Editorial
A success story, yet concerns remain
A success story, yet concerns remain
In recent decades, Nepal has achieved remarkable progress in reducing the rates of maternal and infant mortality. According to a new United Nations study released coinciding with the World Health Day, Nepal has achieved a commendable reduction in maternal deaths by over 70% since 2000.
Apr 10, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal to face Kuwait in Quadrangular T20I series today
Nepal to face Kuwait in Quadrangular T20I series today
Nepal faces Kuwait today in their second match of the ongoing Quadrangular T20I Series in Hong Kong. The match will take place at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground and is scheduled to start at 6:45 AM Nepali time.
Apr 10, 2025
OPINION
The Unfinished Project of India-China Relations
The Unfinished Project of India-China Relations
The Himalayan range is nature's equivalent of the Great Wall of China, or, from the perspective of New Delhi, the Great Wall of India.
The relationship between China and India remains sluggish due to persistent unresolved difficulties. The major disputes pertain to Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pr...
Apr 10, 2025
ECONOMY
‘Country will not experience load shedding’
‘Country will not experience load shedding’
Inaugurating the 78-megawatt Sanjenkhola Hydropower Project constructed in Rasuwa, Minister Khadka maintained that the people would not face the problem of power outage.
Apr 10, 2025
ECONOMY
Foreign exchange reserves exceed Rs 2.4 trillion
Foreign exchange reserves exceed Rs 2.4 trillion
According to the financial statements for the eight months of the current fiscal year released by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), such reserves have increased by 18 percent compared to mid-July of 2023/24.
Apr 10, 2025
WORLD
Trump announces 90-day pause on ‘reciprocal’ tariffs with exception of China
Trump announces 90-day pause on ‘reciprocal’ tariffs with ex...
President Donald Trump announced a complete three-month pause on all the “reciprocal” tariffs that went into effect at midnight, with the exception of China, a stunning reversal from a president who had insisted historically high tariffs were here to stay, as reported by CNN.
Apr 10, 2025
ECONOMY
Consumer price inflation moderates to 3.75 percent
Consumer price inflation moderates to 3.75 percent
The NRB report shows that the growth rate of average market price of food increased by 3.34 percent, down from 5.95 percent in the review month. Likewise, the non-food and service inflation also dropped nominally to 3.97 percent from 4.07 percent.
Apr 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Royalists seek return of king
Royalists seek return of king
KATHMANDU, April 9: Nearly two decades since Nepal became a secular republic, a surge of pro-monarchy protests have swept the Himalayan nation, fuelled by economic despair and disillusionment with current leaders.
Apr 09, 2025
POLITICS
Nepal-India sign new MoU to promote agricultural cooperation
Nepal-India sign new MoU to promote agricultural cooperation
Nepal and India signed a fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation between the two countries in numerous areas covering agricultural science and technology, including agricultural production, crop production, and agricultural trade and marketing.
Apr 09, 2025
SPORTS
'It's beautiful': Arteta hails Rice free-kick magic as Arsenal stun Real
'It's beautiful': Arteta hails Rice free-kick magic as Arsen...
LONDON, April 9: Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal defied the odds with their stunning 3-0 win against Real Madrid as Declan Rice's free-kick magic left the Champions League holders in disarray.
Apr 09, 2025