POLITICS
RSP Chair Lamichhane to be brought to Kathmandu today to record statements
RSP Chair Lamichhane to be brought to Kathmandu today to rec...
Lamichhane, who is also the Chairman of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is being brought from Pokhara to Kathmandu on Tuesday for further questioning related to the Swarnalaxmi Cooperative fraud case.
Nov 26, 2024
POLITICS
Former Koshi Minister Adhikari accused of human trafficking released
Former Koshi Minister Adhikari accused of human trafficking...
According to SP Nawaraj Adhikari, the Spokesperson of Kathmandu Police Range, the former province minister's release followed a decision by the District Attorney Office, Kathmandu.
Nov 26, 2024
OPINION
Excess Liquidity Challenge in Banking Sector
Excess Liquidity Challenge in Banking Sector
An excess amount of liquidity which is more than Rs 100 billion has been idle in the banking channels due to growing remittance and low demand for loans.
Nov 26, 2024
Editorial
Missed opportunity for impactful climate finance action
Missed opportunity for impactful climate finance action
It is also unclear how the most vulnerable developing countries will benefit from these funds. The pledge is symbolic rather than transformative, as it fails to provide the ambitious and actionable financial roadmap needed to confront the climate crisis.
Nov 26, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold price drops by Rs 15,900 per tola in a single day as customs rate halved to curb smug...
Gold price drops by Rs 15,900 per tola in a single day as cu...
After the Indian government, through its union budget announced in July, reduced the customs duty to six percent from 15 percent, the gold price in the Indian market was cheaper by around Rs 22,000 per tola than the rate in the Nepali market, as per gold traders.
Nov 26, 2024
ECONOMY
SEBON gets Shrestha as new chair after 11 months
SEBON gets Shrestha as new chair after 11 months
A Cabinet meeting on Monday evening appointed Shrestha after 11 months. Shrestha bagged the position leaving behind the SEBON’s Executive Directors Mukti Nath Shrestha and Nabaraj Adhikari who were in the race.
Nov 26, 2024
Literature
Film Southasia 2024 concludes with awards
Film Southasia 2024 concludes with awards
KATHMANDU, Nov 25: The biennial Film Southasia Festival of Documentaries concluded on November 24, awarding the Ram Bahadur Trophy for Best Film to 6-A Akash Ganga, directed by Nirmal Chander Dhandriyal. The jury praised the film as a “mesmerizing tribute” to Hindustani classical musicia...
Nov 25, 2024
SOCIETY
From math to mud: How pottery became Mark Nafziger’s true calling
From math to mud: How pottery became Mark Nafziger’s true ca...
Mark’s pottery spoke to more than just utility. It was an expression of his craftsmanship and a reflection of the balance between functionality and artistic expression. Pottery, as Mark saw it, was inherently functional, a simple mug or bowl, every piece serves a purpose in everyday life....
Nov 25, 2024
SOCIETY
EC sets up Joint Election Operation Centre for upcoming local-level by-election
EC sets up Joint Election Operation Centre for upcoming loca...
KATHMANDU, Nov 25: The Joint Election Operation Centre (JEOC) has been established by the Election Commission from today with the goal of handling the problems during the upcoming by-elections.
Nov 25, 2024
POLITICS
EC directs local govt to give public holiday on the day of by-election
EC directs local govt to give public holiday on the day of b...
A meeting of the Electipoon Commission (EC) on Sunday urged the local governments to announce a public holiday on December 1 in the local wards where by-elections are to be held.
Nov 25, 2024