POLITICS
PM Dahal directs swift investigation into Balkumari incident
PM Dahal directs swift investigation into Balkumari incident
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KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has issued a directive for an expeditious investigation into the incident that transpired at Balkumari in Lalitpur on Friday afternoon.
Dec 30, 2023
ECONOMY
NEA cuts electricity of 14 more industries
NEA cuts electricity of 14 more industries
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has intensified its efforts to address outstanding payments by disconnecting power supply to an additional 14 industries that had previously utilised electricity from dedicated feeders and trunk lines but failed to fulfil their financial oblig...
Dec 30, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt initiates debate on operating international airports on PPP model
Govt initiates debate on operating international airports on...
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, has said the government had started a discussion on exploring the possibility for adopting a public-private partnership (PPP) model in the operations of international airports.
Dec 30, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt gives the nod for removal of 4,345 trees for KTM-Terai Fast Track
Govt gives the nod for removal of 4,345 trees for KTM-Terai...
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: The government has granted approval to initiate tree removal within the national forest area to facilitate the construction of the road segment of the Kathmandu Terai Expressway.
Dec 30, 2023
BLOG
Backlog of Nepal’s court cases might obstruct flow of justice
Backlog of Nepal’s court cases might obstruct flow of justic...
The arteries of justice are essential conduits that guarantee the smooth flow of accountability and fairness in Nepal's complex legal system. But like many other judiciaries, the Nepalese court faces problems that are comparable to an artery burst—critical problems that, if left untreated, might obs...
Dec 30, 2023
ECONOMY
Bookings surge in popular tourist destinations for ‘English New Year’ celebrations
Bookings surge in popular tourist destinations for ‘English...
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: As the English New Year 2024 approaches, hotels and resorts in popular tourist destinations are witnessing a surge in bookings. The increasing number of individuals planning to celebrate the 'New Year’s Eve' at these locations has led to a notable rise in advance bookings.
Dec 30, 2023
POLITICS
EC to set up Office of Election Officer from Jan 1
EC to set up Office of Election Officer from Jan 1
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: The Election Commission is preparing to establish the Office of the Election Officer in all provinces from January 1 for the National Assembly elections scheduled for January 25.
Dec 30, 2023
SOCIETY
73 arrested in Balkumari incident; seven persons including security personnel injured
73 arrested in Balkumari incident; seven persons including s...
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Police arrested 73 persons in an incident occurred in Balkumari, Lalitpur on Friday.
Dec 30, 2023
OPINION
Land and the Road to Dignity
Land and the Road to Dignity
“I have no land; I have no home to call my own. I am waiting to die, and God knows if the house owner will allow my community to perform my last rite according to our tradition. I lived fearfully all my life and will die fearfully. I have never wanted a home so badly as I do now,” Sita Badi (name ch...
Dec 30, 2023
SOCIETY
Three-day fair to foster social harmony begins in Lalitpur
Three-day fair to foster social harmony begins in Lalitpur
LALITPUR, Dec 30: A three-day festival aiming to foster social harmony and goodwill kicked off at Lalitpur metropolis-19 on Friday. The event hosted by the local level aims to promote social comity and tourism industry.
Dec 30, 2023