ECONOMY
Bookings surge in popular tourist destinations for ‘English New Year’ celebrations
Bookings surge in popular tourist destinations for ‘English...
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: As the English New Year 2024 approaches, hotels and resorts in popular tourist destinations are witnessing a surge in bookings. The increasing number of individuals planning to celebrate the 'New Year’s Eve' at these locations has led to a notable rise in advance bookings.
Dec 30, 2023
POLITICS
EC to set up Office of Election Officer from Jan 1
EC to set up Office of Election Officer from Jan 1
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: The Election Commission is preparing to establish the Office of the Election Officer in all provinces from January 1 for the National Assembly elections scheduled for January 25.
Dec 30, 2023
SOCIETY
73 arrested in Balkumari incident; seven persons including security personnel injured
73 arrested in Balkumari incident; seven persons including s...
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Police arrested 73 persons in an incident occurred in Balkumari, Lalitpur on Friday.
Dec 30, 2023
OPINION
Land and the Road to Dignity
Land and the Road to Dignity
“I have no land; I have no home to call my own. I am waiting to die, and God knows if the house owner will allow my community to perform my last rite according to our tradition. I lived fearfully all my life and will die fearfully. I have never wanted a home so badly as I do now,” Sita Badi (name ch...
Dec 30, 2023
SOCIETY
Three-day fair to foster social harmony begins in Lalitpur
Three-day fair to foster social harmony begins in Lalitpur
LALITPUR, Dec 30: A three-day festival aiming to foster social harmony and goodwill kicked off at Lalitpur metropolis-19 on Friday. The event hosted by the local level aims to promote social comity and tourism industry.
Dec 30, 2023
WORLD
China names navy ex-chief as new defense minister
China names navy ex-chief as new defense minister
BEIJING, Dec. 30: China on Friday named former navy commander Dong Jun as its new defense minister, state media said, filling a vacancy created by the surprise removal of Li Shangfu in October.
Dec 30, 2023
ECONOMY
Karnali Chisapani hydropower project estimated to cost around Rs 1.147 trillion
Karnali Chisapani hydropower project estimated to cost aroun...
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has initiated a new study of the Karnali Chisapani Hydropower Project, arguably the largest hydropower project of South Asia. As per the current price estimates, the project is expected to cost Rs 1147 billion.
Dec 30, 2023
SOCIETY
Two killed in ensuing clashes with police as youths denied to take EPS examinations for Ko...
Two killed in ensuing clashes with police as youths denied t...
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: A protest over the Employment Permit System (EPS) examination took an ugly turn when youths set ablaze the vehicle of Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Prakash Jwala in the Gwarko-Balkumari road section of Lalitpur, on Friday.
Dec 30, 2023
Editorial
Revitalizing the operation of industries to their full capacity
Revitalizing the operation of industries to their full capac...
In the wake of an economic slowdown that has cast a shadow over the nation, the manufacturing sector in Lumbini Province finds itself grappling with a significant setback. Recent findings from a study report by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) reveal a disconcerting 5.54 percent shrinkage in the production c...
Dec 30, 2023
ECONOMY
Over 7 million passengers travel to and from TIA in a 10-month span
Over 7 million passengers travel to and from TIA in a 10-mon...
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu witnessed a significant influx of travellers, with a total of 7,023,907 passengers moving through its terminals over a 10-month period in 2023.
Dec 29, 2023