ECONOMY
Two million farmers registered in govt’s database in four years
Two million farmers registered in govt’s database in four ye...
The government initiation of the farmer registration process to provide services and facilities to farmers through an electronic system has progressed sluggishly. In about four years since its introduction in February 2021, only about 2 million farmers have registered for the program.
Jan 29, 2025
WORLD
At least 30 dead in India stampede at Hindu mega-festival
At least 30 dead in India stampede at Hindu mega-festival
Deadly crowd incidents are a frequent occurrence at Indian religious festivals, including the Kumbh Mela, which attracts tens of millions of devotees every 12 years to the northern city of Prayagraj.
Jan 29, 2025
POLITICS
Urgent motion registered for environmental audit law
Urgent motion registered for environmental audit law
This proposal of urgent public importance, put forward by MP Baral, is supported by UML MP Thakur Prasad Gaire; Nepali Congress MP Pratima Gautam; Maoist Center MP Madhav Sapkota; Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) MP Nisha Dangi; and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) MP Bina Lama.
Jan 29, 2025
Health
Pesticide tests find most vegetables sold in Balkhu market safe
Pesticide tests find most vegetables sold in Balkhu market s...
Ishwar Subedi, Food Research Officer at the DFTQC, said that up to 20 percent of the nine types of vegetable samples from the Balkhu Vegetable Market were found to contain pesticides.
Jan 29, 2025
WORLD
Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20
Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20
A plane has crashed in the north of South Sudan killing at least 20 people, leaving only one confirmed survivor, Unity State's minister for information said Wednesday.
Jan 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal Startup & SME Conference boosts local entrepreneurship, investment
Nepal Startup & SME Conference boosts local entrepreneurship...
Speaking at the inaugural session in Sanepa, Lalitpur, on Wednesday, Deuba said that the event would encourage local entrepreneurship, create self-employment opportunities for youth, and open doors for investment.
Jan 29, 2025
POLITICS
Ruling, opposition parties at odds over ordinance approval
Ruling, opposition parties at odds over ordinance approval
"Previously, parliament itself was dissolved. Now, in such a short time, are they trying to govern through ordinances? This is the concern I raised."
Jan 29, 2025
POLITICS
Former King Gyanendra to visit Gorakhpur, meet UP Chief Minister
Former King Gyanendra to visit Gorakhpur, meet UP Chief Mini...
The former king is also expected to meet Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during his visit. Indian media have reported that preparations are underway for the meeting.
Jan 29, 2025
POLITICS
Socialist Front to hold public demonstration in Kathmandu on April 6
Socialist Front to hold public demonstration in Kathmandu on...
The Socialist Front, an alliance of like-minded fringe political parties with socialist orientation, has decided to hold a public demonstration in Kathmandu on April 6 against the working style of the government.
Jan 29, 2025
Market
OMPL issuing 180,000 units of IPOs to migrant workers from Monday
OMPL issuing 180,000 units of IPOs to migrant workers from M...
Om Megashree Pharmaceuticals Limited (OMPL) is issuing 180,000 units of its initial public offerings (IPO) worth Rs 225 million for Nepali migrant workers starting from Monday.
Jan 29, 2025