ECONOMY
MDMS to be fully implemented from today, entrepreneurs expect an end to 'grey market'
MDMS to be fully implemented from today, entrepreneurs expec...
KATHMANDU, Jan 1: The Mobile Device Management System (MDMS) is all set to be fully implemented from Monday. An official from the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) stated that all the equipment required for MDMS has been imported and connected after five years of continuous efforts, and the sy...
Jan 01, 2024
Editorial
Invest in enhancing connectivity and other tourist infrastructures
Invest in enhancing connectivity and other tourist infrastru...
As we bid farewell to 2023, Nepal's tourism landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with the addition of 20 star hotels in the past three years. This surge in the hospitality sector, marked by the establishment of four five-star and 16 four-star hotels, signifies a positive and promisin...
Jan 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Tremors of earthquake felt in Kathmandu Valley, surrounding areas
Tremors of earthquake felt in Kathmandu Valley, surrounding...
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: Tremors of earthquake measuring 5 Richter scale were felt in Kathmandu Valley and its surrounding areas on Sunday night.
Dec 31, 2023
SOCIETY
Balkumari incident: Relatives of deceased refuse to receive dead bodies until 8-point dema...
Balkumari incident: Relatives of deceased refuse to receive...
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: The relatives of the two youths who were killed in police firing at Balkumari in Lalitpur on Friday announced that they are not ready to receive the bodies. Tek Bahadur Katuwal, maternal uncle of the deceased Sujan Raut, said that they will not receive the dead body until their 8-...
Dec 31, 2023
ECONOMY
Over 167.86 million units of new stocks listed in secondary market last month
Over 167.86 million units of new stocks listed in secondary...
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) listed more than 167.86 million units of new stocks in the secondary market in one month during mid-November and mid-December.
Dec 31, 2023
POLITICS
Bipin's release expected in second phase of ceasefire: Minister Saud
Bipin's release expected in second phase of ceasefire: Minis...
KANCHANPUR, Dec 31: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Prakash Saud, has said the government efforts continue for the safe release of Bipin Joshi from Kanchanpur, reportedly held hostage by Hamas in Israel.
Dec 31, 2023
SOCIETY
Bir Hospital grappling with severe financial crisis
Bir Hospital grappling with severe financial crisis
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: Bir Hospital (National Academy of Medical Sciences) is in an extreme financial crisis.
Dec 31, 2023
SOCIETY
Swedish trekker missing on Mardi Himal Trek
Swedish trekker missing on Mardi Himal Trek
POKHARA, Dec 31: Ram Gurung, the Ward President of Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality-8, reported that a Swedish trekker named Mitchell has been out of contact for 24 hours on the Mardi Himal Trek.
Dec 31, 2023
SOCIETY
19,717 quake-affected in Rukum West receive first installment of housing grant
19,717 quake-affected in Rukum West receive first installmen...
TRIBENI (RUKUM WEST), Dec 31: The people affected by the November 3 earthquake in Rukum West have received the first installment of monetary assistance meant for building temporary shelters. They numbered 19,717.
Dec 31, 2023
SOCIETY
FNJ archives 58 cases of violations of press freedom in 2023
FNJ archives 58 cases of violations of press freedom in 2023
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has assessed 2023 as a challenging year for the promotion of press freedom and freedom of expression. Instances of violations against these freedoms increased this year compared to the previous year (2022).
Dec 31, 2023