SOCIETY
Light rain and moderate snowfall expected in certain highland and mountainous areas today
Light rain and moderate snowfall expected in certain highlan...
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecasted light to moderate snowfall in certain highland and mountainous areas of the country. Additionally, there is a chance of light rain in some hilly regions.
Dec 12, 2023
SPORTS
No Nepali players secure spots in IPL 2024 auction
No Nepali players secure spots in IPL 2024 auction
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: Not a single Nepali player secured a spot in the auction held for Indian Premier League (IPL) scheduled for 2024. While Nepal's spinner Sandeep Lamichhane had earned a place in the past few seasons, no player from Nepal managed to secure a spot in the upcoming season.
Dec 12, 2023
WORLD
UN climate chief urges countries to lift 'unnecessary tactical blockades' at COP28
UN climate chief urges countries to lift 'unnecessary tactic...
DUBAI, Dec 12: The UN's climate chief urged countries at the COP28 meeting on Monday to lift "unnecessary tactical blockades", with 24 hours before the official end of talks in Dubai that are focused on a deal to phase out fossil fuels."First, clear the unnecessary tactical blockades out of the way,...
Dec 12, 2023
BLOG
Initiating Change: A few practical steps to save the planet earth
Initiating Change: A few practical steps to save the planet...
Would you like to be a part of the campaign for safeguarding our planet after the world leaders return to their respective countries following the crucial agreements and negotiations at the United Nations Climate Summit (COP-28) in Dubai? Our participation counts, regardless of whether we were prese...
Dec 12, 2023
ECONOMY
Commercial banks start reducing interest rates following NRB’s revised monetary policy
Commercial banks start reducing interest rates following NRB...
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: A number of commercial banks have started lowering their interest rates on deposits after Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) turned lenient in its policy rate and bank rate through the first quarterly review of the monetary policy.
Dec 12, 2023
OPINION
Future of Music
Future of Music
As the music industry grapples with the transformative wave, questions arise about the future of human-crafted music and how seamlessly AI-generated compositions will integrate into the broader musical landscape. In this tech evolution, music faces uncertainties and exciting shifts, shaping a dynami...
Dec 12, 2023
Editorial
Take austerity measures to address fiscal imbalance
Take austerity measures to address fiscal imbalance
In the wake of alarming imbalance in fiscal data in the first five months of the current fiscal year (2023/24), it has become imperative for our government to address the growing disparity between revenue collection and recurrent expenditure.
Dec 12, 2023
SOCIETY
Writ petition filed in SC seeking abolition of relatives-only organ donation
Writ petition filed in SC seeking abolition of relatives-onl...
KATHMANDU, Dec 11: A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, arguing that the right to life is being violated by a legal provision restricting human organ donation.
Dec 11, 2023
SOCIETY
Medical Education Act will be amended: Minister Basnet
Medical Education Act will be amended: Minister Basnet
CHITWAN, Dec 11: Health and Population Minister Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said that the government is in the process of amending the Medical Education Act. Talking to journalists in Chitwan today, he said that the amendment is being discussed in the Council of Ministers.
Dec 11, 2023
POLITICS
NC calls Central Work Performance Committee meeting for December 15
NC calls Central Work Performance Committee meeting for Dece...
KATHMANDU, Dec 11: The ruling Nepali Congress (NC) has called the party’s Central Work Performance Committee for December 15.
Dec 11, 2023