OPINION
Hunger is a Serious Problem in South Asia
Hunger is a Serious Problem in South Asia
At the ending point of 500 years of Western dominations, the "Asia Century" is believed to begin any time soon. In this matter, India is one of the decisive forces in Asia, in shifting the power and prosperity from west to east. However, unfortunately millions of Indians are still starving and hung...
Apr 06, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
National pride projects’ costs skyrocket by Rs 1,050 billion, putting strain on state econ...
National pride projects’ costs skyrocket by Rs 1,050 billion...
KATHMANDU, April 6: The cost of the projects of national pride has increased by over Rs 1,050 billion due to the non-completion of their construction within the stipulated timelines, imposing a financial burden on the state.
Apr 06, 2024
Editorial
Pessimistic View
Pessimistic View
Unsurprisingly, the World Bank has given a pessimistic prognosis of Pakistan’s moribund economy. On Tuesday, it said the country’s economic growth is expected to pick up — slightly — from the current fiscal year (after contracting 0.2pc last year) but would remain below 3pc for the next two years as...
Apr 06, 2024
POLITICS
Discussion on Bill to amend some Nepal Acts held with five ministries
Discussion on Bill to amend some Nepal Acts held with five m...
KATHMANDU, April 5: The Committee for Law, Justice and Human Rights under the House of Representatives has today held a clause-wise discussion on the Bill made to amend some Nepal Acts on the issues related to five ministries.
Apr 05, 2024
POLITICS
Education ministry urges local authorities to fix scholarship quota before student admissi...
Education ministry urges local authorities to fix scholarshi...
KATHMANDU, April 5: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) has requested the local authorities to arrange the admission of students only after determining the scholarship quota in private schools.
Apr 05, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC prohibits schools from selling uniforms and stationery items
KMC prohibits schools from selling uniforms and stationery i...
KATHMANDU, April 5: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has barred community and institutional schools within KMC’s jurisdiction from selling uniforms and stationery items.
Apr 05, 2024
POLITICS
PM Dahal stresses implementation of contemporary curriculum
PM Dahal stresses implementation of contemporary curriculum
KATHMANDU, April 5: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has stressed the need for developing and implementing contemporary curriculums.
Apr 05, 2024
ECONOMY
Lokesh Todi named among World Economic Forum's 90 Young Global Leaders joining its communi...
Lokesh Todi named among World Economic Forum's 90 Young Glob...
KATHMANDU, March 5: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced the list of 90 change-makers to join its Young Global Leaders Community. These individuals, all under 40 years old, represent diverse sectors of society.
Apr 05, 2024
SOCIETY
South Asia Regional Conference highlights the need for regional cooperation to tackle adve...
South Asia Regional Conference highlights the need for regio...
KATHMANDU, April 5: The Regional Conference on 'Green Finance and Sustainable Development in South Asia' concluded in Kathmandu, highlighting the necessity of green finance and regional cooperation to ensure sustainable development in the region.
Apr 05, 2024
ECONOMY
Task force formed to study problems of microfinance victims develops action plan
Task force formed to study problems of microfinance victims...
KATHMANDU, April 5: The task force formed by the government to address the demands of microfinance victims has prepared its action plan.
Apr 05, 2024