SOCIETY
NEA to enforce five-hour load shedding in Kathmandu on Saturday
NEA to enforce five-hour load shedding in Kathmandu on Satur...
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: There will be power cuts for about five hours at 52 different places in Kathmandu on Saturday.
Aug 18, 2023
OPINION
Minimizing the Impacts of Climate Change
Minimizing the Impacts of Climate Change
Climate change poses a grave threat to Nepal due to its geographical location, mountainous terrain, and dependence on climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture and water resources. The melting of glaciers, changes in precipitation patterns, increased frequency of natural disasters, and impacts on l...
Aug 18, 2023
SOCIETY
Tremors of earthquake felt in Bajhang
Tremors of earthquake felt in Bajhang
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: An earthquake has occurred in Bajhang with its epicenter in Khiratadi.
Aug 18, 2023
Editorial
A Beacon of Hope
A Beacon of Hope
In a significant stride towards sustainable energy collaboration, Nepal has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative that holds immense promise for its future and that of its neighbors.
Aug 18, 2023
ECONOMY
FNCCI President Dhakal calls for Chinese investment in Nepal
FNCCI President Dhakal calls for Chinese investment in Nepal
Kathmandu, Aug 17: President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal has emphasized Nepal's burgeoning stature as a promising investment destination, underpinned by its wealth of natural resources, skilled workforce, market access, and advantageo...
Aug 17, 2023
POLITICS
Maoist will take lead to end anomalies, says PM Dahal
Maoist will take lead to end anomalies, says PM Dahal
Doramba, Aug 17: Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that his party will take a lead role to end anomalies and ill-practices in the country.
Aug 17, 2023
POLITICS
16th Periodic Plan to have dedicated chapter for SDGs
16th Periodic Plan to have dedicated chapter for SDGs
Kathmandu, Aug 17: The 16th Periodic Plan of the government will have a separate chapter to deal with issues concerning the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The National Planning Commission (NPC), which is responsible for preparing the periodic plan, informed this during a meeting of the Sustai...
Aug 17, 2023
ECONOMY
NBWIA urges traders to sell jar, bottled water not exceeding set prices
NBWIA urges traders to sell jar, bottled water not exceeding...
Kathmandu, Aug 17: The Nepal Bottle Water Industries Association (NBWIA) has urged traders to sell jar and bottled water not exceeding the set prices. Organizing a press conference on Thursday, the association said it made such a request following complaints that traders were charging the customers...
Aug 17, 2023
ECONOMY
820 kilometers of road blacktopped, 222 bridges constructed in FY 2022/23
820 kilometers of road blacktopped, 222 bridges constructed...
Kathmandu, Aug 17: The government has blacktopped 820 kilometers of road and constructed 222 bridges across the country in the last fiscal year.
Aug 17, 2023
POLITICS
TRC and CIEDP remain without office-bearers for a year
TRC and CIEDP remain without office-bearers for a year
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission on the Investigation of Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) which were set up to address transitional justice issues, have been without office-bearers for a year. The employees of these two commissions are forced to...
Aug 17, 2023