SOCIETY
Child killed in lightning strike, injures three
Child killed in lightning strike, injures three
ACHHAM May 7: A child from Melkatiya of Ramaroshan Rural Municipality-7 in Dadeldhura district died in a lightning strike last night.
May 07, 2024
ECONOMY
Tourism industry faces threat as air pollution deters potential guests
Tourism industry faces threat as air pollution deters potent...
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POKHARA, May 7: Bijay KC, a trekking entrepreneur currently en route to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), is experiencing firsthand the impact of air pollution on tourism. While leading a group of domestic tourists on a trek to the base camp, he observed a notable decline in visibility and clarity, KC shar...
May 07, 2024
ECONOMY
Real estate sector faces confidence crisis despite positive economic indicators
Real estate sector faces confidence crisis despite positive...
KATHMANDU, May 7: Despite positive internal and external economic indicators, the business environment remains stagnant, impacting various sectors including real estate. Despite some policy-related reforms, the anticipated progress in the real estate sector has yet to materialize.
May 07, 2024
ECONOMY
SEBON reducing stockbrokers’ commission from May 14
SEBON reducing stockbrokers’ commission from May 14
KATHMANDU, May 7:The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) is revising the commission rates of stockbrokers effective from May 14.
May 07, 2024
SOCIETY
Rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces today
Rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provi...
KATHMANDU, May 7: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has said that some parts in Bagmati and Koshi provinces are witnessing light rainfall now due to the low-pressure system generated in the surrounding areas of Bihar, India along with the westerly and local winds.
May 07, 2024
SOCIETY
13 Indian nationals arrested for engaging in online gaming betting activities
13 Indian nationals arrested for engaging in online gaming b...
BUTWAL, May 7: Police have arrested 13 Indian nationals from Butwal for engaging in online gaming betting activities.
May 07, 2024
POLITICS
President Paudel stresses collective efforts for clean and green Kathmandu
President Paudel stresses collective efforts for clean and g...
KATHMANDU, May 7: President Ram Chandra Paudel has urged chiefs and deputy chiefs of local governments in the Kathmandu Valley to put collective efforts to make Kathmandu clean, healthy, beautiful and green.
May 07, 2024
POLITICS
Chief Minister Adhikari inducts two new ministers in his cabinet
Chief Minister Adhikari inducts two new ministers in his cab...
GANDAKI, May 7: Chief Minister of Gandaki Province, Khagaraj Adhikari, on Monday appointed Bed Bahadur Gurung and Sita Sundas as the ministers in the Gandaki Province Government. Gurung and Sundas are from the CPN-UML.
May 07, 2024
OPINION
Inclusive Election in Nepal
Inclusive Election in Nepal
The right to vote is a fundamental human right and essential for a well-functioning democracy. The principles of universal, equal, free, and secret ballot form an integral part of the fundamental right of persons with disabilities to vote. The Constitution of Nepal guarantees that persons with disab...
May 07, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
With the split of JSP-Nepal, ruling coalition narrowly saves the govt from collapse
With the split of JSP-Nepal, ruling coalition narrowly saves...
KATHMANDU, May 6: The ruling coalition comprising the CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center) has managed to ensure a narrow majority in the parliament by ‘orchestering’ the split of Upendra Yadav-led Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N), one of the coalition partners in the incumbent government, amid appre...
May 07, 2024