SOCIETY
Muslim community celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr today
Muslim community celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr today
KATHMANDU, April 11: The entire Muslim community across the country is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today by reciting special prayers (Namaz) and receiving blessings from their elderly ones.
Apr 11, 2024
OPINION
Being a woman in Karnali -Three days in Jajarkot and Rukum!
Being a woman in Karnali -Three days in Jajarkot and Rukum!
After a few days of intensive observations, conversations and reflections in Jajarkot and Rukum, I was tired, frustrated and in pain. Taking a next sip of my black tea, I was just trying to experience a bit of calmness and a hope that “a better tomorrow is possible,” and taking a deep breath talking...
Apr 11, 2024
ECONOMY
Economic slowdown and soaring bad debts hit banks’ profits
Economic slowdown and soaring bad debts hit banks’ profits
KATHMANDU, April 11: The net profits of commercial banks declined 13.37 percent in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, thanks to the economic slowdown and an increase in the bad debts of the banks.
Apr 11, 2024
Editorial
Expedite law amendments to make Investment Summit a success
Expedite law amendments to make Investment Summit a success
Nepal is gearing up for the much-awaited Investment Summit slated for April 28-29. The investment summit expects to bring in a huge amount of foreign direct investment to usher the country's prosperity. However, it is troubling to note that a number of laws that need to be amended to attract foreign...
Apr 11, 2024
POLITICS
EC provides election symbols to by-election candidates
EC provides election symbols to by-election candidates
KATHMANDU, April 10: The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday provided election symbols to candidates of the by-election of the House of Representatives.
Apr 10, 2024
SOCIETY
SC issues interim order in name of Gandaki government, restricts long-term decisions
SC issues interim order in name of Gandaki government, restr...
KATHMANDU, April 10: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim order regarding the formation of the Gandaki provincial government.
Apr 10, 2024
SOCIETY
Over 6,000 candidates pass first phase of EPS language test
Over 6,000 candidates pass first phase of EPS language test
KATHMANDU, April 10: A total of 6,321 candidates have passed the first phase of Employment Permit System (EPS) language test for manufacturing sector jobs in South Korea.
Apr 10, 2024
POLITICS
Province Chief Khapung calls for Koshi Province Convention on April 18
Province Chief Khapung calls for Koshi Province Convention o...
BIRATNAGAR, April 10: Parshuram Khapung, the province chief of Koshi province, has called for the Province Convention on April 18.
Apr 10, 2024
POLITICS
NC President Deuba urges party cadres and leaders to move ahead in unison
NC President Deuba urges party cadres and leaders to move ah...
RUPANDEHI, April 10: Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the time has come for all party leaders and cadres to work in unison to build the party.
Apr 10, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE sheds 10.71 points, daily turnover declines to Rs 3.48 billion
NEPSE sheds 10.71 points, daily turnover declines to Rs 3.48...
KATHMANDU, April 10: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined by 10.71 points to close at 2,025.30 points.
Apr 10, 2024