POLITICS
Govt decision to withdraw Bill to Amend Political Parties Act fuels suspicions of potentia...
Govt decision to withdraw Bill to Amend Political Parties Ac...
KATHMANDU, May 18: The cabinet meeting held on Thursday decided to approve the withdrawal of the bill introduced to amend the Political Parties Act 2073 BS. The government withdrew the bill related to political parties registered in parliament shortly after the cabinet meeting.
May 18, 2024
ECONOMY
Lendanda tunnel of Kathmandu-Madhesh Expressway makes a breakthrough
Lendanda tunnel of Kathmandu-Madhesh Expressway makes a bre...
KATHMANDU, May 18: As part of the Kathmandu-Terai/Madhes Expressway project being built by the Nepali Army, the Lendanda tunnel made a breakthrough on Friday. According to a statement issued by the Nepali Army (NA), the 1,633 meters long tunnel, from Kathmandu to Nijgadh, achieved a breakthrough on...
May 18, 2024
POLITICS
RPP demands to open file involving land embezzlement of Giri Bandhu Tea Estate
RPP demands to open file involving land embezzlement of Giri...
KATHMANDU, May 17: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chief Whip Gyanendra Shahi has demanded the government to open the file of Giri Bandhu Tea Estate.
May 18, 2024
OPINION
Ensuring Independent Living for Persons with Disabilities in Nepal
Ensuring Independent Living for Persons with Disabilities in...
The concept of Independent Living, alongside Community Support and Personal Assistant Services, signifies a significant evolution in societal perspectives and provisions for individuals with disabilities. This paradigm challenges the misconception that independent living implies complete self-suffic...
May 18, 2024
ECONOMY
Monetary policy review seeks to boost equity supply, housing, and auto loans
Monetary policy review seeks to boost equity supply, housing...
KATHMANDU, May 17: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has unveiled a comprehensive review of its monetary policy, introducing several key measures aimed at stimulating the real estate, automotive, and stock markets. This review is expected to enhance the profitability and capital base of banks, promoting o...
May 18, 2024
Editorial
Trade imbalance: On India’s merchandise exports
Trade imbalance: On India’s merchandise exports
India’s merchandise exports, which shrank over 3% in 2023-24 — a year marred by multiple geopolitical and logistical disruptions to global trade — are off to a positive start this year, but only just. This April recorded outbound shipments worth $34.99 billion, reflecting a meagre uptick of 1.07% or...
May 18, 2024
SOCIETY
Government opting for shared use of telecommunication infrastructure to reduce cost: Minis...
Government opting for shared use of telecommunication infras...
KATHMANDU, May 17: Communication and Information Technology Minister Rekha Sharma has said that she is preparing to bring a policy of shared use of telecommunication infrastructure to reduce the cost.
May 17, 2024
SOCIETY
Fake license distribution case: CIB plans to submit investigation report to District Gover...
Fake license distribution case: CIB plans to submit investig...
KATHMANDU, May 17: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police is preparing to submit its report on the fake license distribution case soon after wrapping up its investigation.
May 17, 2024
SOCIETY, Lifestyle, My City
KMC Mayor Balen Shah walks the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival
KMC Mayor Balen Shah walks the red carpet at Cannes Film Fes...
KATHMANDU, May 17: Balen Shah, the mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, graced the red carpet at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
May 17, 2024
SOCIETY
Trishuli 3B Hub Station comes into operation
Trishuli 3B Hub Station comes into operation
KATHMANDU, May 17: The Trishuli 3B Hub Station built under the Chilime-Trishuli 220 kV transmission line project at Pahirebensi of Kispang rural municipality of Nuwakot has been inaugurated.
May 17, 2024