SOCIETY
Photojournalist Purnima Shrestha makes it to the top of Mount Everest twice within a week
Photojournalist Purnima Shrestha makes it to the top of Moun...
KATHMANDU, May 25: Purnima Shrestha, a dedicated photojournalist, has achieved a remarkable feat by scaling Mount Everest twice within a week.
May 25, 2024
ECONOMY
Border crossings with China including Kimathangka re-opening today
Border crossings with China including Kimathangka re-opening...
KATHMANDU, May 25: Following continuous diplomatic efforts by the Government of Nepal, most of the border crossings with trade significance with China are re-opening for service from today. This includes the Kimathangka transit point at Sankhuwasabha.
May 25, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal and the UNFPA jointly mark the Int’l Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Nepal and the UNFPA jointly mark the Int’l Day to End Obstet...
KATHMANDU, May 25: Commemorating the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula that falls on 23 of May every year, The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Ministry of Health and Population launched a national roadmap to eliminate fistula by 2030, developed under the leadership of the Dep...
May 25, 2024
SOCIETY
Man killed in road accident in Hetauda
Man killed in road accident in Hetauda
MAKWANPUR, May 25: One person has died after being hit by a bus on the East-West highway section in Thanabhayang of Hetauda sub-metropolitan city-11.
May 25, 2024
ECONOMY
DoMLI prepares case against fraudster Sharma for misappropriating Rs 33 billion from coope...
DoMLI prepares case against fraudster Sharma for misappropri...
KATHMANDU, May 25: The Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DoMLI) has prepared a case against Kedarnath Sharma, the chairman of Shiva Shikhar Multi-Purpose Cooperative, for allegedly misappropriating over Rs 33 billion of public deposits from various cooperatives.
May 25, 2024
SOCIETY
IPV vaccine administered to more than 100,000 children in Gandaki
IPV vaccine administered to more than 100,000 children in Ga...
KASKI, May 25: Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) against polio is going to be administered to 100,327 children in 11 districts of Gandaki province.
May 25, 2024
ECONOMY
Price hike of iron blade riles grill and steel entrepreneurs, job security demanded
Price hike of iron blade riles grill and steel entrepreneurs...
KATHMANDU, May 24: The Federation of Grill and Steel Fabricators Nepal (FGFSN) has said soaring prices of iron has adversely affected the grill industries.
May 25, 2024
OPINION
Because old habits die hard, right?
Because old habits die hard, right?
Will lower fees result in reduced salaries or job insecurity for teachers?
May 25, 2024
SOCIETY
Dhanusa District Court extends Sirohiya's remand for three more days
Dhanusa District Court extends Sirohiya's remand for three m...
JANAKPUR, May 24: The District Court, Dhanusha has granted permission to the police to keep Kailash Sirohiya, the Chairman of Kantipur Media Group, for three more days in custody for investigation in a case related to citizenship.
May 25, 2024
Editorial
IMF’s unease
IMF’s unease
The first round of ‘engagement’ between Pakistan and the IMF over the former’s request for a larger and longer programme appears to have concluded — with some bumps still visible. Both sides are believed to have reached an understanding on the reform measures that Islamabad must include in the budge...
May 25, 2024