONOMY
NIC Asia Bank wins 'Infosys Finacle Innovation Awards 2024' for digital banking excellence
NIC Asia Bank wins 'Infosys Finacle Innovation Awards 2024'...
KATHMANDU, June 3: NIC Asia Bank has been awarded the prestigious 'Infosys Finacle Innovation Awards 2024' organized by the multinational company Infosys Finacle based in India.
Jun 03, 2024
POLITICS
Maoist lawmaker urges FinMin to establish budget calendar for accountability
Maoist lawmaker urges FinMin to establish budget calendar fo...
KATHMANDU, June 3: Madhav Sapkota, an MP from the CPN (Maoist Center), has called on Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun to create a budget calendar.
Jun 03, 2024