Editorial
Address locals’ demands to speed up Nagadhunga tunnel construction
Address locals’ demands to speed up Nagadhunga tunnel constr...
The ongoing construction of the Nagdhunga Tunnel project has faced a snag. The construction work has been halted for over a month. The recent halt in tunnel construction, just meters away from completion, has stirred serious concern over its timely completion. For the past few weeks, locals have obs...
Mar 17, 2024
WORLD
India to hold marathon national election from April
India to hold marathon national election from April
NEW DELHI, March 16: India announced Saturday that national polls would begin on April 19, with Hindu-nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly favoured to win a third term in the world's biggest democracy.
Mar 16, 2024
ECONOMY
Country representatives of WBG and ADB consult with leaders of industry associations as th...
Country representatives of WBG and ADB consult with leaders...
KATHMANDU, March 16: Country representatives of the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Nepal have conducted consultations with leaders of various industry associations to gather feedback about ADB’s and the World Bank Group (WBG)’s engagements in Nepal.
Mar 16, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE gained 50.32 points while investors gained Rs 79 billion from stocks trading last we...
NEPSE gained 50.32 points while investors gained Rs 79 billi...
KATHMANDU, March 16: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) added 50.32 points last week, with the banks stepping up to reduce their interest rates from mid-March.
Mar 16, 2024
ECONOMY
India temporarily lifts BIS quality mark requirement for plywood imports from Nepal
India temporarily lifts BIS quality mark requirement for ply...
KATHMANDU, March 16: The Government of India has decided to allow the import of plywood and ply doors from Nepal without a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) quality mark for one year.
Mar 16, 2024
ECONOMY
Indian nationals can deposit funds from Nepal into their bank accounts through QR code
Indian nationals can deposit funds from Nepal into their ban...
KATHMANDU, March 16: Indian nationals working in Nepal can now send money through QR codes.
Mar 16, 2024
SPORTS
Sports Ministry directs National Sports Council not to hold events other than sports in Da...
Sports Ministry directs National Sports Council not to hold...
KATHMANDU, March 16: The Ministry of Youth and Sports has directed the National Sports Council (NSC) not to hold events other than sports in Dashrath Stadium due to the weak ground condition.
Mar 16, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC directs community schools in metropolis not to renew shutter rental agreements
KMC directs community schools in metropolis not to renew shu...
KATHMANDU, March 16: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has decided not to renew the shutter rental agreements made by community schools within the metropolis.
Mar 16, 2024
Interview
'Political will and concerted efforts can lead to tangible progress towards zero hunger'
'Political will and concerted efforts can lead to tangible p...
Bettina Iseli serves as the Chief Program Officer at Welthungerhilfe, a German organization dedicated to advancing food security globally, with a particular focus on countries such as Nepal. During her recent visit to Nepal, she personally explored the WHH-funded projects spanning diverse regions of...
Mar 16, 2024
SOCIETY
SP Singh, leading investigator of 61 kg gold scam, stripped of Nuwakot District chief role
SP Singh, leading investigator of 61 kg gold scam, stripped...
KATHMANDU, March 16: SP Sanjay Singh, who spearheaded the investigation into the 61 kg gold smuggling case seized on July 18, has been relieved of his responsibilities.
Mar 16, 2024