POLITICS
MoEST seeks applications from civil servants for scholarship abroad
MoEST seeks applications from civil servants for scholarship...
KATHMANDU, March 8: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) has invited applications for scholarships in foreign countries for civil servants.
Mar 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Sushma Neupane: Champion of land rights in Rasuwa
Sushma Neupane: Champion of land rights in Rasuwa
Sushma Neupane, aged 31, is a dedicated advocate for land rights in Kalika Rural Municipality, Rasuwa. Despite the longstanding struggles faced by her ancestors to secure land ownership, Neupane realized the loss of ownership despite their efforts. Determined to address this injustice, she led a mov...
Mar 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Over 1 million plug-in EVs were sold in January alone, with an expected 20 million EVs to...
Over 1 million plug-in EVs were sold in January alone, with...
KATHMANDU, March 8: As of January 2024, global sales of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) have exceeded 1 million units. According to EV-Volumes' data, 1.67 million units of plug-in electric cars were sold in January alone.
Mar 08, 2024
OPINION
Ending the Pandemic of Violence Against Women and Girls
Ending the Pandemic of Violence Against Women and Girls
Today marks International Women’s Day, a day that draws global attention to the ongoing struggle for gender equality. One of the greatest obstacles toward equality is the crisis of violence against women and girls -- the most widespread human rights violation of our time.
Mar 08, 2024
ECONOMY
117 km of blacktopped roads added in six months of current FY
117 km of blacktopped roads added in six months of current F...
KATHMANDU, March 8: Over the course of the past six months in the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24, a total of 117 kilometers of paved roads has been constructed.
Mar 08, 2024
SOCIETY
110 leprosy cases detected inside Kathmandu metropolis in FY 2022/23
110 leprosy cases detected inside Kathmandu metropolis in FY...
KATHMANDU, March 8: The Kathmandu metropolis reported 110 cases of leprosy in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23.
Mar 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Ranjana Kami: a fearless activist against caste-based discrimination
Ranjana Kami: a fearless activist against caste-based discri...
Ranjana Kami, a 23-year-old activist against discrimination, hails from Sunwal, Nawalparasi. She has garnered significant popularity on social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook over the past three years. Through her accounts, Kami has been vocal about various issues concerning caste and gende...
Mar 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Presa Shrestha: Empowering Nepal's brands through innovation and digital excellence
Presa Shrestha: Empowering Nepal's brands through innovation...
At 30 years old, Presa Shrestha, a management professional from Kathmandu, Nepal, boasts a bachelor's degree in information management and over nine years of diverse experience spanning IT, media, advertising, e-commerce, and digital marketing. Her journey is fueled by curiosity and a profound passi...
Mar 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Sulochana Moktan's leadership journey at Lekali Women's Cooperative
Sulochana Moktan's leadership journey at Lekali Women's Coop...
Sulochana Moktan, 30, serves as the Manager of Lekali Women's Savings and Credit Cooperative in Raksirang Rural Municipality-5, Chainpur (Makwanpur). In the disadvantaged rural municipality of Raksirang, she has taken on the role of leading the Lekali Women's Savings and Credit Cooperative since its...
Mar 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Over 400,000 devotees worship Pashupatinath so far today
Over 400,000 devotees worship Pashupatinath so far today
KATHMANDU, March 8: More than 400,000 devotees have paid homage to Pashupatinath today on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.
Mar 08, 2024