Editorial
Mitigating effects of monsoon floods
Mitigating effects of monsoon floods
In the past few days, the Kathmandu Valley and various regions across our nation have experienced the relentless power of nature as heavy rainfall triggered floods and landslides. Although there were no human casualties reported, the aftermath of these calamities underscores the critical need for im...
Aug 09, 2023
ECONOMY
Upper Sanjen Hydroelectric Project comes online from Saturday
Upper Sanjen Hydroelectric Project comes online from Saturda...
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Sanjen Hydropower Company has started production of electricity from its Simbu hydropower station, also known as Upper Sanjen in Rasuwa district.
Aug 08, 2023
ECONOMY
Development banks’ profits downswing by 7.82 percent in FY 2022/23
Development banks’ profits downswing by 7.82 percent in FY 2...
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Profits of development banks declined 7.82 percent in the last fiscal year, thanks to the ongoing economic recession that had led to a sharp decline in the banking businesses.
Aug 08, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse nosedives 28.40 points, while daily turnover drops to Rs 1.737 billion on Tuesday
Nepse nosedives 28.40 points, while daily turnover drops to...
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Tuesday dropped by a notable 28.40 points to close at 2,019.85 points.
Aug 08, 2023
ECONOMY
CNI requests govt to take measures to remove Nepal from EU's air safety list
CNI requests govt to take measures to remove Nepal from EU's...
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) held discussions with Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, regarding several issues related with the country’s tourism industry.
Aug 08, 2023
SOCIETY
Saptakoshi crosses danger level, 24 floodgates open
Saptakoshi crosses danger level, 24 floodgates open
ITAHARI, Aug 8: The continuous rain since Monday afternoon has increased the flow of water in the Saptakoshi River and crossed the danger level. According to the measurement at 2PM on Tuesday, the water flow has reached 200,690 cusec.
Aug 08, 2023
ECONOMY
Shree Airlines aircraft overshoots after a dog spotted at runway of Nepalgunj Airport
Shree Airlines aircraft overshoots after a dog spotted at ru...
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: An aircraft belonging to Shree Airlines en route to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu 'overshot' after a dog was spotted on the runway of Nepalgunj airport during landing.
Aug 08, 2023
POLITICS
HoR meeting underway (Live)
HoR meeting underway (Live)
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) is underway at the Federal Parliament.
Aug 08, 2023
POLITICS
Home ministry signs five-point pact with Gaur Massacre Victims' Struggle Committee
Home ministry signs five-point pact with Gaur Massacre Victi...
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The government and the Gaur Massacre Victims' Struggle Committee on Tuesday reached a five-point agreement, leading to the halt of all programs of protests previously announced by the Committee.
Aug 08, 2023
SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
Incessant rain triggers severe flooding across Kathmandu Valley (Photo Feature)
Incessant rain triggers severe flooding across Kathmandu Val...
KATHMANDU, August 8: A deluge of heavy rainfall swept through the Kathmandu Valley, leading to widespread flooding in rivers and streams on Tuesday.
Aug 08, 2023