Editorial
Unjustified ban on TikTok
Unjustified ban on TikTok
The popular social media platform TikTok has been banned in Nepal for the past seven months. A cabinet meeting held on November 13 last year decided to impose this ban, sparking controversy and widespread criticism across the country. Despite public outcry, the government has not yet revoked the dec...
Jun 15, 2024
ECONOMY
New EV sellers in Gandaki must install three DC fast chargers before starting their busine...
New EV sellers in Gandaki must install three DC fast charger...
KATHMANDU, June 14: The Gandaki Province government has made it mandatory for new sellers of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) to install at least three DC fast chargers before they can begin sales and vehicle registration.
Jun 14, 2024
SOCIETY
Bara campus chief dies after being shot by unidentified group
Bara campus chief dies after being shot by unidentified grou...
BARA, June 14: Hari Bhushan Kushwaha, chief of Ramraja Multiple Campus in Kalaiya, Bara, who was injured in a shooting, has died. Police reported that he passed away while undergoing treatment at Vayodha Hospital in Birgunj.
Jun 14, 2024
SOCIETY
Over Rs 1.6 billion spent on identifying poor families, data collection still incomplete!
Over Rs 1.6 billion spent on identifying poor families, data...
KATHMANDU, June 14: The government has spent over Rs 1.6 billion in an effort to identify the poor families across Nepal, but the task remains unfinished even after more than a decade.
Jun 14, 2024
ECONOMY
Int’l tourism fair kicks off in Kathmandu
Int’l tourism fair kicks off in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, June 14: An international tourism fair has begun at Bhrikutimandap of Kathmandu from today with the objective of promoting Nepal's tourism in the international market. Inaugurating the fair, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Hit Bahadur Tamang, expressed the belief that th...
Jun 14, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC to utilize open-air stadium for sports development initiative
KMC to utilize open-air stadium for sports development initi...
KATHMANDU, June 14: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has unveiled its plans to use the open-air stadium for sports development initiative.
Jun 14, 2024
SPORTS
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 enters second round (with fixtures)
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 enters second round (with fixtu...
KATHMANDU, June 14: With the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 now complete, the competition heats up as eight teams vie for four semi-final spots in the next phase.
Jun 14, 2024
SOCIETY
Rato Machindranath chariot procession scheduled for August 1
Rato Machindranath chariot procession scheduled for August 1
LALITPUR, June 14: The Rato Machindranath chariot procession, honoring the god of rain and good harvest, will commence on August 1. Currently, the chariot of Rato Machindranath is stationed in the local area of Thati Tole in Lalitpur.
Jun 14, 2024
ECONOMY
Sikta Irrigation Project witnesses 92 per cent physical progress
Sikta Irrigation Project witnesses 92 per cent physical prog...
RANJHA (BANKE), June 14: The Sikta Irrigation Project has witnessed 92 per cent physical progress in the current fiscal year 2023/24.
Jun 14, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC announces 'No Vehicle Zone' for ancient areas including New Road and Handigaon
KMC announces 'No Vehicle Zone' for ancient areas including...
KATHMANDU, June 14: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced that ancient and archaeological areas, including New Road and Handigaon, will be designated as 'No Vehicle Zones'.
Jun 14, 2024