OPINION
New budget amid economic challenges
New budget amid economic challenges
In developing countries, a high proportion of economic activity is controlled, directly or indirectly, by the government, where the political process determines the allocation of resources. However, in advanced countries, the budget is a mechanism by which taxpayers and their representatives control...
Jun 02, 2024
SOCIETY
Kathmandu Road Division Office summons KMC mayor Balen to appear within three days
Kathmandu Road Division Office summons KMC mayor Balen to ap...
KATHMANDU, June 2: The Road Division Office, Kathmandu on Friday summoned Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Balen Shah (Balen), asking him to appear at the Division Office within three days to address certain matters. The Road Division Office has warned that failure to appear within the sti...
Jun 02, 2024
Editorial
Governance by whim undermines rule of law
Governance by whim undermines rule of law
The directive issued by Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane to deploy traffic rule violators as volunteers on the roads has courted widespread controversy. A group of lawyers have also challenged this controversial decision at the Supreme Court. This incident raises fundamental q...
Jun 02, 2024
ECONOMY
NRB forwards 13-point policy to extend financial access
NRB forwards 13-point policy to extend financial access
KATHMANDU, June 1: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has unveiled a 13-point policy to extend financial access to the people.
Jun 01, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE lost 61.96 points, while share investors lost Rs 98 billion last week
NEPSE lost 61.96 points, while share investors lost Rs 98 bi...
KATHMANDU, June 1: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged 61.96 points last week as a result of the investors responding negatively to the annual budget announced by the government.
Jun 01, 2024
WORLD
Foreign legion 'proud' to provide security at Paris Olympics
Foreign legion 'proud' to provide security at Paris Olympics
CANJUERS, France, May 31: The elite French Foreign Legion is preparing for security duty in Paris during this summer's Olympic Games, a far cry from the group's previous deployments to places like the troubled Sahel region of Africa.
Jun 01, 2024
SOCIETY
One of the accused in the murder of Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar arrested in Nepal
One of the accused in the murder of Bangladesh MP Anwarul Az...
KATHMANDU, June 1: A Bangladeshi citizen accused in the murder case of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar has been arrested in Nepal.
Jun 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Renowned climber Nirmal Purja faces allegations of sexual harassment
Renowned climber Nirmal Purja faces allegations of sexual ha...
KATHMANDU, June 1: Record-breaking mountaineer Nirmal Purja, popularly known as Nimsdai, has been accused of sexual harassment by two female climbers.
Jun 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Two yarsa pickers die from altitude sickness
Two yarsa pickers die from altitude sickness
MUGU, June 1: Two yarsa pickers died from altitude sickness in Mugu district.
Jun 01, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC's Municipal Council meeting called for June 14
KMC's Municipal Council meeting called for June 14
KATHMANDU, June 1: The 15th Municipal Council meeting of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has been scheduled for June 14.
Jun 01, 2024