SOCIETY
Light Rainfall reported in parts of the country since this morning
Light Rainfall reported in parts of the country since this m...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Light rainfall is taking place in various parts of the country since this morning. The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has said that westerly winds are currently influencing the weather conditions in Nepal.
Feb 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Over 39,000 penalized for driving under influence of alcohol in the past six months
Over 39,000 penalized for driving under influence of alcohol...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Traffic police have taken action against 39,272 people for driving under the influence of alcohol in the last six months in the country. During the period, 242 people were also found driving under the influence of drugs and penalized.
Feb 01, 2024
POLITICS
Parliamentarians from Nepal discuss Nepal-India relations in Delhi
Parliamentarians from Nepal discuss Nepal-India relations in...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: A delegation led by chairperson of Parliamentary Committee on International Relations and Tourism Raj Kishore Yadav met with Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing committee on External Affairs PP Chaudhary and Members of the Committee in Delhi, India on Wednesday.
Feb 01, 2024
ECONOMY
Karnali Corridor all set to commence operation from Nepali New Year
Karnali Corridor all set to commence operation from Nepali N...
SURKHET, Feb 1: The Karnali Corridor, which links the remote Karnali Province to China, is set to become operational from the Nepali month of Baishakh (mid-April to mid-May). The Nepalese Army is in the final phase of completing the challenging task of opening an 11 km stretch of rugged terrain from...
Feb 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Artist and ornithologist Hem Poudel passes away
Artist and ornithologist Hem Poudel passes away
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Renowned artist and ornithologist Hem Poudel has passed away. Poudel, who was battling heart and kidney diseases, died at Gangalal Hospital on Wednesday at the age of 83.
Feb 01, 2024
ECONOMY
Shinta Mani Mustang: A Himalayan oasis named among Nat Geo's best new hotels for 2024
Shinta Mani Mustang: A Himalayan oasis named among Nat Geo's...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Shinta Mani Mustang (SMM) resort, which is a part of the esteemed Bensley Collection, has earned its place among National Geographic's 'Best of the World' list, making it one of the top 22 new hotels for 2024.
Feb 01, 2024
Editorial
Bring policy decisions under legal jurisdiction to tame corruption
Bring policy decisions under legal jurisdiction to tame corr...
Nepal has consistently remained in the bottom half of the list of countries where corruption is rampant. This is evident from the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International (TI) on Tuesday. The CPI shows that efforts taken so far to control corruption in Nepal h...
Feb 01, 2024
ECONOMY
NOC increases fuel prices
NOC increases fuel prices
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the price of petroleum products. The new market price of petrol, diesel and cooking gas (LPG) will come into effect from 1:00 am Thursday.
Jan 31, 2024
ECONOMY
NIA instructs reinsurers to increase paid-up capital to Rs 20 billion in one year
NIA instructs reinsurers to increase paid-up capital to Rs 2...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Nepali reinsurance companies will have to increase their paid-up capital to Rs 20 billion following a decision of the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) to increase the capital base of the reinsurers.
Jan 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Demolition of structures from PADT's usurped property, committee to scout new land
Demolition of structures from PADT's usurped property, commi...
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, has directed Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) to demolish the illegal structures built on the land of PADT. He has given the instruction to immediately remove the structures built on the land of the Trust.
Jan 31, 2024