SOCIETY
Govt makes whimsical decisions on SEE
Govt makes whimsical decisions on SEE
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: School level is the starting point of learning for children's future. A person's future is usually determined by what they learn in childhood. Examinations are important for measuring and evaluating the learning of a person. In this sense, any test administered to students at sch...
Jan 17, 2024
POLITICS
Nepal to present NVR report on SDGS to UN body by July
Nepal to present NVR report on SDGS to UN body by July
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Nepal will be presenting a report on its progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development of the United Nations within July. The report will be prepared through voluntary national review (VNR) on SDGs.
Jan 17, 2024
POLITICS
Govt adding unnecessary layer for financial aid distribution to martyrs’ families by estab...
Govt adding unnecessary layer for financial aid distribution...
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The government is gearing up to establish a commission dedicated to disbursing financial aid to the families of martyrs. Sources at the Prime Minister's Office said that a commission, set to be announced soon, will be formed specifically for the distribution of financial assistanc...
Jan 17, 2024
ECONOMY
Majority of commercial banks reduce base interest rate on lending to single-digit
Majority of commercial banks reduce base interest rate on le...
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Majority of commercial banks have reduced their base interest rate to single digit after having an excessive amount of loanable funds with them.
Jan 17, 2024
ECONOMY
Real estate transaction increases to 45,277 units last month, largest in the first five mo...
Real estate transaction increases to 45,277 units last month...
The sector shows a ray of hope for its revival after NRB adopts lenient policy for the sector
Jan 17, 2024
OPINION
Prithvi Narayan Shah's Dibyapodesh and Marxism
Prithvi Narayan Shah's Dibyapodesh and Marxism
King Prithvi Narayan Shah's legacy extends far beyond the walls of Gorkha; he bestowed upon us the invaluable gift of a collective identity as Nepali citizens. His lifelong commitment to the cause remains eternally etched in history, shaping the foundation of our nationhood.
Jan 17, 2024
Editorial
Stop making whimsical decision
Stop making whimsical decision
Experts have voiced concerns over the proposal, arguing that any such decision requires a thorough study and research. As the government officials have not furnished any concrete grounds for such a significant alteration in the school education, this decision must be reconsidered.
Jan 17, 2024
ECONOMY
Real estate transactions record high in mid-December to mid-January
Real estate transactions record high in mid-December to mid-...
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: The country recorded the highest number of real estate transactions this year (fiscal year) in the month of Paush (mid-December to mid-January).
Jan 16, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE witnesses two-year record-high daily turnover of over Rs 8 billion, index jumps 54.5...
NEPSE witnesses two-year record-high daily turnover of over...
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday witnessed the biggest turnover amount of over Rs 8 billion in the past two years, after banks started reducing interest rates on loans.
Jan 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals found in personal care products in Nepal: CEPHED
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals found in personal care produc...
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Center for Public Health and Environmental Development (CEPHED), a national-level NGO, has raised concern about Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) found in Personal Care Products (PCP) used in Nepal. What is concerning is that those harmful chemicals are found in high quantitie...
Jan 16, 2024