OPINION
Sarkozy’s conviction is a win for the rule of law
Sarkozy’s conviction is a win for the rule of law
The harsh sentence handed down to former French president Nicolas Sarkozy confirms anew an ancient truth of politics: Even in the world’s most firmly entrenched democracies, corruption remains a curse.
Mar 05, 2021
OPINION
Erosion of elections
Erosion of elections
The idea of elections has changed from an eagerly awaited event to an occurrence that could be good or bad but necessary for the continuance of the present political system.
Mar 05, 2021
WORLD
Exclusive: U.S. blocked Myanmar junta attempt to empty $1 billion New York Fed account: So...
Exclusive: U.S. blocked Myanmar junta attempt to empty $1 bi...
WASHINGTON, March 5: Myanmar’s military rulers attempted to move about $1 billion held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York days after seizing power on Feb. 1, prompting U.S. officials to put a freeze on the funds, according to three people familiar with the matter, including one U.S. government...
Mar 05, 2021
ECONOMY
Govt reiterates its claim to provide enough fertilizers for upcoming paddy plantation seas...
Govt reiterates its claim to provide enough fertilizers for...
KATHMANDU, March 5: The government has targeted to import 300,000 tons of chemical fertilizers in the first four months of the next fiscal year to address the possible shortage of agricultural inputs.
Mar 05, 2021
SOCIETY
NTA urged to make its services accessible, efficient and reliable
NTA urged to make its services accessible, efficient and rel...
KATHMANDU, March 4: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Parbat Gurung has urged Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) to expand its services so as to directly benefit the people.
Mar 04, 2021
POLITICS
Govt decides to lift ban on Chand-led group after a three-point agreement
Govt decides to lift ban on Chand-led group after a three-p...
KATHMANDU, March 4: The government has decided to lift the ban imposed against the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN).
Mar 04, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepali economy shrinks 4.6 percent due to COVID-19 in first quarter of this fiscal year
Nepali economy shrinks 4.6 percent due to COVID-19 in first...
KATHMANDU, March 4: Nepal’s economy shrank by 4.6 percent in the first three months of the current fiscal year after the impacts of the coronavirus hit the country’s economic activities.
Mar 04, 2021
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Nepse closes above 2500 mark
Nepse closes above 2500 mark
KATHMANDU, March 4: The local equity market saw upbeat trading throughout the last trading session of the week. The index opened the trading session in positive note and maintained its foothold in green for rest of the session. At the end, equity market closed at 2506.28- up 90.27 points.
Mar 04, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Dahal-Nepal faction informs parliament secretariat of their decision to oust Oli, Nembang...
Dahal-Nepal faction informs parliament secretariat of their...
KATHMANDU, March 4: The Dahal-Nepal faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on Thursday informed the parliament secretariat of their decision to have ousted leaders including the parliamentary party leader and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, deputy leader Subash Nembang, and Whip Shanta Chau...
Mar 04, 2021
WORLD
EU suspends development funds in Myanmar after coup
EU suspends development funds in Myanmar after coup
BRUSSELS, March 4: The European Union has suspended its support for development projects in Myanmar to avoid providing financial assistance to the military who seized power last month, officials said on Thursday.
Mar 04, 2021