OPINION
Nepal's Seismic Struggle and Ongoing Recovery Dynamics
Nepal's Seismic Struggle and Ongoing Recovery Dynamics
Nepal's seismic vulnerability is highlighted by its history of frequent and devastating earthquakes. Over the past 52 years, from 1970 to 2022, the region experienced 843 earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 3 to 5 on the Richter scale, 121 earthquakes between 5 and 6, 11 earthquakes between 6 a...
Apr 24, 2024
ECONOMY
Shrestha nominated as Chairman of NCC's Advisory Council
Shrestha nominated as Chairman of NCC's Advisory Council
KATHMANDU, April 24: Rajesh Kaji Shrestha has been nominated as the Chairman of Advisory Council of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC).
Apr 24, 2024
Editorial
Take necessary measures to ensure education for all children
Take necessary measures to ensure education for all children
Thousands of children, with bright minds and hopeful futures, are still denied the fundamental right to education in Sarlahi district in Madhesh province. Reportedly, around 8,000 children are out of school owing to various reasons even as a new academic session has already commenced.
Apr 24, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepalgunj ICP handed over to Nepal, to come into operation from May 8
Nepalgunj ICP handed over to Nepal, to come into operation f...
KATHMANDU, April 23: The Government of India has handed the Nepalgunj Integrated Check Post (ICP) over to Nepal. Built with the financial and technical support of India, the construction of the ICP began in September 2020, and the completed check post was handed over on Monday evening.
Apr 23, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal to gift two elephants to Qatar during Emir's state visit
Nepal to gift two elephants to Qatar during Emir's state vis...
CHITWAN, April 23: Nepal is set to gift two elephants to Qatar, marking the first time the country will gift elephants to the Gulf state. This initiative is part of Nepal’s ongoing practice of gifting various wildlife species, including rhinoceroses and elephants, to other nations.
Apr 23, 2024
POLITICS
NUP Chair Shrestha: Resham Chaudhary, convicted in Tikapur murder case, ineligible for par...
NUP Chair Shrestha: Resham Chaudhary, convicted in Tikapur m...
KATHMANDU, April 23: Ranjita Shrestha, the chairperson of Nagarik Unmukti Party (NUP), has said that Resham Chaudhary, convicted in the Tikapur murder case, doesn't qualify to be a member of the party.
Apr 23, 2024
SOCIETY
Dr Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha: A visionary leader transforming healthcare in Nepal
Dr Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha: A visionary leader transformi...
KATHMANDU, April 23: When we sought out individuals who had returned to Nepal to contribute to the nation’s development despite having opportunities abroad, we discovered a doctor who had come back to establish and operate a hospital in Dhulikhel.
Apr 23, 2024
POLITICS
Let us present practical projects, not 'wish list': PM Dahal
Let us present practical projects, not 'wish list': PM Dahal
KATHMANDU, April 23: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal stressed taking the private sector into confidence and spreading a message that there is an investment-friendly environment in the country.
Apr 23, 2024
POLITICS
President Paudel requests Emir of Qatar to help secure release of Bipin Joshi held hostage...
President Paudel requests Emir of Qatar to help secure relea...
KATHMANDU, April 23: President Ram Chandra Paudel has requested the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to help secure the release of Bipin Joshi, a Nepali student who was held hostage by Hamas after its attack in Israel on October 7.
Apr 23, 2024
POLITICS
Emir of Qatar and President Paudel hold discussions at Sheetal Niwas
Emir of Qatar and President Paudel hold discussions at Sheet...
KATHMANDU, April 23: The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, commenced his two-day official visit to Nepal by arriving in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
Apr 23, 2024