WORLD
Palestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minister in the face of calls for re...
Palestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minist...
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed his longtime economic adviser to be the next prime minister in the face of U.S. pressure to reform the Palestinian Authority as part of Washington’s postwar vision for Gaza.
Mar 15, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt and microfinance victims continue their talks for second day
Govt and microfinance victims continue their talks for secon...
KATHMANDU, March 15: The government and the protesting victims of microfinance finance institutions struggle committee are continuing their talks for the second consecutive day on Friday.
Mar 15, 2024
SOCIETY
Snowfall expected in various provinces over next three days
Snowfall expected in various provinces over next three days
KATHMANDU, March 15: Light snowfall is expected in various provinces over the next three days. The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has reported that Nepal is currently experiencing the influence of a westerly low-pressure system and local winds.
Mar 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Budget deficit surges to Rs 137.75 billion in first eight months of current FY
Budget deficit surges to Rs 137.75 billion in first eight mo...
KATHMANDU, March 15: Nepal faced a budget deficit of Rs 137.75 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year due to a surge in financial liability on debt service of the government.
Mar 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal records HDI of 0.601, an improvement of 0.010 points in past two years
Nepal records HDI of 0.601, an improvement of 0.010 points i...
KATHMANDU, March 15: Nepal’s Human Development Index (HDI) stood at 0.601 in 2023, an addition of 0.010 points to its HDI in 2021.
Mar 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Real estate sector remained stable during month of Falgun
Real estate sector remained stable during month of Falgun
KATHMANDU, March 14: The real estate market has been stable during the Nepali month of Falgun (mid-February to mid-March). The number of transactions observed during Falgun was similar to that recorded in Magh (mid-January to mid-February).
Mar 15, 2024
OPINION
Nepal’s Southern Border Has Become An Open Regional Crossroads
Nepal’s Southern Border Has Become An Open Regional Crossroa...
In a post on ‘X’, Home Minister of India Amit Shah said, ‘It (Government) has decided to construct a fence along the entire 1,643-kilometer Indo-Myanmar border. To facilitate better surveillance, a patrol track along the border will also be paved”.
Mar 15, 2024
SOCIETY
MoFA confirms death of seven more Nepali nationals in Russian Army amidst ongoing Russia-U...
MoFA confirms death of seven more Nepali nationals in Russia...
KATHMANDU, March 15: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) officially confirmed on Thursday the deaths of seven additional Nepali nationals who were fighting alongside the Russian army in Ukraine.
Mar 15, 2024
Editorial
Step up Diplomatic Efforts to Bring Back Nepalis in Russian Army
Step up Diplomatic Efforts to Bring Back Nepalis in Russian...
In a sobering revelation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) officially confirmed on Thursday the deaths of seven additional Nepali nationals who were fighting alongside the Russian army in Ukraine. This announcement comes amidst Nepal's prohibition on the recruitment of its nationals in foreign...
Mar 15, 2024
SOCIETY
Child serving time for mother's mistake in overcrowded Kalikot Jail
Child serving time for mother's mistake in overcrowded Kalik...
KALIKOT, March 14: According to the law, only those who do something wrong should be punished. But in Kalikot district jail, young Gokarna Shahi has been serving time for his mother's mistake for four years.
Mar 14, 2024