ECONOMY
Factories in Lumbini Province operating at only 51 percent of their capacity, down by 5.54...
Factories in Lumbini Province operating at only 51 percent o...
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: As the country is reeling under an economic slowdown, the production capacity of factories operating in Lumbini Province has shrunk by 5.54 percent.
Dec 29, 2023
OPINION
Exit the Rabbit. Enter the Dragon. A Final Look Back at Asia 2023
Exit the Rabbit. Enter the Dragon. A Final Look Back at Asia...
As it was in so much of the world, the year 2023 in Nepal was not necessarily “the best of times.” The first weeks of 2023 saw finally the opening of the new Pokhara Regional International Airport but then sadly the crash of a Yeti Airlines flight en route to that airport, killing all 72 on board. E...
Dec 29, 2023
ECONOMY
NEA chief Ghising insists on making 61 manufacturers clear dues of dedicated feeders and t...
NEA chief Ghising insists on making 61 manufacturers clear d...
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)’s Managing Director Kulman Ghising has insisted on recovering the electricity tariff dues from manufacturers who were supplied power through dedicated feeders and trunk lines, despite pressure from those manufacturers to revoke his decision.
Dec 29, 2023
Editorial
Address Troubled Cooperatives Promptly and Resolutely
Address Troubled Cooperatives Promptly and Resolutely
In the wake of mounting concerns and grievances from depositors entangled in the web of troubled cooperatives, the government's recent directive to these cooperatives to submit their work plans by mid-April is a welcome step. However, it is imperative that the concerned government bodies expedite th...
Dec 29, 2023
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Youths struggle with vape addiction: a drain on finances and health
Youths struggle with vape addiction: a drain on finances and...
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Ayush Sharma (name changed), a young man from Chabahil, Kathmandu, first tried vaping (e-cigarettes) two years ago with a friend and quickly developed an addiction. Now a regular user, he admitted, "In the beginning, I was drawn in for the taste, and now it's a habit."
Dec 28, 2023
POLITICS
SC examines misuse of diplomatic passports
SC examines misuse of diplomatic passports
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: The case related to the misuse of diplomatic passports seven years ago has reached the Supreme Court.
Dec 28, 2023
ECONOMY
Heliport built in Bhaktapur’s Nalin chowk
Heliport built in Bhaktapur’s Nalin chowk
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: A heliport has been built at Nalin Chowk in Bhaktapur. In the fiscal year 2022/23, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) started work for this heliport by allocating a budget of Rs 250 million.
Dec 28, 2023
POLITICS
Rajendra Mahato to form new political party
Rajendra Mahato to form new political party
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: Rajendra Mahato, the second-ranking leader of the Loktantrik Samajwadi Party (LSP), is laying the groundwork for the establishment of a new political party.
Dec 28, 2023
SOCIETY
House committee directs PADT to provide papers of appointment of Executive Director
House committee directs PADT to provide papers of appointmen...
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: The International Relations and Tourism Committee under the House of Representatives has instructed the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) to provide the documents relating to the appointment of the Executive Director.
Dec 28, 2023
SOCIETY
Writ petition filed in SC against NRB Governor Adhikari
Writ petition filed in SC against NRB Governor Adhikari
KATHMANDU, Dec 28: A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court (SC) questioning the academic qualifications of Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Mahaprasad Adhikari.
Dec 28, 2023