POLITICS

MPs cry foul: Bureaucrats tweaked cooling-off clause on purpose

MPs cry foul: Bureaucrats tweaked cooling-off clause on purpose

The clause 82 sub-clause 4 of the bill sets a two-year ‘cooling-off period’ for retired government employees...

The clause 82 sub-clause 4 of the bill sets a two-year ‘cooling-off period’ for retired government employees...

Jul 02, 2025

Editorial

When Parliament is Just a Stamp

When Parliament is Just a Stamp

It must be remembered that Parliament is not a ceremonial institution established to endorse decisions of the Executive....

It must be remembered that Parliament is not a ceremonial institution established to endorse decisions of the Executive....

Jul 02, 2025

SOCIETY

Teachers’ Federation warns of protest if Education Act not issued by July 7

Teachers’ Federation warns of protest if Education Act not issued by July 7

The Nepal Teachers’ Federation (NTF) has warned of fresh protests if the government fails to implement the School...

The Nepal Teachers’ Federation (NTF) has warned of fresh protests if the government fails to implement the School...

Jul 01, 2025

SOCIETY

SEJON declines govt’s Rs 10 million grant

SEJON declines govt’s Rs 10 million grant

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology had earmarked the amount under the operational grant heading in...

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology had earmarked the amount under the operational grant heading in...

Jul 01, 2025

ECONOMY

GCF approves Rs 7 billion project to prevent glacial lake outbursts in Nepal

GCF approves Rs 7 billion project to prevent glacial lake outbursts in Nepal

The Government of Nepal, UNDP, and the Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal (IPPAN) will jointly inve...

The Government of Nepal, UNDP, and the Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal (IPPAN) will jointly inve...

Jul 01, 2025

SOCIETY

New embankments aim to protect Mustang settlements from Kaligandaki threat

New embankments aim to protect Mustang settlements from Kaligandaki threat

To address this situation, the implementation of a multi-year Kaligandaki River Control Project has recently been conclu...

To address this situation, the implementation of a multi-year Kaligandaki River Control Project has recently been conclu...

Jul 01, 2025

POLITICS

I am ready to face probe over ‘cooling-off period’ provision removal case: MP Khatiwada

I am ready to face probe over ‘cooling-off period’ provision removal case: MP Khatiwada

Ramhari Khatiwada, Chair of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, has said he is ready to face an investigati...

Ramhari Khatiwada, Chair of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, has said he is ready to face an investigati...

Jul 01, 2025

ECONOMY

Birgunj Customs: Imports from India at Rs 434 billion, exports at Rs 87 billion

Birgunj Customs: Imports from India at Rs 434 billion, exports at Rs 87 billion

In the first 11 months of the current fiscal year (FY), goods worth Rs 434.26 billion entered Nepal through the Birgunj...

In the first 11 months of the current fiscal year (FY), goods worth Rs 434.26 billion entered Nepal through the Birgunj...

Jul 01, 2025

POLITICS

Shahi Challenges Govt: Arrest GB Rai if you can

Shahi Challenges Govt: Arrest GB Rai if you can

“Run the country later—first, show that you can arrest GB Rai,” he wrote, throwing down the gauntlet.

“Run the country later—first, show that you can arrest GB Rai,” he wrote, throwing down the gauntlet.

Jul 01, 2025

Editorial

Take Measures to Address Persistent Shortage of Chemical Fertilizers

Take Measures to Address Persistent Shortage of Chemical Fertilizers

If the goal is to boost agricultural production, the government must be proactive in ensuring the availability of fertil...

If the goal is to boost agricultural production, the government must be proactive in ensuring the availability of fertil...

Jul 01, 2025