SOCIETY
‘Pokhara Avengers’ visit brings cricket fever to Bhaktapur
‘Pokhara Avengers’ visit brings cricket fever to Bhaktapur
The team was welcomed at Bhaktapur's entry point, 'Khauma,' with traditional music and festivities. All members of the team were honored with Nepali topis and khadas. As the team was paraded around Bhaktapur to the rhythm of the ‘dhime’ drum, the excitement among locals and tourists soar...
Dec 08, 2024
BLOG
Significance of Staying Safe Online
Significance of Staying Safe Online
Over the last decade there has been an increase in the use of the internet. Cyber bullying, misinformation and inappropriate contents have made the users of the internet, particularly children, vulnerable. It is therefore very important to use the internet safely for which we need to learn abo...
Dec 08, 2024
Editorial
SAARC Must Avoid a 'To Be or Not to Be' Dilemma
SAARC Must Avoid a 'To Be or Not to Be' Dilemma
It serves every purpose of the member states to revive the SAARC and make it functional to promote their mutual interests. The revival process must begin from dialogue where member states sit together and discuss issues of their common concerns.
Dec 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt makes yet another promise to clear contractors’ dues from Sunday onwards
Govt makes yet another promise to clear contractors’ dues fr...
According to the contractors, the government has paid only Rs 15 billion out of the total dues of Rs 45 billion. Although the government had promised the contractors to settle their payments by mid-October this year, it is yet to fulfill the promise.
Dec 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt seeks clarification from manufacturers over soaring prices of cement and rods
Govt seeks clarification from manufacturers over soaring pri...
At the revised rate, the market price of PPC cement has reached between Rs 600-650 per sack, while that of the OPC cement is between Rs 700-750 per sack.
Dec 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Shilshila’s journey: Parents wanted her to become doctor, she became trash collector
Shilshila’s journey: Parents wanted her to become doctor, sh...
She has been included in the BBC’s 2024 list of 100 inspiring and influential women. The BBC made this announcement on Tuesday morning. Acharya is the first woman from Nepal to be featured on this list.
Dec 08, 2024
OPINION
As SAARC Turns Forty…
As SAARC Turns Forty…
Today marks the historic 40thCharter Day of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). The SAARC Charter was signed on December 8, 1985 at the first ever SAARC Summit in Dhaka and hence, December 8 is deemed to be the day of SAARC’s foundation and is also celebrated as the S...
Dec 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Madhesh Province records 15 percent increase in paddy production in FY 2024/25
Madhesh Province records 15 percent increase in paddy produc...
Farmers of Madhesh Province produced around 15 percent more paddy in the Fiscal Year 2024/25 as compared to the preceding fiscal year.
Dec 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Conflict victims demand correction in TJ bodies' officials selection process
Conflict victims demand correction in TJ bodies' officials s...
A group of organizations representing victims of the armed conflict during the Maoist insurgency have urged the government to amend its selection process for officials of transitional justice (TJ) bodies – Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission of Enforced Disappeared Persons...
Dec 08, 2024
SPORTS
NPL roundup: Sudurpaschim Royals beat Lumbini Lions by 45 runs, climb to the top of NPL
NPL roundup: Sudurpaschim Royals beat Lumbini Lions by 45 ru...
English allrounder Saif Zaib displayed his mastery of both batting and bowling in Nepal Premier League on Saturday as Sudurpaschim Royals beat Lumbini Lions by 45 runs, propelling them to the top position in the league.
Dec 08, 2024