WORLD
Security forces kill 5 terrorists in NW Pakistan
Security forces kill 5 terrorists in NW Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Dec. 31: Pakistani security forces killed five terrorists during an operation in the country's northwest tribal district of North Waziristan, said the military on Saturday.
Dec 31, 2023
OPINION
Nepal-Britain Treaty: The Centennial
Nepal-Britain Treaty: The Centennial
The year 2023 marks the centenary of the Nepal-Britain Peace and Friendship Treaty that had formally recognized the sovereignty and independence of Nepal in black and white. Since 1923, the world has witnessed profound political changes but the special friendship between the two countries remains in...
Dec 31, 2023
Editorial
Make a thorough investigation and ensure accountability
Make a thorough investigation and ensure accountability
In a shocking and tragic turn of events, a protest over the Employment Permit System (EPS) examination in Lalitpur escalated into chaos, resulting in the death of two youths and the burning of Minister Prakash Jwala's vehicle on Friday. This incident demands an urgent and thorough investigation to d...
Dec 31, 2023
ECONOMY
NEA continues with its aggressive measures to disconnect electricity supply lines to defau...
NEA continues with its aggressive measures to disconnect ele...
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Despite Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s assurance to the industrialists that they do not have to pay the dues of dedicated feeders and trunk lines if they are not provided with the bill, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has disconnected electricity supply to additional 14 man...
Dec 30, 2023
ECONOMY
Disease destroys ginger; farmers demand compensation
Disease destroys ginger; farmers demand compensation
ILAM, Dec 30: Ginger production has witnessed a loss in Ilam due to disease.
Dec 30, 2023
ECONOMY
Commercial banks record interest income of Rs 64.76 billion in first four months of curren...
Commercial banks record interest income of Rs 64.76 billion...
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Commercial banks have earned Rs 64.76 billion interest in four months of the current fiscal year (mid-July to mid-November).
Dec 30, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt to provide Rs 1 million relief for families of Balkumari incident victims
Govt to provide Rs 1 million relief for families of Balkumar...
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: The government has approved a relief package of Rs 1 million each for the families of two young individuals who lost their lives in a police firing incident at Balkumari in Lalitpur on Friday.
Dec 30, 2023
ECONOMY
NAC to hire two narrow-bodies, five pilots will be trained to fly the Twin Otters
NAC to hire two narrow-bodies, five pilots will be trained t...
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is gearing up to lease two Airbus narrow-body aircraft. The decision follows a comprehensive study conducted by a sub-committee, led by Kishore Pradhan, a member of the NAC, with a focus on introducing wet leases (aircraft rental with crew) to swif...
Dec 30, 2023
POLITICS
UML Chair Oli calls for govt to provide employment, relief to families of deceased Rawat a...
UML Chair Oli calls for govt to provide employment, relief t...
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has said that the government should provide employment and relief to the families of Sujan Rawat and Birendra Shah who lost their lives in the Balkumari incident.
Dec 30, 2023
ECONOMY
NEPSE slid 40.2 points; shares investors lost Rs 52 billion last week
NEPSE slid 40.2 points; shares investors lost Rs 52 billion...
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined 40.2 points last week, despite the banks reducing their interest rates as they turned flexible to providing margin lending.
Dec 30, 2023