Editorial
Expand treatment centers, raise awareness to curb snakebite deaths
Expand treatment centers, raise awareness to curb snakebite...
A recent study has revealed a concerning case of around 3,000 people, mostly from financially poor families, dying each year in Nepal due to snake bites. The staggering figure is based on research conducted by Professor François Chapuis from the University of Geneva and Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Shar...
Nov 13, 2024
POLITICS
Two senior NC leaders trade barbs over alleged casino bribery scam
Two senior NC leaders trade barbs over alleged casino briber...
The war of words between NC lawmaker Rajendra Bajgain and Minister Badri Pandey reflects an ongoing intra-party power struggle between Dr. Shashank Koirala and Dr. Shekhar Koirala.
Nov 13, 2024
SOCIETY
Lumbini Development Trust approves budget of over Rs 775 million
Lumbini Development Trust approves budget of over Rs 775 mil...
LUMBINI, Nov 12: The council meeting of Lumbini Development Trust (LDT) has approved the budget for the current fiscal 2081/82 BS (2024/25).
Nov 12, 2024
WORLD
Japan to push for biofuel-compatible new cars by 2030s
Japan to push for biofuel-compatible new cars by 2030s
TOKYO, Nov 12: Japan plans to encourage automakers to make all new passenger cars biofuel-compatible by the early 2030s in an effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from gasoline vehicles, local media reported.
Nov 12, 2024
Lifestyle
Ipsha Aryal wins Rhythm Revolution Dance Competition 2024
Ipsha Aryal wins Rhythm Revolution Dance Competition 2024
KATHMANDU, Nov 12: Ipsha Aryal of Nepal emerged as the winner of the Rhythm Revolution Dance Competition (RRDC) 2024 which concluded on October 23.
Nov 12, 2024
ECONOMY
Petrol sales drop by 8.25 percent in Kathmandu as consumers shift focus to EVs
Petrol sales drop by 8.25 percent in Kathmandu as consumers...
KATHMANDU, Nov 12: Petrol consumption in the Kathmandu Valley dropped by 8.25 percent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year despite a rise in imports of fossil fuel.
Nov 12, 2024
ECONOMY
Qatar Airways starts regular flights to Bhairahawa
Qatar Airways starts regular flights to Bhairahawa
KATHMANDU, Nov 12: Qatar Airways has officially started regular flights to Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa.
Nov 12, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE sheds 11.24 points, daily turnover declines to Rs 7.85 billion
NEPSE sheds 11.24 points, daily turnover declines to Rs 7.85...
KATHMANDU, Nov 12: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday declined by 11.24 points to close at 2,748.96 points.
Nov 12, 2024
POLITICS
Court extends former Minister Adhikari’s judicial remand by 7 days
Court extends former Minister Adhikari’s judicial remand by...
KATHMANDU, Nov 12: The Kathmandu District Court has extended the detention of former minister for internal affairs and law of Koshi Province, Lila Ballab Adhikari, and eight others for seven more days for their alleged involvement in human trafficking.
Nov 12, 2024
SOCIETY
Writ petition filed in SC against govt’s decision to restore power to defaulting industrie...
Writ petition filed in SC against govt’s decision to restore...
KATHMANDU, Nov 12: A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the government’s decision to restore electricity connections to industries that have failed to pay their dues.
Nov 12, 2024