SOCIETY
One Nepali national drowns, another missing in sea in Portugal
One Nepali national drowns, another missing in sea in Portug...
PORTUGAL, April 8: A Nepali has drowned in the sea in Portugal, while another Nepali youth remains missing. Dhan Bahadur Tamang, 30, from Netrawati Dabjong Rural Municipality-5, Katunje, Dhading, drowned while exploring marine life in the sea at Montijo on Saturday night. Meanwhile, 38-year-old Tek...
Apr 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Kathmandu's air pollution ranks third worst globally, urgent safety measures advised
Kathmandu's air pollution ranks third worst globally, urgent...
KATHMANDU, April 8: Air pollution in Kathmandu has reached alarming levels, ranking third on the list of the world's most unhealthy cities, according to Switzerland's IQAir, which provides real-time air quality measurements globally. New Delhi in India holds the top spot, followed by Chiang Mai in T...
Apr 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Ghode Jatra being celebrated today
Ghode Jatra being celebrated today
KATHMANDU, April 8: Ghode Jatra, also known as Horse Racing Day, is being celebrated in Kathmandu today. The government has granted a public holiday on the occasion within the Valley.
Apr 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt to retract bill on amendment of Financial Procedure and Fiscal Accountability Act, 20...
Govt to retract bill on amendment of Financial Procedure and...
KATHMANDU, April 8: The government has decided to retract the bill designed to amend the Financial Procedure and Fiscal Accountability Act, 2076 which was registered at federal parliament secretariat.
Apr 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal Army plans to collect 10 tonnes of trash from the Everest region
Nepal Army plans to collect 10 tonnes of trash from the Ever...
KATHMANDU, April 8: Nepali Army is to collect waste from Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse and Mt Nuptse under the Clean Himalaya Campaign-2024 this year.
Apr 08, 2024
WORLD
Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say expanding natural farming is th...
Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say e...
GUNTUR, India (AP) — There’s a pungent odor on Ratna Raju’s farm that he says is protecting his crops from the unpredictable and extreme weather that’s become more frequent with human-caused climate change.
Apr 08, 2024
OPINION
Enhancing the Political and Socio Economic Ties Between India and Nepal
Enhancing the Political and Socio Economic Ties Between Indi...
On September 25, 1768, and August 15, 1947, respectively, India and Nepal were formally established. It's evident that Nepal is more than 178 years older than India. It is critical that India and Nepal fortify their unique political, social, and economic ties. India and Nepal have traditionally eng...
Apr 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Health Secretary admits failure to organize public awareness program at local level
Health Secretary admits failure to organize public awareness...
KATHMANDU, April 8: Secretary at Ministry of Health and Population Dr Roshan Pokhrel has admitted failure to take public awareness programs at local level.
Apr 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Textbooks arrive early in Sankhuwasabha, ending years of delays for students and teachers
Textbooks arrive early in Sankhuwasabha, ending years of del...
KIMATHANKA, April 8: Thanks to timely printing and a smooth supply system in place, textbooks arrived before the beginning of the new academic year in Sankhuwasabha district.
Apr 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Adjustments in tax rates in budget will be clarified with reasons: Finance Minister
Adjustments in tax rates in budget will be clarified with re...
BIRGUNJ (Parsa), April 8: Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun has vowed to maintain transparency while determining the rate of revenues in the budget statement for the next fiscal year 2024/25.
Apr 08, 2024