SOCIETY
Nepal has achieved remarkable progress in eye health: Minister Paudel
Nepal has achieved remarkable progress in eye health: Minist...
Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has said Nepal has made significant progress in the field of eye health.
May 01, 2025
WORLD
US and Ukraine sign minerals deal after Trump presses Kyiv to pay back US for helping repe...
US and Ukraine sign minerals deal after Trump presses Kyiv t...
The U.S. and Ukraine on Wednesday signed off on a deal that will give Washington access to Ukraine’s vast critical minerals and natural resources, finalizing an agreement weeks in the making to compensate the U.S. for its help in repelling Russia’s invasion.
May 01, 2025
ECONOMY
Coalition urges govt to adopt strong economic policies to revitalize economy
Coalition urges govt to adopt strong economic policies to re...
The ruling coalition has recommended that the government adopt strong and targeted economic policies to revitalize the country’s sluggish economy and restore hope among the youth.
May 01, 2025
WORLD
Pakistan says India planning strike after deadly Kashmir attack
Pakistan says India planning strike after deadly Kashmir att...
Pakistan said on Wednesday it had "credible intelligence" that India was planning an imminent military strike and vowed to retaliate, as worries of spiralling conflict grew over a deadly attack in Kashmir.
May 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Agitating teachers withdraw their protest after cabinet endorses nine-point deal
Agitating teachers withdraw their protest after cabinet endo...
The agitating public school teachers have agreed to withdraw their month-long protest after the cabinet meeting endorsed a nine-point agreement reached earlier on Wednesday.
Apr 30, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal’s economy projected to grow by 4.61 percent: NSO
Nepal’s economy projected to grow by 4.61 percent: NSO
The government has projected the country’s economy to grow by 4.61 percent (at consumer price) in the current fiscal year, which is higher than the figure estimated by the international organizations including the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank (WB).
Apr 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt plans to limit Everest permits to experienced climbers
Govt plans to limit Everest permits to experienced climbers
The Government of Nepal plans to tighten regulations on Everest climbing by allowing only climbers who have summited at least one 7,000-meter peak in the country to receive a permit. The provision is part of a new draft law aimed at improving safety and reducing overcrowding on the world’s hig...
Apr 30, 2025
POLITICS
Monarchy will never return: PM Oli
Monarchy will never return: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the monarchy would never return as it had been abolished with the establishment of the present democracy through people's struggle.
Apr 30, 2025
POLITICS
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister in Kathmandu
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister in Kathmandu
During his visit, Mammadov is scheduled to meet officials from various government agencies. Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai will host a welcome dinner in his honor later today.
Apr 30, 2025
ECONOMY
Bikash Hydropower gets SEBON nod to issue IPO
Bikash Hydropower gets SEBON nod to issue IPO
According to SEBON, the board granted permission to the hydropower company on Tuesday to float 9,091,000 units of ordinary shares. The total value of the IPO amounts to Rs 909.1 million.
Apr 30, 2025