OPINION
Catastrophic Effects of Uncontrolled Forest Fires
Catastrophic Effects of Uncontrolled Forest Fires
Natural disasters such as forest fires can cause significant damage to both the natural areas and livelihoods. These uncontrolled and rapidly spreading combustions consume the natural fuels of a forest, posing a threat not only to the forest wealth but also to the entire flora and fauna, disturbing...
May 09, 2023
Editorial
Fake Bhutanese Refugee Scam: Hold all responsible accountable for their actions
Fake Bhutanese Refugee Scam: Hold all responsible accountabl...
The recent revelation by Former Additional Inspector General of Nepal Police Bigyan Raj Sharma regarding the release of two people arrested earlier in connection with the fake Bhutanese refugees scam under political pressure has raised serious concerns about the justice system in Nepal. It is alarmi...
May 09, 2023
POLITICS
Constitutional Council recommends Hari Krishna Karki for the appointment of Chief Justice
Constitutional Council recommends Hari Krishna Karki for the...
KATHMANDU, May 8: The Constitutional Council (CC) has recommended Hari Krishna Karki for the position of Chief Justice.
May 08, 2023
POLITICS
Govt's efforts for economic recovery not adequate: Dr Swarnim Wagle
Govt's efforts for economic recovery not adequate: Dr Swarni...
KATHMANDU, May 8: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Dr Swarnim Wagle has commented that the government's efforts for economic improvements through the principles and priorities of the appropriation bill for the next fiscal year, 2023/24 were not enough.
May 08, 2023
ECONOMY
NEA to construct eight high-capacity substations in Kathmandu Valley to meet electricity d...
NEA to construct eight high-capacity substations in Kathmand...
KATHMANDU, May 8: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is set to construct eight high capacity substations to improve the power transmission and distribution system of Kathmandu Valley. Substations of 400, 200 and 132 KV capacities are under construction in the valley.
May 08, 2023
POLITICS
Upper House lawmakers show concerns over 'vague' words in budget
Upper House lawmakers show concerns over 'vague' words in bu...
KATHMANDU, May 8: Lawmakers have raised concerns over the use of 'vague' words in the government’s annual policies and programmes and in the budget.
May 08, 2023
POLITICS
Chinese Ambassador Chen pays courtesy call on DPM Shrestha
Chinese Ambassador Chen pays courtesy call on DPM Shrestha
KATHMANDU, May 8: Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayankaji Shrestha at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday.
May 08, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt to raise Rs 12 billion internal debt
Govt to raise Rs 12 billion internal debt
KATHMANDU, May 8: The government is going to raise 12 billion rupees of internal debt. About 12 billion rupees of domestic debt is going to be mobilized through treasury bills (T-bills) of various maturity periods.
May 08, 2023
SOCIETY
57 new Covid-19 cases confirmed on Monday
57 new Covid-19 cases confirmed on Monday
KATHMANDU, May 8: Coronavirus infection has been confirmed among 57 people in the last 24 hours.
May 08, 2023
POLITICS
Government tightens foreign visit provisions for local level officials, employees
Government tightens foreign visit provisions for local level...
KATHMANDU, May 8: The government has tightened provisions on foreign visits by the office-bearers and employees of local levels.
May 08, 2023