WORLD
Kim calls for North Korea to boost missile production: KCNA
Kim calls for North Korea to boost missile production: KCNA
SEOUL, Aug 15: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for a "drastic boost" in missile production during visits to key weapons factories, state media said Monday, as South Korea and the United States prepared for joint drills next week.
Aug 15, 2023
SOCIETY
Ruling parties snub UML’s demand to form high-level judicial committee to investigate gold...
Ruling parties snub UML’s demand to form high-level judicial...
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: The ruling parties have concluded that there is no need to form a high-level judicial committee to investigate the recent gold smuggling case.
Aug 15, 2023
ECONOMY
EU launches support in mainstreaming women in trade policies
EU launches support in mainstreaming women in trade policies
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: A workshop that aims at enhancing policy makers’ capacity in integrating gender considerations into trade and trade-related policies has kicked off in Lalitpur on Monday.
Aug 15, 2023
Editorial
Revitalizing Nepal's Electricity Infrastructure
Revitalizing Nepal's Electricity Infrastructure
In an effort to tackle the persistent issue of inadequate electricity distribution and upkeep, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has embarked on an impressive journey, allocating a substantial Rs 48 billion over the past biennium to fortify its infrastructure. This decisive move not only signals...
Aug 15, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt forms task force to address demands of contractors
Govt forms task force to address demands of contractors
FinMin Mahat assures to clear the payments of construction entrepreneurs
Aug 14, 2023
ECONOMY
E-sewa prepares to open IPO for up to 49 percent
E-sewa prepares to open IPO for up to 49 percent
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: E-Sewa Wallet, a digital payment company, has started the process of issuing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the company’s shares to the general public.
Aug 14, 2023
BLOG
Is a four-year bachelor’s program a burden on Nepali students?
Is a four-year bachelor’s program a burden on Nepali student...
Tribhuvan University (TU) officials have put forth the idea of reducing the current four-year bachelor's program to three years in order to alleviate the burden on Nepali students and parents. They cite countries like the UK and India as arguments for such a proposal and argue that Nepal should prod...
Aug 14, 2023
POLITICS
Pak Embassy organizes flag-hoisting ceremony to mark 76th anniversary of Pakistan’s Indepe...
Pak Embassy organizes flag-hoisting ceremony to mark 76th an...
KATHMANDU, August 14: The Embassy of Pakistan held a flag-hoisting ceremony in Kathmandu on Monday to mark the 76th Anniversary of Pakistan's Independence Day.
Aug 14, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse drops marginally by 3.61 points, daily turnover declines to Rs 2.091 billion on Mond...
Nepse drops marginally by 3.61 points, daily turnover declin...
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Monday slid 3.61 points down to close at 2,077.24 points.
Aug 14, 2023
SPORTS
CAN announces Nepali team for ACC One Day Asia Cup Cricket
CAN announces Nepali team for ACC One Day Asia Cup Cricket
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a 17-member Nepali national team for the ACC One Day Asia Cup Cricket to be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Monday. The team will be led by Rohit Paudel.
Aug 14, 2023