ECONOMY
Upper Tamakoshi begins partial production, 8-hour load shedding continues for industries
Upper Tamakoshi begins partial production, 8-hour load shedd...
The Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project has resumed partial electricity production, generating 120 megawatts since December 24, following repairs to the project which was damaged by natural disaster in late September.
Dec 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Tol Lhosar festival being celebrated today
Tol Lhosar festival being celebrated today
Every year, on the day of Poush Shukla Pratipada, the Tol Lhosar festival is celebrated in the mountainous regions of Humla, Jumla, Dolpa, Mugu, and Manang.
Dec 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Department of Health Services brings additional 500,000 HPV vaccines
Department of Health Services brings additional 500,000 HPV...
Dr Abhiyan Gautam, Chief of the Child Health and Immunization Division, stated that the 15-day campaign will vaccinate 16,88,900 girls aged 10 to 14, including those in grades 6 to 10 and out-of-school.
Dec 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Cardamom price soar to highest in 12 years: Rs 110,000 per mann
Cardamom price soar to highest in 12 years: Rs 110,000 per m...
Cardamom is cultivated in over 50 districts of the country. Among them, there are 20 districts where cardamom is cultivated commercially.
Dec 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Pokhara’s balloon festival attracting more domestic visitors than foreign tourists
Pokhara’s balloon festival attracting more domestic visitors...
Domestic visitors during the weekend holidays flocked to the Pame area in large numbers. In previous years, visitors would typically enjoy their time only around the Lakeside area, but this year, the balloon festival has attracted tourists all the way to Pame.
Dec 31, 2024
SOCIETY
President Carter’s visits to Nepal always included his passion for bird-watching
President Carter’s visits to Nepal always included his passi...
Former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday, used to go bird watching every time he visited Nepal. Carter, who contributed to bringing Nepal’s peace and democratic process to a logical conclusion, had a completely non-political interest in Nepal.
Dec 31, 2024
POLITICS
CPN (Maoist Centre) refutes allegations against Chairman Dahal’s involvement in Shera Durb...
CPN (Maoist Centre) refutes allegations against Chairman Dah...
"Some media outlets have reported propaganda linking our party's chairman to the 'Shera Durbar' land case in Nuwakot. We have taken serious note of this. There is no basis for dragging the party chairman in this case."
Dec 30, 2024
WORLD
Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes
Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigaret...
From January 1, it will be forbidden to sell single-use vapes in Belgium, a bid to protect young people's health as part of a national anti-tobacco plan.
Dec 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Three tiers of govt fail to implement NHRC directives for Raute community
Three tiers of govt fail to implement NHRC directives for Ra...
The population of the Raute community has been decreasing every year, highlighting the urgent need to promote widow remarriage. Currently, the population of the nomadic Raute community stands at mere 134, of which 23 are single women.
Dec 30, 2024
POLITICS
President Carter leaves an enduring legacy in Nepal’s journey from conflict to peace
President Carter leaves an enduring legacy in Nepal’s journe...
President Carter’s connection to Nepal has left an enduring legacy in the country's journey from conflict to peace, particularly through his role in facilitating the end of the decade-long armed conflict and helping the integration of Maoist rebels into mainstream politics.
Dec 30, 2024