SOCIETY
SC orders closure of brick kilns operating in Panchkhal
SC orders closure of brick kilns operating in Panchkhal
The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an order to close the brick kilns operating in Panchkhal Municipality in Kavrepalanchok district. The apex court ordered the closure of brick kilns, citing their serious impacts on the environment and public health.
Apr 16, 2025
WORLD
China appoints new top international trade negotiator amid tariff tensions with the US
China appoints new top international trade negotiator amid t...
China appointed a new top international trade negotiator on Wednesday amid tariff tensions with the U.S.
Apr 16, 2025
SOCIETY
CIAA challenges Special Court verdicts at SC
CIAA challenges Special Court verdicts at SC
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Tuesday appealed to the Supreme Court (SC), expressing dissatisfaction with the Special Court's verdicts in two corruption cases.
Apr 16, 2025
WORLD
Singapore dissolves parliament, paving the way for May 3 general election
Singapore dissolves parliament, paving the way for May 3 gen...
Singapore’s parliament was dissolved Tuesday, paving the way for general elections in which the city-state’s long-ruling People’s Action Party will seek to strengthen its dominance under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Apr 16, 2025
POLITICS
Pak Embassy hosts a reception to mark 85th National Day of Pakistan
Pak Embassy hosts a reception to mark 85th National Day of P...
The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu hosted a reception in the capital on Tuesday to commemorate the 85th National Day of Pakistan.
Apr 16, 2025
Market
Turbulent exchange market: US Dollar rate depreciates
Turbulent exchange market: US Dollar rate depreciates
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has fixed the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar is Rs 136.94, and the selling rate is Rs 137.54, marking a depreciation. On Tuesday, the buying rate of one US dollar stood at Rs 137.37, while the selling rate was...
Apr 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Hilly areas to remain under clouds today
Hilly areas to remain under clouds today
Local winds are currently influencing the country’s weather, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Hilly regions are experiencing partly to generally cloudy conditions, while the rest of the country is enjoying sunny sky.
Apr 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Sunsari shooting incident: Three arrested
Sunsari shooting incident: Three arrested
Three persons involved in a shooting crime in Dewangunj Rural Municipality of Sunsari were arrested.
Apr 16, 2025
Editorial
The White Elephants
The White Elephants
Construction of high-profile structures like Dharahara, Damak View Towers, and other buildings, makes us wonder how viable these structures are for our country, which is in short supply of basic infrastructure, such as well-equipped hospitals, affordable schools, standard roads, and hydropower proje...
Apr 16, 2025
OPINION
Metropolitan Government: International practices and Kathmandu Valley Development Authorit...
Metropolitan Government: International practices and Kathman...
A city is basically an area of land consisting of a certain population with their own administrative, legal, or historical status, having their head executive as a mayor. Also, a metro region has certain characteristics of a city with some additional traits. The term Metropolitan has been derived fr...
Apr 16, 2025