OPINION
Why science diplomacy for Nepal?
Why science diplomacy for Nepal?
Science diplomacy is essential for Nepal in developing connectivity and long-term strategic alliances with international scientific communities.
Feb 02, 2021
POLITICS
Nepal hopes to see democratic and constitutional process restored soon in Myanmar
Nepal hopes to see democratic and constitutional process res...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Nepal has expressed hope that the democratic and constitutional process in Myanmar will be restored soon.
Feb 01, 2021
POLITICS
National Assembly Chair TImilsina objects to Speaker Sapkota’s move to return Constitution...
National Assembly Chair TImilsina objects to Speaker Sapkota...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Chairperson of National Assembly (NA) Ganesh Prasad Timilsina has objected to the move of House of Representatives (HoR) Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota to unilaterally return the recommendations of candidates made earlier by the Constitutional Council in various constitutional bodies.
Feb 01, 2021
SOCIETY, Infographic, VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Kathmandu breathes poorest air in morning between 8 and 9 Monday
Kathmandu breathes poorest air in morning between 8 and 9 Mo...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Air quality in Kathmandu, the country’s capital city, has continued to deteriorate on Monday as well. The highest fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) reading was measured at 182.17 micrograms per cubic meter (μg/m³) in the morning between 8 and 9.
Feb 01, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Poll dates won't change under any circumstance: PM Oli
Poll dates won't change under any circumstance: PM Oli
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the dates announced for the midterm elections won’t change since the Election Commission (EC) has already initiated preparations for holding the polls. The government has announced to hold the parliamentary election in two phases for April...
Feb 01, 2021
WORLD
EXPLAINER: Why is the military taking control in Myanmar?
EXPLAINER: Why is the military taking control in Myanmar?
JAKARTA, INDONESIA, Feb 1: Myanmar’s military has taken control of the country under a one-year state of emergency and reports say State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and other government leaders have been detained. Here are some possible reasons why the military has taken over now:
Feb 01, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
We are becoming self-reliant in energy: PM Oli
We are becoming self-reliant in energy: PM Oli
PM Oli inaugurates the country’s biggest substation
Feb 01, 2021
POLITICS
PM elected through two-thirds majority can dissolve parliament: Attorney General Kharel
PM elected through two-thirds majority can dissolve parliame...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Attorney General Agni Prasad Kharel has clarified that the incumbent government had the right to govern for five years but the midterm election was announced since the government was not allowed to function for its full tenure.
Feb 01, 2021
My City, Entertainment, Literature
New book sees a ‘New Possible’ emerging from 2020′s tumult
New book sees a ‘New Possible’ emerging from 2020′s tumult
In pop culture, 2020 has been understandably reviled as the “hell year.” It tormented us with a lethal pandemic spiraling out of control, thousands of shuttered businesses, violent protests over racial injustice, raging wildfires and political extremism and lies that underpinned January’s harrowing...
Feb 01, 2021
ECONOMY
Dhalkebar substation comes online, enhancing Nepal’s capacity for cross-border energy trad...
Dhalkebar substation comes online, enhancing Nepal’s capacit...
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The 400 kV Dhalkebar substation has officially come online from Monday.
Feb 01, 2021