OPINION
Economic Renewal: The Time Is Now for Privatizing Public Enterprises
Economic Renewal: The Time Is Now for Privatizing Public Ent...
The establishment of public enterprises, both on a global scale and within the unique context of Nepal, has been a pivotal chapter in the annals of economic development. In the post-World War II era, a surge of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) emerged worldwide, driven by a myriad of motivations and e...
Oct 21, 2023
ECONOMY
Japan agrees to construct tunnel and flyover at Koteshwar-Jadibuti section
Japan agrees to construct tunnel and flyover at Koteshwar-Ja...
KATHMANDU, Oct 21: The government is going to build a flyover and a tunnel to ease the traffic jams at Koteshwar Chowk that has become an everyday problem in Kathmandu's traffic management. For this, the estimated cost is about Rs 25 billion.
Oct 21, 2023
WORLD
Ukraine spends over 28 billion USD on defense this year: PM
Ukraine spends over 28 billion USD on defense this year: PM
KEIV: The Ukrainian government spent more than 1.031 trillion hryvnias (28.2 billion U.S. dollars) to cover the country's defense needs this year, the cabinet press service reported Friday, citing Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Oct 21, 2023
SOCIETY
Doctors recommend healthy foods with limited intake of meat products, sugary items during...
Doctors recommend healthy foods with limited intake of meat...
CHITWAN, Oct 21: Doctors have advised the public to be careful of their food choices during this festive season. They prescribe for limiting the intakes of meat products, beverages and sugary foods during the Dashain festival.
Oct 21, 2023
ECONOMY
TIA operating at full capacity for the first time in 73 years
TIA operating at full capacity for the first time in 73 year...
KATHMANDU, Oct 21: After 73 years of its establishment, the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is currently operating at full capacity for the first time. The airport has experienced a surge in air traffic, both domestically and internationally, coinciding with the Dashain festival and the peak t...
Oct 21, 2023
SOCIETY
Manakamana cable car service to remain closed for three days during Dashain
Manakamana cable car service to remain closed for three days...
MUGLIN, Oct 21: The Manakamana cable car service is to remain closed for three days, starting from October 23, during the Dashain festival. The service is operated by the Manakamana Darshan Pvt Ltd.
Oct 21, 2023
ECONOMY
Gold price surged by Rs 5,400 per tola last week
Gold price surged by Rs 5,400 per tola last week
KATHMANDU, Oct 21: The price of gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 5,400 per tola last week. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Associations (FENEGOSIDA), the price of gold increased by 5,400 per tola by Friday of this week compared to the rate set on Friday of pr...
Oct 21, 2023
SPORTS
Nepal reaches final with 79 run victory over Hong Kong
Nepal reaches final with 79 run victory over Hong Kong
KATHMANDU, Oct 21: Nepal defeated Hong Kong by 79 runs, earning the place in the final of the triangular T20I series following three consecutive victories.
Oct 21, 2023
ECONOMY
10.5 million liters of fuel consumed in just one day with onset of Dashain
10.5 million liters of fuel consumed in just one day with on...
KATHMANDU, Oct 21: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has stated that 10.5 million liters of petroleum products were consumed from various depots on the sixth day of Dashain i.e. on Friday.
Oct 21, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt urges to address concerns surrounding NHRC
Govt urges to address concerns surrounding NHRC
KATHMANDU, Oct 21: The Accountability Watch Committee (AWC) has raised concerns regarding the government's recent initiative to amend the Bill related to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in light of the imminent downgrading threat it faces. The NHRC has been in the spotlight due to questi...
Oct 21, 2023