ECONOMY
Govt releases Rs 1 billion for temporary housing construction in quake-hit districts
Govt releases Rs 1 billion for temporary housing constructio...
KATHMANDU, Dec 19: The government has released Rs 1 billion for the construction of temporary housing for the affected ones from the Jajarkot earthquake on November 3.
Dec 19, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepal's participation in UN Peacekeeping mission reduced to 12 as UN winds down its Mali m...
Nepal's participation in UN Peacekeeping mission reduced to...
KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Following the United Nations' decision to wind down the peace mission in conflict-ridden Mali, Nepal's involvement in the UN peace efforts has been diminished to 12 missions.
Dec 19, 2023
SOCIETY
From TikTok ban to 'Ramailo': Nepalis explore new digital horizons
From TikTok ban to 'Ramailo': Nepalis explore new digital ho...
KATHMANDU, Dec 19: The ban on TikTok imposed by the Government of Nepal has had a profound impact on numerous people, many of them losing their means of livelihood.
Dec 19, 2023
POLITICS
PM Dahal to receive civic felicitation from Jyapu Trust
PM Dahal to receive civic felicitation from Jyapu Trust
KATHMANDU, Dec 18: The Jyapu Culture Development Trust is to offer a civic felicitation to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on December 26. The Trust handed over the invitation to the PM by visiting him at Baluwatar on Monday.
Dec 19, 2023
WORLD
Earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 111 people in Gansu and Qinghai provinces
Earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 111 people i...
BEIJING (AP) — At least 111 people were killed in a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in a cold and mountainous region in northwestern China, the country’s state media reported on Tuesday.
Dec 19, 2023
WORLD
India’s lower house suspends 33 MPs, upper house takes action against 45 MPs
India’s lower house suspends 33 MPs, upper house takes actio...
KATHMANDU, Dec 19: India’s Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament, on Monday reportedly adopted a motion to suspend 33 Members of Parliament (MPs) as the opposition continued to protest, demanding a statement by home minister Amit Shah on the December 13 security breach in the lower house.
Dec 19, 2023
Editorial
TU should focus on enhancing academic quality
TU should focus on enhancing academic quality
Tribhuvan University (TU) on Monday achieved a remarkable feat by securing a place in the 'Official World Records' for hosting the largest-ever convocation ceremony, with over 26,000 attendees. While this accomplishment is undoubtedly a moment of pride for the university and the nation, it prompts u...
Dec 19, 2023
ECONOMY
House panel calls NAC to discuss EU blacklisting of Nepali airlines
House panel calls NAC to discuss EU blacklisting of Nepali a...
KATHMANDU, Dec 18: A parliamentary committee is going to discuss with the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) about the detailed action plan to remove Nepal's air flights from the European Union (EU) blacklist.
Dec 18, 2023
SOCIETY
Former King Gyanendra to embark on a visit next week
Former King Gyanendra to embark on a visit next week
KATHMANDU, Dec 18: Former king Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah is going to visit some districts in the western and central regions.
Dec 18, 2023
POLITICS
Socialist Front calls for implementing agreement between government and NCP
Socialist Front calls for implementing agreement between gov...
KATHMANDU, Dec 18: The Socialist Front Nepal has urged the government and the concerned sides to fully implement the three-point agreement reached between the Government of Nepal and the Nepal Communist Party (NCP).
Dec 18, 2023