SOCIETY
Govt approves National Urban Policy to overhaul urban development
Govt approves National Urban Policy to overhaul urban develo...
The Government of Nepal has officially approved the long-awaited National Urban Policy 2081, which aims to improve urban development across the country.
Dec 31, 2024
ECONOMY
UAE emerges top destination for Nepali migrant workers
UAE emerges top destination for Nepali migrant workers
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the most preferred destination for Nepalis seeking foreign employment. According to the DoFE’s data, 84,226 people received labor permits in Mangsir, while 53,525 received permits in Ashoj (mid-September to mid-October)
Dec 31, 2024
WORLD
Arrest warrant issued for impeached South Korea president Yoon
Arrest warrant issued for impeached South Korea president Yo...
A Seoul court has issued an arrest warrant against South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law on 3 December.
Dec 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Tremors of earthquake felt in Baitadi
Tremors of earthquake felt in Baitadi
Tremors of an earthquake have been felt in the hill districts of Sudurpaschim Province, including in Baitadi.
Dec 31, 2024
SOCIETY
New leadership elected in CAN Federation
New leadership elected in CAN Federation
A new working committee has been elected in the Computer Association of Nepal Federation (CAN Federation). The 15th General Assembly of the Federation, which started on December 28, has elected a new working committee under the leadership of Sunaina Ghimire Pandey as the president.
Dec 31, 2024
Market
Exchange rate for US Dollar remains stable, Euro and Pound sterling increase
Exchange rate for US Dollar remains stable, Euro and Pound s...
According to the latest exchange rates, the value of the US dollar remains stable. However, the values of the European euro, UK pound sterling, Swiss franc, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Japanese yen, Malaysian ringgit, Swedish krona, Danish krone, Kuwaiti dinar, Hong Kong dollar, Bahraini din...
Dec 31, 2024
POLITICS
National Unity and Reconciliation Day being observed today
National Unity and Reconciliation Day being observed today
People in the country observe Reconciliation Day today to remember BP Koirala, the first elected Prime Minister, who returned to the country from exile embracing national unity and reconciliation, ready to dedicate his life to nationalism despite facing eight death penalty cases in court.
Dec 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Hill districts of Nepal turn into ‘hotspot’ for marijuana production
Hill districts of Nepal turn into ‘hotspot’ for marijuana pr...
With the rise in demand for marijuana in India and the police crackdown aimed at destruction of cannabis plants across the districts in the Terai belt, the hill districts of Nepal have now turned into hotspots for marijuana production.
Dec 31, 2024
Editorial
A Concrete First Step
A Concrete First Step
The government must ensure that the newly formed authority and other regulatory mechanisms function transparently and efficiently to restore public trust in the cooperative sector.
Dec 31, 2024
OPINION
Reflections and Lessons on Nepal’s Development Sector in 2024
Reflections and Lessons on Nepal’s Development Sector in 202...
Localization of foreign aid has become a key focus in Nepal’s development sector, emphasizing sustainable, context-specific, and need-based support for disadvantaged communities.
Dec 31, 2024