WORLD
China says economy got a strong start in 2024, sets sights on latest technology, upgrading...
China says economy got a strong start in 2024, sets sights o...
BEIJING (AP) — China has plenty of room to maneuver to attain its annual target for robust economic growth of about 5% after a strong start for the year, top economic officials said Wednesday, though they acknowledged it’s a challenge.
Mar 07, 2024
SOCIETY
WHO rolls out universal newborn screening implementation guidance in South-East Asia Regio...
WHO rolls out universal newborn screening implementation gui...
KATHMANDU, March 7: In a significant move to enhance early detection and management of critical health conditions in newborns, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched implementation guidance for universal screening in the South-East Asia Region on Tuesday. The initiative focuses on screening n...
Mar 07, 2024
OPINION
Echoes of Europe's Disastrous Communist Experiment
Echoes of Europe's Disastrous Communist Experiment
Recently, one bitcoin was worth almost one crore Nepali Rupees. Despite this, neither civil society nor the tech community has taken steps to engage in a discussion regarding the potential regressive effects on the country's tech future if the bitcoin ban persists.
Mar 07, 2024
ECONOMY
MCA-Nepal expedites construction of 18 km cross-border power transmission line
MCA-Nepal expedites construction of 18 km cross-border power...
KATHMANDU, March 7: The Millenium Challenge Account (MCA) Nepal is expediting the construction of the 18 km stretch of Butwal-Gorakhpur power transmission line.
Mar 07, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt almost finalizes signing agreements for four projects worth Rs 301.18 billion during...
Govt almost finalizes signing agreements for four projects w...
KATHMANDU, March 7: While uncertainty mounts on the success of the announced Nepal Investment Summit-2024 with the fresh political development, the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) is prepared to finalize investments worth Rs 301.18 billion in four big projects during the summit.
Mar 07, 2024
Editorial
Help Struggling Farmers Save Dairy Industries
Help Struggling Farmers Save Dairy Industries
It is concerning to learn that dairy industries across Nepal are struggling to sell the milk produced by farmers as consumption has sharply decreased. Farmers’ representatives say that, although they supply 3.1 million liters of milk to the market daily, dairy industries sell only 2.8 million liters...
Mar 07, 2024
POLITICS
PM Dahal reshuffles his cabinet following new alliance with UML
PM Dahal reshuffles his cabinet following new alliance with...
Inducts eight ministers from UML, five from Maoist Center, four from RSP and two from Unified Socialist;
Mar 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Retirement age set at 60, entry age limit of 37 for female, 32 for male applicants
Retirement age set at 60, entry age limit of 37 for female,...
KATHMANDU, March 5: After a long tug-of-war, the government has registered the Bill, 2080 in the Parliament to provide for the formation, operation and conditions of service of the Federal Civil Service.
Mar 06, 2024
ECONOMY
Customs dispute grounds six aircraft and four helicopters
Customs dispute grounds six aircraft and four helicopters
KATHMANDU, March 6: Six aircraft and four helicopters have been grounded due to a dispute over the customs duty on spare parts. Almost two months ago, the aircraft were grounded due to an unresolved dispute between the Department of Customs (DoC) and the airline operator regarding the customs duty o...
Mar 06, 2024
SOCIETY
178 tolas of gold offered to Pathibhara being auctioned
178 tolas of gold offered to Pathibhara being auctioned
PHUNGLING (Taplejung), March 6: A total of 178 tolas of gold and more than 5,000 tolas of silver offered by devotees at the Pathibhara Temple are being auctioned. The Pathibhara Area Development Committee is going to sell 178 tolas or 2.08 kg of gold and around 58 kg of silver.
Mar 06, 2024