POLITICS
Rai elected President of JSP Khotang district chapter
Rai elected President of JSP Khotang district chapter
KHOTANG, May 26: Nirmal Rai has been elected as the President of the Ashok Rai-led Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) Khotang district chapter.
May 26, 2024
SOCIETY
Investigations reveal fake licenses were issued ‘under higher orders’
Investigations reveal fake licenses were issued ‘under highe...
KATHMANDU, May 26: In a case submitted to the court by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police regarding the issuance of fake driving licenses, former directors general of the Department of Transport Management are implicated. The case states that they acted 'under higher orders.', bu...
May 26, 2024
ECONOMY
Seven traditional border trade points with China including Kimathangka reopened
Seven traditional border trade points with China including K...
KATHMANDU, May 26: Following continuous diplomatic efforts by the Government of Nepal, most border crossings with trade points to China including the Kimathangka transit in Sankhuwasabha have reopened for service from Saturday.
May 26, 2024
Editorial
Embracing the Spirit of Vesak
Embracing the Spirit of Vesak
In the heart of Sri Lanka, the vibrant festival of Vesak resonates with a unique blend of devotion and celebration. As Sri Lankans come together to commemorate the Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana of the Great Teacher, the Buddha, the essence of Vesak transcends mere rituals; it embodies the spi...
May 26, 2024
ECONOMY
Banks’ base rate of interest comes down to as low as 7 percent
Banks’ base rate of interest comes down to as low as 7 perce...
KATHMANDU, May 25: Nepali commercial banks have reduced their base interest rate to as low as seven percent citing slow demand for loans amid excessive liquidity with them.
May 25, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC directs schools to appoint information officers
KMC directs schools to appoint information officers
KATHMANDU, May 25: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has directed all community and institutional schools within its jurisdiction to appoint information officers.
May 25, 2024
SOCIETY
Police seek action against 35 individuals including lawmaker over cooperative fund misuse
Police seek action against 35 individuals including lawmaker...
KATHMANDU, May 25: Police have submitted a report recommending charges against 35 individuals including a lawmaker for allegedly embezzling funds from the Chhipchipe Users Cooperative.
May 25, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal’s outstanding public debt Rs 2.4 trillion
Nepal’s outstanding public debt Rs 2.4 trillion
KATHMANDU, May 25: The country's outstanding public debt has reached nearly Rs 2.4 trillion. The public debt witnessed a rise of Rs 98 billion in the last 10 months of the current fiscal year alone, according to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).
May 25, 2024
SOCIETY
New Omicron variants of COVID-19 spread rapidly but are less severe: Experts
New Omicron variants of COVID-19 spread rapidly but are less...
KATHMANDU, May 25: New sub-variants of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19, called ‘KP 1' and 'KP 2,' detected in Nepal are found to have a high rate of spread out, while their fatality rate is relatively less.
May 25, 2024
SOCIETY
Teenager drowns in Tinau river
Teenager drowns in Tinau river
TILOTTAMA, May 25: A teenager drowned in the Tinau River at Hariyali Park, Tilottama Municipality-6, Rupandehi, on Saturday.
May 25, 2024