ECONOMY
Jomsom-Kagbeni road section blacktopped
Jomsom-Kagbeni road section blacktopped
MYAGDI, Sept 27: A 13-kilometer road section from Jomsom to Kagbeni under the national pride project, Kaligandaki Corridor, has been blacktopped. The road section has been widened to 11 meters.
Sep 27, 2024
OPINION
Nepal's Contributions to Global Health and Peace
Nepal's Contributions to Global Health and Peace
Climate change has emerged as the gravest threat to our planet, people, and prosperity. My own country, Nepal, is particularly hard hit. We stand as one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change and are ranked as the 20th most disaster-prone country in the world. Of utmost concern is the alar...
Sep 27, 2024
SOCIETY
CIAA investigating suspected irregularities in airport light installation
CIAA investigating suspected irregularities in airport light...
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has launched an investigation into suspected financial irregularities in the installation of perimeter lights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). A month ago, a CIAA team inspected the installed lights to ass...
Sep 27, 2024
SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
Incessant rain affects life in Kathmandu Valley (Photo Feature)
Incessant rain affects life in Kathmandu Valley (Photo Featu...
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: It has been raining continuously in the hilly areas of the country including the Kathmandu Valley since yesterday.
Sep 27, 2024
POLITICS
Nepal ready to further enhance contribution to global peace, security: PM
Nepal ready to further enhance contribution to global peace,...
New York (USA), Sept 27: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said as the largest contributor of troops and police to UN Peace operations, Nepal is ready to further enhance its contribution to global peace and security.
Sep 27, 2024
POLITICS
PM Oli meets US President Biden
PM Oli meets US President Biden
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, has met with US President Joe Biden during a reception hosted by President Biden for visiting dignitaries.
Sep 27, 2024
POLITICS
Former King Shah set to visit Bhutan next week
Former King Shah set to visit Bhutan next week
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah is scheduled to leave for Bhutan next week for a private visit.
Sep 27, 2024
SOCIETY
Landslides block road leading to Kathmandu via Bhimphedi-Kulekhani-Fakhel
Landslides block road leading to Kathmandu via Bhimphedi-Kul...
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: The road section leading to Kathmandu through Bhimphedi-Kulekhani-Fakhel has been closed due to landslides in Kaura of Indrasarowar Rural Municipality-2 of Makwanpur. The section has been closed since Friday morning due to landslides triggered by rain.
Sep 27, 2024
SOCIETY
Adverse weather affects domestic flights at TIA
Adverse weather affects domestic flights at TIA
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: The adverse weather conditions at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have significantly impacted domestic flights.
Sep 27, 2024
POLITICS
RSP postpones press conference to Sunday, calls CC meeting
RSP postpones press conference to Sunday, calls CC meeting
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has postponed its press conference, originally scheduled for Friday, to Sunday.
Sep 27, 2024