Editorial
Fixing a win by outlawing dissent damages democracy
Fixing a win by outlawing dissent damages democracy
The world’s largest elections begin this weekend in India, amid claims that the race to lead the country has already been won. If Narendra Modi were to secure a third term with a big parliamentary majority, his achievement would match that of the country’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Wha...
Apr 20, 2024
SOCIETY
MoHP cautions docs working in govt hospitals not to work in private ones
MoHP cautions docs working in govt hospitals not to work in...
KATHMANDU, April 19: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has warned doctors and health workers working under it that it is illegal for them to work full-time in private health institutions.
Apr 19, 2024
ECONOMY
Over 400,000 tourists visited Mustang by road last year
Over 400,000 tourists visited Mustang by road last year
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MYAGDI, April 19: Over 400,000 tourists visited Mustang in a one-year period from April 14, 2023 to April 12, 2024 by road, according to the data with the Ghasa police station located on the border of Myagdi and Mustang districts.
Apr 19, 2024
ECONOMY
19 hydropower projects to be showcased at investment summit
19 hydropower projects to be showcased at investment summit
KATHMANDU, April 19: The upcoming third Nepal Investment Summit scheduled for April 28 and 29 will feature 19 hydropower projects from the private sector.
Apr 19, 2024
WORLD
Global oil and gold prices surge as Israel retaliates against Iran
Global oil and gold prices surge as Israel retaliates agains...
KATHMANDU, April 19: Global oil and gold prices have surged after Israel initiated retaliation against Iran.
Apr 19, 2024
ECONOMY
Sajha Yatayat cancels CEO appointment process for lack of candidates
Sajha Yatayat cancels CEO appointment process for lack of ca...
KATHMANDU, April 19: Sajha Yatayat has canceled the process of appointing the chief executive officer (CEO) after no candidate was recommended by the recruitment committee.
Apr 19, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt padlocks Nepal Scouts’ property illegally occupied by NC lawmaker Deepak Khadka
Govt padlocks Nepal Scouts’ property illegally occupied by N...
KATHMANDU, April 19: The government has padlocked Nepal Scouts’ property, which has been illegally occupied for over five years by Nepali Congress Central Committee member and Member of Parliament Deepak Khadka.
Apr 19, 2024
ECONOMY
FWEAN meets with President Paudel to solicit support for women entrepreneurship
FWEAN meets with President Paudel to solicit support for wom...
KATHMANDU, April 19: A delegation of the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN), led by FWEAN President Shova Gyawali, met with President Ram Chandra Paudel, to discuss the promotion and development of women's entrepreneurship in the country.
Apr 19, 2024
POLITICS
Koshi provincial assembly passes resolution motion calling for special session by majority...
Koshi provincial assembly passes resolution motion calling f...
KATHMANDU, April 19: The resolution proposal registered in the Koshi Province Assembly has been passed by a majority.
Apr 19, 2024
SOCIETY
Court extends detention of Dipesh Pun after his failure to submit bail amount
Court extends detention of Dipesh Pun after his failure to s...
KATHMANDU, April 19: The Rupandehi District Court on Friday extended the detention of Dipesh Pun, the son of former Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun, after he failed to post the bail amount of Rs 400,000 in connection with the Supreme Cooperative fraud case.
Apr 19, 2024