SOCIETY
SC tells government not to distribute forest area to landless squatters
SC tells government not to distribute forest area to landles...
KATHMANDU, May 20: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a mandamus order in the name of the government to explore other alternatives for managing landless squatters without resorting to clearing forests. The SC has urged the government to look for an alternative without solely relying on forest land to...
May 20, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt reiterates its commitment to maintain smooth supply of fertilizers to farmers during...
Govt reiterates its commitment to maintain smooth supply of...
KATHMANDU, May 20: The government has expressed its commitment to maintain a smooth supply of chemical fertilizers for the upcoming rice plantation season despite having less than sufficient stock of fertilizers.
May 20, 2024
POLITICS
SC to conduct hearing on JSP Chairman Yadav's writ petition today
SC to conduct hearing on JSP Chairman Yadav's writ petition...
KATHMANDU, May 20: The Supreme Court (SC) is scheduled to hear a writ petition filed by Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) Chairman Upendra Yadav today. The petition demands that seven MPs who left the party be barred from parliamentary activities.
May 20, 2024
POLITICS
PM Dahal seeking vote of confidence today
PM Dahal seeking vote of confidence today
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KATHMANDU, May 20: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is scheduled to seek a vote of confidence from the House of Representatives (HoR) today.
May 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Rainfall in various places since morning, moderate rainfall likely across the country toda...
Rainfall in various places since morning, moderate rainfall...
KATHMANDU, May 20: Light to moderate rain is expected in most parts of the country today. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), the weather is partly to mostly clear in the hilly areas of the country including Koshi, Madhe...
May 20, 2024
SOCIETY
NVC conducts surprise check at four ministries, finds 16 absent, 78 latecomers
NVC conducts surprise check at four ministries, finds 16 abs...
KATHMANDU, May 20: The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) conducted a surprise visit at four ministries on the premises of Singha Durbar on Sunday and found 16 employees absent while 78 coming late in their offices.
May 20, 2024
My City, Entertainment, Events, Movies
Nepal-America International Film Festival on June 20-23
Nepal-America International Film Festival on June 20-23
KATHMANDU, May 20: The 'Nepal-America International Film Festival (NAIFF)' will be taking place in Maryland of the United States of America from June 20-23.
May 20, 2024
OPINION
Unavoidable Realism of Nepal’s Geopolitical Strategy
Unavoidable Realism of Nepal’s Geopolitical Strategy
Nepal's geographical fate is not merely a footnote in its national narrative but the central theme of its existence. Positioned strategically between the burgeoning giants of China and India, and playing a role in the strategic interests of the United States, Nepal finds itself at the crossroads of...
May 20, 2024
POLITICS
Parliamentary obstruction likely to continue as ruling and oppn parties differ on the ToR...
Parliamentary obstruction likely to continue as ruling and o...
KATHMANDU, May 20: The ongoing parliamentary obstruction by the main opposition party, Nepali Congress, failed to reach anywhere closer to the resolution on Sunday with NC and the ruling parties standing at odds over the mandate of the parliamentary probe committee to investigate the cooperative sca...
May 20, 2024
Editorial
Chabahar: Navigating between Iran and US
Chabahar: Navigating between Iran and US
It was only months ago that euphoric cheerleaders in Delhi pronounced the Chabahar port passé, and the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) became the new idea whose time had come. But in the present geopolitical heaves across the world, nothing is over until it’s over.
May 20, 2024