SOCIETY
Over 8,000 pilgrims visit Pathibhara temple in a single day
Over 8,000 pilgrims visit Pathibhara temple in a single day
PHUNGLING, Oct 31: More than 8,000 pilgrims visited the famous religious site, Pathibhara, located at altitude of 3,794 meters from sea level. It is in Taplejung, a hilly district in the east of Nepal.
Nov 01, 2023
POLITICS
UN Secretary General delivers historic speech in Nepal’s parliament, says world can learn...
UN Secretary General delivers historic speech in Nepal’s par...
KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Visiting UN Secretary General António Guterres delivered a historic speech in the Federal Parliament of Nepal on Tuesday saying that the world could learn much from Nepal in response to multiple crises.
Nov 01, 2023
Editorial
Explore alternatives to foreign employment
Explore alternatives to foreign employment
The migration of young Nepali nationals abroad in search of better opportunities has reached alarming levels. Recent statistics reveal that a staggering 56,235 young people left Nepal in the month of Asoj (mid-September to mid-October) alone, coinciding with the country's grand festival, Dashain.
Nov 01, 2023
POLITICS
WHO SEARO member states urged to "go beyond bilateral promises and political interests" wh...
WHO SEARO member states urged to "go beyond bilateral promis...
KATHMANDU, Nov 1: A group of 15 distinguished global health experts, including former United Nations officials, public health practitioners, and health rights activists, have issued an open letter urging the Member Governments of the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Region (SEARO) to...
Nov 01, 2023
ECONOMY
NOC reduces prices of diesel and kerosene by Rs 4 per liter
NOC reduces prices of diesel and kerosene by Rs 4 per liter
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the prices of diesel and kerosene by Rs 4 per liter each.
Oct 31, 2023
POLITICS
Civil society expresses disappointment over UN SG Guterres' missed opportunity to meet con...
Civil society expresses disappointment over UN SG Guterres'...
KATHMANDU, October 31: A group of civil society members has conveyed their disappointment over the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' failure to meet with the victims of the Maoist conflict during his visit to Nepal.
Oct 31, 2023
ECONOMY
Around 4 million flower garlands will be traded in upcoming Tihar: FAN
Around 4 million flower garlands will be traded in upcoming...
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: An estimated four million flower garlands will be consumed for the upcoming Tihar, the festival of light, while 80 percent of the total demand will be fulfilled by domestic production.
Oct 31, 2023
ECONOMY
12,872 individuals accused of banking offense blacklisted in the past three months
12,872 individuals accused of banking offense blacklisted in...
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: An additional 12,872 individuals accused of banking offenses have been blacklisted by banks and financial institutions (BFIs) in the past three months.
Oct 31, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse loses 14.29 points while daily turnover stands at mere Rs 571.48 million on Tuesday
Nepse loses 14.29 points while daily turnover stands at mere...
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Tuesday plunged 14.29 points to close at 1,864.40 points.
Oct 31, 2023
SPORTS
ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier: Oman defeats Singapore by 22 runs
ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier: Oman defeats Singapore by...
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: Oman has defeated Singapore by 22 runs in today's match held under ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier.
Oct 31, 2023