SOCIETY
Today's monsoon updates
Today's monsoon updates
KATHMANDU, June 6: The eastern part of the country has witnessed a moderate effect of monsoon wind while the western territory has the influence of local wind.
Jun 06, 2022
ECONOMY
Gold price rises by Rs 200 per tola
Gold price rises by Rs 200 per tola
KATHMANDU, June 6: The price of fine gold increased in the domestic market by Rs 200 per tola today to Rs 98,100 per tola. The precious metal was traded at Rs 97,900 per tola on Sunday.
Jun 06, 2022
POLITICS
Govt committed to equal development of provinces: PM Deuba
Govt committed to equal development of provinces: PM Deuba
KATHMANDU, June 6: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the government is committed to making necessary work plans to mainstream the provinces which are comparatively backward in terms of cooperation among the three tiers of government.
Jun 06, 2022
OPINION
The New Zeitgeist: Bitcoin and Flatpack Democracy
The New Zeitgeist: Bitcoin and Flatpack Democracy
The fact that politically unaffiliated dynamic young candidates like Balen Shah and Harkaraj Sampang Rai were elected as the mayors of two big cities of Nepal shows a new local political movement has arrived in Nepal as well. This type of political movement is known as Flatpack Democracy - a small-s...
Jun 06, 2022
SOCIETY
Two years on, Nairobi ICPD25 commitments yet to be implemented
Two years on, Nairobi ICPD25 commitments yet to be implement...
KATHMANDU, June 6: Nepal's international commitment to eliminate violence against women and children, and early and forced marriage, end preventable maternal deaths and address unmet family planning needs has not been realized as anticipated.
Jun 06, 2022
My City, Lifestyle, Health
Alzheimer’s disease symptoms: The signs which may indicate the early stages
Alzheimer’s disease symptoms: The signs which may indicate t...
There are many types of dementia, with Alzheimer's disease being one of the most common. It is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. In the early stages, Alzheimer's disease may have a number of signs, though they are sometimes difficult to spot.
Jun 06, 2022
WORLD
US, S. Korea fire missiles to sea, matching North’s launches
US, S. Korea fire missiles to sea, matching North’s launches
SEOUL, June 6: The U.S. and South Korean militaries launched eight ballistic missiles into the sea Monday in a show of force matching a North Korean missile display a day earlier that extended a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations.
Jun 06, 2022
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment
Biden to appear on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ during Western trip
Biden to appear on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ during Western trip
Another sign America’s entertainment landscape is returning to normal: President Joe Biden will make his first in-person appearance on a late-night talk show since taking office.
Jun 06, 2022
POLITICS
Swearing-in ceremony of new Unified Socialist ministers being held today
Swearing-in ceremony of new Unified Socialist ministers bein...
KATHMANDU, June 6: Preparations are underway to administer oath of office and secrecy to new ministers of the CPN (Unified Socialist) today. The Unified Socialist on Sunday had decided to recall the ministers from the party and send new ones in the Sher Bahadur Deuba-led cabinet.
Jun 06, 2022
SOCIETY
Meteorological Division confirms early onset of monsoon this year
Meteorological Division confirms early onset of monsoon this...
KATHMANDU, June 6: The monsoon this year entered Nepal before the expected date, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD), Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Jun 06, 2022