SOCIETY
Low female birth rate poses gender imbalance challenges in Nepal
Low female birth rate poses gender imbalance challenges in N...
KATHMANDU, June 22: The population of daughters has been decreasing in Nepal, leading to a significant gender imbalance in recent years. This trend, if it continues, is likely to cause difficulties in various sectors including marriages in the coming decades.
Jun 22, 2024
SOCIETY
Monsoon active in five provinces
Monsoon active in five provinces
KATHMANDU, June 22: Monsoon is currently active in five provinces of the country.
Jun 22, 2024
SOCIETY
One killed, two seriously injured in a motorcycle accident
One killed, two seriously injured in a motorcycle accident
JHAPA, June 24: A man died and two others were severely injured in a motorcycle accident in Jhapa this morning. The accident occurred after the motorcycle lost control in Mechinagar Municipality-15, the police said.
Jun 22, 2024
SOCIETY
Two-way traffic resumes in Narayanghat-Mugling road blocked by landslides
Two-way traffic resumes in Narayanghat-Mugling road blocked...
CHITWAN, June 22: The Narayanghat-Mugling Road, which was blocked by landslides, has now been cleared and reopened for traffic in both directions.
Jun 22, 2024
SOCIETY
Electricity supply to be interrupted in various parts of Kathmandu today
Electricity supply to be interrupted in various parts of Kat...
KATHMANDU, June 22: The electricity supply will be interrupted in several areas of Kathmandu today and tomorrow. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) announced that the electricity service will be disrupted in regions served by the Matatirtha substation from June 22 to June 23.
Jun 22, 2024
OPINION
Three Thresholds for AI use
Three Thresholds for AI use
AI use is exposing people’s lack or disregard of knowledge, honesty, and accountability. If we want to avoid letting AI make us ignorant, dishonest, and uncountable to broader social good, we must commit to elevating and maintaining fairly high standards in these three regards.
Jun 22, 2024
SOCIETY
Maldhunga-Beni road to close for 13 days starting today
Maldhunga-Beni road to close for 13 days starting today
PARBAT, June 21: The Maldhunga-Beni road, a key segment of the Kaligandaki Corridor Project of National Pride linking North to South, will be closed for maintenance from tomorrow for 13 days.
Jun 22, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal's trade deficit exceeds Rs 1.314 trillion as exports continue to slump
Nepal's trade deficit exceeds Rs 1.314 trillion as exports c...
KATHMANDU, June 22: Nepal continues to struggle with a significant trade deficit, reaching Rs 1.3144 trillion by the end of May 2024/25.
Jun 22, 2024
ECONOMY
Pioneer Moto Corp offers free fuel for four years on Nissan Magnite SUV
Pioneer Moto Corp offers free fuel for four years on Nissan...
KATHMANDU, June 22: Pioneer Moto Corp Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Nissan vehicles for Nepal, has announced an exclusive offer on the highly sought-after Nissan Magnite. Customers can now drive home the big, bold, and beautiful Nissan Magnite with four years free fuel.
Jun 22, 2024
SOCIETY
Police confiscate 712 sacks of chemical fertilizer in Parsa
Police confiscate 712 sacks of chemical fertilizer in Parsa
BIRGUNJ, June 22: Police have confiscated 712 sacks of chemical fertilizer worth Rs one million in Parsa. The urea fertilizer, brought illegally from India, was found hidden in a store.
Jun 22, 2024