POLITICS
Australian envoy Volk calls on NPC Vice Chair Dr Shrestha
Australian envoy Volk calls on NPC Vice Chair Dr Shrestha
KATHMANDU, Sept 14: A courtesy meeting was held between the Vice-Chairperson of the National Planning Commission (NPC), Dr Min Bahadur Shrestha, and Australian Ambassador to Nepal, Felicity Volk, on Wednesday.
Sep 14, 2023
SOCIETY
Haldibari ensures free supplies of drinking water to locals
Haldibari ensures free supplies of drinking water to locals

BANIYANI (JHAPA), Sept 14: The Haldibari rural municipality in Jhapa has launched the free distribution of drinking water to the locals, aiming to improve people's access to clean drinking water.
Sep 14, 2023

SOCIETY
Bill under consideration in parliament allows private schools to register under educationa...
Bill under consideration in parliament allows private school...

KATHMANDU, Sept 14: The government has recently introduced amendments to the compulsory registration requirements for private schools under the Companies Act, pivoting toward a voluntary registration system. Education, Science, and Technology Minister Ashok Kumar Rai formally presented the School Ed...
Sep 14, 2023

POLITICS
Last rites of Constituent Assembly Chairman Nembang to be conducted today with state honor...
Last rites of Constituent Assembly Chairman Nembang to be co...

KATHMANDU, Sept 14: The last rites of Constituent Assembly Chairman Subas Nembang will be held at Pashupati Aryaghat on Thursday.
Sep 14, 2023

Editorial
Rethinking Tribute Beyond Public Holidays
Rethinking Tribute Beyond Public Holidays

The nation is observing a public holiday today to mourn the passing of Subash Chandra Nembang, the esteemed Chairperson of the Constituent Assembly. He was one of the architects of Nepal's new constitution, paving the way to resolve the Maoist conflict peacefully and embrace a federal republican sys...
Sep 14, 2023

ECONOMY
KMC cautions public against buying bottled water without proper labeling
KMC cautions public against buying bottled water without pro...

KATHMANDU, Sept 13: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has urged the general public not to buy bottled water that does not have proper labeling.
Sep 13, 2023

ECONOMY
Factories in Hetauda Industrial Estate in dire straits
Factories in Hetauda Industrial Estate in dire straits

KATHMANDU, Sept 13: Factories in the Hetauda Industrial Estate have been operating at only 40 percent of their production capacity, thanks to the ongoing recession in the country that has taken down the market demand.
Sep 13, 2023

ECONOMY
141 MW solar projects seek study permit as appeal of solar power generation grows
141 MW solar projects seek study permit as appeal of solar p...

KATHMANDU, September 13: The appeal of solar power generation is on the rise among private energy producers, leading to an increase in solar power output. Solar energy is gaining popularity because it can be constructed more cost-effectively and quickly compared to hydropower projects.
Sep 13, 2023

SOCIETY
Health ministry is committed to provide HPV vaccine to girls of all age groups: Minister B...
Health ministry is committed to provide HPV vaccine to girls...

KATHMANDU, Sept 13: Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said that the health ministry is committed to providing 'HPV' vaccine against cervical cancer to girls of all age groups across the country.
Sep 13, 2023

SOCIETY
Applications announced for Chevening scholarships for study in the UK
Applications announced for Chevening scholarships for study...
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: The applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open between September 12 and November 7, 2023.
Sep 13, 2023