Editorial
Is federalism really the answer?
Is federalism really the answer?
In the heat of Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election, the politicians’ favorite ‘F-word’ has once again resurfaced for the umpteenth time. The ‘F-word’ in question, of course, is federalism. During a ‘courtesy meeting’ between Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) leader Mavai Senathirajah and incumbent Pre...
Sep 13, 2024
SOCIETY
National Cardiac Centre launches affordable cardiovascular risk assessment service to bene...
National Cardiac Centre launches affordable cardiovascular r...
KATHMANDU, Sept 13: As part of its ongoing efforts to promote heart health, the National Cardiac Centre (NCC) has introduced an affordable cardiovascular risk assessment service. Priced lower than similar tests at most government hospitals, this initiative makes heart care more accessible to low-inc...
Sep 13, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal begins exporting vegetables to Qatar
Nepal begins exporting vegetables to Qatar
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: Nepal has begun exporting home-grown vegetables to Qatar from Thursday.
Sep 12, 2024
POLITICS
Parliamentary committee directs govt to draft separate law for sports development
Parliamentary committee directs govt to draft separate law f...
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: The Education, Health, and Information Technology Committee under the House of Representatives (HoR) has directed the Ministry of Youth and Sports to draft a separate law for the development of the sports sector.
Sep 12, 2024
POLITICS
Ousting Deputy Speaker will not foster a positive culture in politics: JSP lawmaker Adhika...
Ousting Deputy Speaker will not foster a positive culture in...
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: Amid preparations by the ruling coalition to oust Deputy Speaker Indira Rana on the grounds of breaching professional conduct, Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) Nepal lawmaker Prakash Adhikari has opposed the motion of no confidence against Rana.
Sep 12, 2024
SOCIETY
Former RSP lawmaker Dhaka Kumar Shrestha arrested on charges of selling illegal drugs
Former RSP lawmaker Dhaka Kumar Shrestha arrested on charges...
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: Former lawmaker Dhaka Kumar Shrestha has been arrested on charges of selling illegal drugs.
Sep 12, 2024
POLITICS
PM Oli and ministers reach agreements on work-performance
PM Oli and ministers reach agreements on work-performance
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: The Deputy Prime Minister and Ministers reached a work-performance agreement with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday for the key works to be done and the achievements to be made in the current Fiscal Year (FY).
Sep 12, 2024
SOCIETY
Ilam Municipality tops fiduciary governance risk assessment
Ilam Municipality tops fiduciary governance risk assessment
ILAM, Sept 12: Ilam Municipality has secured the top position in the country for the Local Level Fiduciary Governance Risk Assessment (FRA), achieving an impressive 99 percent index score for the fiscal year 2022/23.
Sep 12, 2024
SOCIETY
Monsoon-induced disasters claim 18 lives in Baglung so far, 22 injured
Monsoon-induced disasters claim 18 lives in Baglung so far,...
BAGLUNG, Sept 12: Baglung has reported 18 casualties from monsoon-induced disasters in the past three months. A total of 10 persons including 8 women have been killed in landslides and floods since July 29 this year in the district.
Sep 12, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE surges 78.31 points; daily turnover increases to Rs 8.16 billion
NEPSE surges 78.31 points; daily turnover increases to Rs 8....
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday surged 78.31 points to close at 2,688.53 points.
Sep 12, 2024