ECONOMY
'A number of cooperatives faced financial crisis due to rampant loans to relatives'
'A number of cooperatives faced financial crisis due to ramp...
KATHMANDU, May 9: Many cooperatives are found to have fallen in financial problems mainly due to issuing loans rampantly to the near and dear ones of their board members.
May 09, 2024
Editorial
JSP's split threatens political stability
JSP's split threatens political stability
The split in the Janata Samajwadi Party-Nepal (JSP-Nepal) on Sunday continues to send ripple effects through Nepali politics. Ashok Rai and six other lawmakers of the party took the initiative to form a new party by rebelling against Chairman Upendra Yadav while he was on a foreign tour. Factions, s...
May 09, 2024
SOCIETY
Drought takes its toll in Humla
Drought takes its toll in Humla
HUMLA, April 26: Humla is currently in the grip of a long spell of drought. Due to the drought, the ready-to-harvest crops, including wheat in the fields of Bargaun, Thehe, Limatang, Torpa and other villages here have dried up.
May 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Political parties ‘neglect’ implementing constitutional provision to eradicate untouchabil...
Political parties ‘neglect’ implementing constitutional prov...
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KATHMANDU, May 8: After the end of People’s Movement-II in Nepal, the then Interim Parliament declared Nepal as a nation committed to eradicating untouchability.
May 08, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE marginally down by 0.21 points, while daily turnover increases to Rs 2.54 billion
NEPSE marginally down by 0.21 points, while daily turnover i...
KATHMANDU, May 8: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined marginally by 0.21 points to close at 1,960.60 points.
May 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt backs cigarette industry, reluctant to raise tobacco taxes
Govt backs cigarette industry, reluctant to raise tobacco ta...
KATHMANDU, May 8: The government has shown leniency towards the cigarette and tobacco industry, despite pressure from various international bodies and domestic research centers to raise taxes on these products.
May 08, 2024
POLITICS
Upcoming budget to be introduced in a new manner: PM Dahal
Upcoming budget to be introduced in a new manner: PM Dahal
KATHMANDU, May 8: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has asserted that the government’s policies and programs and the national budget for the upcoming fiscal year would be introduced in a new manner.
May 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Indian Idol sensation Menuka Paudel undergoes eye surgery
Indian Idol sensation Menuka Paudel undergoes eye surgery
KATHMANDU, May 7: Renowned singer Menuka Paudel has undergone a delicate surgery on her eyes. Known as 'Cosmetic Prosthetic,' this procedure was conducted by Dr Purnima Rajakarnikar, a senior oculoplastic surgeon at Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology.
May 08, 2024
POLITICS
Finance ministry allocates additional Rs 10 million for by-election expenditures
Finance ministry allocates additional Rs 10 million for by-e...
KATHMANDU, May 8: The Ministry of Finance has provided an additional 10 million rupees to cover the expenses of the by-elections held in Ilam and Bajhang districts on April 27.
May 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Supporters stage demonstration demanding justice for cricketer Lamichhane (In photos)
Supporters stage demonstration demanding justice for cricket...
KATHMANDU, May 8: Supporters and well-wishers of Sandeep Lamichhane held a protest on Wednesday demanding justice for the rape-accused cricketer.
May 08, 2024