SOCIETY
Schools shut down with the outbreak of conjunctivitis
Schools shut down with the outbreak of conjunctivitis
CHITWAN, Aug 7: Bharatpur metropolis has decided to close the schools for five days after an outbreak of conjunctivitis (eye infection).
Aug 07, 2023
POLITICS
Maoist Center to run three-month-long campaign to strengthen party organization
Maoist Center to run three-month-long campaign to strengthen...
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has directed the party leaders and cadres to inform every household about the party's policy and program and the recent achievements of the Dahal-led government.
Aug 07, 2023
OPINION
Inclusive Strategies for Disabilities in Nepali Politics
Inclusive Strategies for Disabilities in Nepali Politics
In the pursuit of a truly equitable and just society, it is essential to recognize the crucial role of marginalized communities in the political arena. Among these often overlooked communities are persons with disabilities (PWDs), who constitute a substantial segment of the global population.
Aug 07, 2023
WORLD
Hiroshima mayor calls nuclear deterrence 'folly' as city marks 78th anniversary of atomic...
Hiroshima mayor calls nuclear deterrence 'folly' as city mar...
TOKYO, Aug. 7: Hiroshima officials criticized growing support for nuclear weapons as a detterent resulting from uneasiness over Russia's war in Ukraine and tensions in the Koreas, commenting Sunday as the city remembered the atomic bombing of 78 years ago.
Aug 07, 2023
POLITICS
Supreme Court issues order to investigate against the then PMs in Lalita Niwas land scam
Supreme Court issues order to investigate against the then P...
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: The Supreme Court (SC) has paved the way for the government authorities to investigate against the then prime ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Baburam Bhattarai who were in lead position during the land embezzlement case of Lalita Niwas.
Aug 07, 2023
Editorial
Ensuring Food Security in Nepal
Ensuring Food Security in Nepal
While the decision to import one million tons of paddy and 100,000 tons of rice is undoubtedly a positive step towards addressing the immediate challenge, it should not overshadow the need for comprehensive and sustained efforts to achieve food security in Nepal.
Aug 07, 2023
ECONOMY
Net profits of commercial banks surged 24.92 percent, while distributable profits declined...
Net profits of commercial banks surged 24.92 percent, while...
In FY 2022/23, banks earned net profits of Rs 70.17 billion, while they can distribute their shareholders only Rs 31.90 billion in dividend.
Aug 06, 2023
POLITICS
RSP to gather suggestions from 51 locations to prepare party’s documents
RSP to gather suggestions from 51 locations to prepare party...
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is going to collect suggestions from 51 villages to prepare party documents. The initiative aims to incorporate diverse perspectives from various geographic and community backgrounds, including the Himalayan, Terai, and mountain regions, by directly e...
Aug 06, 2023
SOCIETY
MoCIT starts consultations on regulation, management of social media
MoCIT starts consultations on regulation, management of soci...
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The government has initiated phase-wise consultations on legitimately regulating and managing social networking sites upon the request and suggestions from the general public.
Aug 06, 2023
SOCIETY
Senior most justice Shrestha takes leadership at SC
Senior most justice Shrestha takes leadership at SC
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Senior-most Justice at the Supreme Court, Bishwambhar Prasad Shrestha, took charge of the judiciary as acting chief justice on Sunday.
Aug 06, 2023