POLITICS
NC leader Bahadur Singh Lama to take oath as Bagmati CM today
NC leader Bahadur Singh Lama to take oath as Bagmati CM toda...
KATHMANDU, July 24: Bahadur Singh Lama, the newly appointed Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, will take oath of office and secrecy today at 11 AM.
Jul 24, 2024
SOCIETY
Heavy rainfall likely at some places in Karnali province tonight
Heavy rainfall likely at some places in Karnali province t...
KATHMANDU, July 24: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has predicted generally cloudy weather throughout the country due to the influence of monsoon wind and the low pressure line of monsoon.
Jul 24, 2024
OPINION
Challenges Facing the Nepali Education System
Challenges Facing the Nepali Education System
By the end of 8th grade, most schools stop teaching subjects like music, dance, art, and even sports, the very subjects that stimulate cognitive abilities. Creativity and diverse learning experiences are essential for holistic development.
Jul 24, 2024
ECONOMY
India increases grant to Nepal by INR 500 million, Totaling INR 7 billion for current FY
India increases grant to Nepal by INR 500 million, Totaling...
KATHMANDU, July 24: India has announced a grant amount of INR 7 billion to be provided to Nepal in the current Fiscal Year (FY), which is more than INR 500 million of the last FY.
Jul 24, 2024
Editorial
Democratic departure: On Joe Biden bowing out of the presidential race
Democratic departure: On Joe Biden bowing out of the preside...
With less than four months to go before the 2024 U.S. election and less than one month ahead of the Democratic Party’s Convention, incumbent and expected nominee of his party, President Joe Biden (81), has quit the race and in doing so has endorsed his running mate, Vice-President Kamala Harris, for...
Jul 24, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal exported goods worth Rs 152 billion in FY 2023/24, marking 3.03 percent decrease fro...
Nepal exported goods worth Rs 152 billion in FY 2023/24, mar...
KATHMANDU, July 23: Nepal exported goods worth Rs 152 billion in the last fiscal year, marking a 3.03 percent decrease from FY 2022/23. India remains Nepal's primary export destination, accounting for the largest share of these exports.
Jul 23, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC to begin special vaccination campaign following detection of poliovirus in sewage
KMC to begin special vaccination campaign following detectio...
KATHMANDU, July 23: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is all set to inoculate polio drops to children aged below five years from July 24 as a highly contagious poliovirus was detected in sewage in the metropolis.
Jul 23, 2024
ECONOMY
NIC Asia Bank offloading 1 million units of promoter shares of NIFRA
NIC Asia Bank offloading 1 million units of promoter shares...
KATHMANDU, July 23: NIC Asia Bank in a bid to withdraw its stake from Nepal Infrastructure Bank Limited (NIFRA) has announced to sell its promoter shares.
Jul 23, 2024
POLITICS
Committee formed to investigate bribery allegation against former minister
Committee formed to investigate bribery allegation against...
KATHMANDU, July 23: The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology has set up a committee to look into accusations that former Minister and lawmaker Birendra Mahatto paid a middleman Rs 5,000 to verify his son's educational certificate.
Jul 23, 2024
ECONOMY
Cash crops worth over Rs 15 billion exported to India from Kakarvitta point
Cash crops worth over Rs 15 billion exported to India from K...
JHAPA, July 23: Kakarvitta, a key transit point in Jhapa of eastern Nepal, exported cash crops including cardamom, tea leaves, ginger, and broom grass worth over Rs 15.33 billion in the fiscal year 2081/82 BS (2023-24).
Jul 23, 2024