OPINION
The Process of Political Polarization in Nepal
The Process of Political Polarization in Nepal
Nepal’s internal politics is all about triangular fights transforming into bi-polar fights leading to a win-lose situation. When there are more than two parties involved in a dispute situation, it becomes more complicated to have a decisive win-lose situation. The outcome often involves an impasse o...
May 31, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal improves budget transparency with a score of 50 in Open Budget Survey
Nepal improves budget transparency with a score of 50 in Ope...
KATHMANDU, May 31: Nepal's budget transparency has seen an improvement, securing a score of 50 in the Open Budget Survey (OBS) 2023, surpassing the global average of 45 out of 100.
May 31, 2024
Editorial
Biman’s self-sabotage will not just hurt itself
Biman’s self-sabotage will not just hurt itself
Biman's sudden U-turn on whether buying two Airbus A350 planes would be profitable or not seems to be driven by factors other than financial viability. In January, after studying the proposal for six months, the airliner concluded that it would be making massive losses—amounting to an accumulated ca...
May 31, 2024
WORLD
Sri Lanka seeks release of ex-soldiers in Russia and Ukraine
Sri Lanka seeks release of ex-soldiers in Russia and Ukraine
COLOMBO, May 30: Sri Lanka's foreign ministry said Thursday it is seeking the release of hundreds of its ex-soldiers fighting for Russia as well as around a dozen prisoners of war in Ukraine.
May 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Task force formed to study age limit for Nepal Police and APF
Task force formed to study age limit for Nepal Police and AP...
KATHMANDU, May 30: A task force has been formed to study the service age limit for Nepal Police and Armed Police Force (APF).
May 30, 2024
POLITICS
HoR Committee endorses Bill to amend Constitutional Council Act
HoR Committee endorses Bill to amend Constitutional Council...
KATHMANDU, May 30: A Bill aiming to amend the Constitutional Council (Functions, Duties, Powers, and Procedures) Act-2066 BS was endorsed by the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee under the House of Representatives.
May 30, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal begins daily export of 400 MW electricity to India
Nepal begins daily export of 400 MW electricity to India
KATHMANDU, May 30: Nepal has started exporting around 400 megawatts of electricity to India each day. This initiative was launched by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) last Monday night.
May 30, 2024
POLITICS
President Paudel visiting Switzerland and Germany
President Paudel visiting Switzerland and Germany
KATHMANDU, May 30: President Ram Chandra Paudel is going to visit Switzerland and Germany.
May 30, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE plunges 19.89 points, while daily turnover declines to Rs 4.21 billion
NEPSE plunges 19.89 points, while daily turnover declines to...
KATHMANDU, May 30: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday declined 19.89 points to close at 2,069.53 points.
May 30, 2024
SPORTS
Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane denied US visa, yet again
Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane denied US visa, yet again
KATHMANDU, May 22: The US Embassy in Kathmandu has once again denied a visa to Nepali cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane.
May 30, 2024