SOCIETY
Route permit open for public transport
Route permit open for public transport
KATHMANDU, Oct 14: The government has opened route permits for public vehicles with effect from Friday. The provision has been made to ease the travel of the public for the upcoming festival of Dashain.
Oct 14, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal committed for bringing reforms in fiscal good governance: Minister Mahat
Nepal committed for bringing reforms in fiscal good governan...
KATHMANDU, Oct 14: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has expressed commitment to bring reforms in fiscal governance and transparency suitable to Nepali soil.
Oct 14, 2023
SOCIETY
Two individuals sent to jail for assaulting doctors at Manipal Hospital
Two individuals sent to jail for assaulting doctors at Manip...
KATHMANDU, Oct 14: Two individuals who assaulted doctors at Manipal Teaching Hospital in Pokhara and vandalized the hospital three weeks ago have been sent to jail. Similarly, seven other individuals involved in the incident were released on bail after paying a bail of Rs 100,000 each.
Oct 14, 2023
POLITICS
Parliamentary committee directs govt to make NHRC resourceful
Parliamentary committee directs govt to make NHRC resourcefu...
KATHMANDU, Oct 14: The Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee under the House of Representatives (HoR) has directed the government to enrich the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) with resources so that it would perform effectively.
Oct 14, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepali migrant workers in Nainital unable to return home for Dashain amid financial hardsh...
Nepali migrant workers in Nainital unable to return home for...
NAINITAL (India), Oct 14: Dansingh BK, a native of Kalikot, works as a porter in Nainital, a tourist town in the state of Uttarakhand of India. It has been 18 years since the 47-year-old started working as a porter in Nainital.
Oct 14, 2023
SOCIETY
Manang Air helicopter crashes during passenger rescue mission, pilot injured
Manang Air helicopter crashes during passenger rescue missio...
KATHMANDU, Oct 14: A helicopter belonging to Manang Air, identified by its 9N-ANJ callsign, crashed while on a passenger rescue mission from Lukla to Lobuche on Saturday morning.
Oct 14, 2023
OPINION
Purification of Drinking Water: A Critical Concern for Nepal's Public Health
Purification of Drinking Water: A Critical Concern for Nepal...
The purification of drinking water is paramount for safeguarding public health. The Nepal Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) of 2022 reveals that a mere 25% of the population employs effective water treatment methods like boiling, bleaching, filtering, and solar disinfection.
Oct 14, 2023
POLITICS
Two constitutional commissions present their annual reports to President Paudel
Two constitutional commissions present their annual reports...
KATHMANDU, Oct 14: Reports of two commissions— the National Women’s Commission and Madhesi Commission – have been presented before President Ram Chandra Paudel.
Oct 14, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepal safely airlifts 254 citizens from Israel
Nepal safely airlifts 254 citizens from Israel
KATHMANDU, Oct 13: A total of 254 Nepali nationals who were stranded in Israel due to the recent conflict have safely returned home. They arrived on Friday morning via a Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) wide-body aircraft.
Oct 14, 2023
Editorial
Ensure safety of Nepali citizens caught in harrowing situation in Israel
Ensure safety of Nepali citizens caught in harrowing situati...
In the face of the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict, a dire situation has emerged for Nepali citizens residing and working in Israel. The news of a potential massive ground offensive by Israel against Hamas operatives raises serious concerns about the safety and well-being of Nepali students and wor...
Oct 14, 2023