Editorial
Fostering good governance and accountability
Fostering good governance and accountability
Nine months after the election, the parliamentary committees under the House of Representatives (HoR) received their leadership on Monday. The swearing-in of the chairpersons of the 10 thematic committees under the HoR marks a pivotal moment in Nepal's parliamentary democracy.
Aug 29, 2023
POLITICS
President Poudel appoints ambassadors to France, UAE and Kuwait
President Poudel appoints ambassadors to France, UAE and Kuw...
KATHMANDU, Aug 28: President Ram Chandra Poudel has appointed Sudhir Bhattarai as the ambassador of Nepal to the Republic of France, Tej Bahadur Chhetri as the ambassador of Nepal to the United Arab Emirates and Ghanshyam Lamsal as the ambassador of Nepal to Kuwait.
Aug 28, 2023
SOCIETY
6,070 members of Nepalese Army deployed in UN peacekeeping missions, 564 are women
6,070 members of Nepalese Army deployed in UN peacekeeping m...
KATHMANDU, Aug 28: A total of 6,070 Nepalese Army personnel and officials have been working as United Nations peacekeepers in 13 missions.
Aug 28, 2023
WORLD
Kids entitled to clean, healthy environment: UN committee
Kids entitled to clean, healthy environment: UN committee
GENEVA, Aug 28: All children are entitled to a clean and healthy environment, a UN committee said for the first time on Monday, bolstering young people's arguments for suing authorities over the ravages of climate change.
Aug 28, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse inches 5.09 points up, daily turnover amount slips below Rs 1 billion on Monday
Nepse inches 5.09 points up, daily turnover amount slips bel...
KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Monday increased marginally by 5.09 points to close at 1,998.48 points.
Aug 28, 2023
SOCIETY
CAAN imposes Rs 10,000 fine on AOAN President
CAAN imposes Rs 10,000 fine on AOAN President
KATHMANDU, Aug 28: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to impose a fine of Rs 10,000 on Rameshwar Thapa, president of the Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN).
Aug 28, 2023
SOCIETY
Patient dies after kidney removal following kidney stone surgery
Patient dies after kidney removal following kidney stone sur...
DHANGADHI, Aug 28: A patient lost his life after his kidney was removed during a kidney stone operation at Swastik Cardio and Multispecialty Hospital in Dhangadhi.
Aug 28, 2023
POLITICS
Abdul Khan of Janamat part elected unopposed as chairman of Industry Committee
Abdul Khan of Janamat part elected unopposed as chairman of...
KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Janamat Party's Abdul Khan has been elected unopposed as the chairman of the Industry, Commerce, Labor and Consumer Interest Committee of the House of Representatives after Ganesh Parajuli, a member of Parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), withdrew his candidacy.
Aug 28, 2023
ECONOMY
FTTEN demands ban on Indian cargo vehicles in Nepal
FTTEN demands ban on Indian cargo vehicles in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Aug 28: The Federation of Truck Transport Entrepreneurs Nepal (FTTEN) has demanded a ban on the entry of Indian cargo vehicles into Nepal.
Aug 28, 2023
SOCIETY
Dengue spreads to the mountain districts of Sudurpaschim
Dengue spreads to the mountain districts of Sudurpaschim
DHANGADHI, Aug 28: Until a few years ago, mosquitoes were predominantly limited to the Terai districts, sparing the hilly and mountainous regions. However, recent years have witnessed a change in this pattern. Even the tranquil landscapes of the hill and mountain districts are now witnessing an upsu...
Aug 28, 2023