POLITICS
Dr Baikuntha Aryal resigns from chief secy position
Dr Baikuntha Aryal resigns from chief secy position
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: Dr Baikuntha Aryal, who was appointed as the Chief Secretary of the National Planning Commission (NPC), has resigned from his post.
Nov 18, 2024
SOCIETY
Nation mourns death of ex-Speaker Dhungana
Nation mourns death of ex-Speaker Dhungana
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: The government has declared a public holiday today in mourning of former Speaker Daman Nath Dhungana.
Nov 18, 2024
SOCIETY
Prithvi Highway to remain closed for 4.5 hours daily
Prithvi Highway to remain closed for 4.5 hours daily
TANAHUN, Nov 18: The Deurali road section along the Prithvi Highway will be closed daily for four and a half hours starting today. This closure, lasting 20 days, affects the entry point of Byas Municipality-12 in Tanahun.
Nov 18, 2024
POLITICS
407 candidates file nomination for local level by-election
407 candidates file nomination for local level by-election
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: Altogether 407 candidates have filed their candidacies for the by-election to fill up various 42 vacant posts at local levels. The by-election is slated on December 1.
Nov 18, 2024
SOCIETY
Individuals aged 19 to 30 commit 70 percent of cyber frauds: NRB report
Individuals aged 19 to 30 commit 70 percent of cyber frauds:...
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: People of the age group of 19 to 30 comprise about 70 percent of the individuals suspected to be involved in cyber frauds, according to a report prepared by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Nov 18, 2024
SOCIETY
Patan High Court issues stay order against NEA to award solar project contracts
Patan High Court issues stay order against NEA to award sola...
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: The recent initiative of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) to install solar plants for generation of electricity during winter has come to a grinding halt following a court order. The Patan High Court on Sunday issued an interim order against the NEA’s decision to award cont...
Nov 18, 2024
OPINION
Legal Eyes on Women’s Issues and Rights
Legal Eyes on Women’s Issues and Rights
For some, progress made in women’s legal rights in Nepal has been a Cinderella-like fairy tale; for many, women are frustratingly made to look like turtles in a race against rabbits of patriarchy.
Nov 18, 2024
POLITICS
Former Speaker and prominent civil society leader Damannath Dhungana passes away
Former Speaker and prominent civil society leader Damannath...
Late Dhungana remembered for his role in Nepal’s peace process and democratic movement.
Nov 18, 2024
Editorial
Of investment climate and taxpayers
Of investment climate and taxpayers
In the first four months of the current fiscal year the government collected revenue worth Rs 323 billion, which makes up 22.77 percent of the annual target.
Nov 18, 2024
Business & Economy
Nepal receives investment commitment of nearly Rs 20 billion in 4 months
Nepal receives investment commitment of nearly Rs 20 billion...
Nepal has received foreign investment commitments totaling Rs 19.81 billion over the past four months, according to the Department of Industry (DoI).
Nov 17, 2024