ECONOMY
Govt's fiscal year 2023/24 expectations face challenges amid dismal economic indicators
Govt's fiscal year 2023/24 expectations face challenges amid...
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: The government's aspirations for the fiscal year 2023/24 that hinge on boosting economic activity and fostering business growth, face formidable challenges, as recent statistics from the months of Shrawan to Bhadra (mid-July to mid-September) do not bode well for their realizatio...
Sep 26, 2023
ECONOMY
2,494 EVs imported in the first two months of current FY 2023/24
2,494 EVs imported in the first two months of current FY 202...
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: In the first two months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24, Nepal has seen a notable influx of electric vehicles (EVs). In this period, a total of 898 four-wheeled EVs were imported, featuring various capacities.
Sep 26, 2023
SOCIETY
KMC begins negotiations over street vendors with agitating activists
KMC begins negotiations over street vendors with agitating a...
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: Activists including Ishan Shakya, have been staging a protest in front of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) for the past seven days, demanding support for sidewalk businesses and street vendors.
Sep 26, 2023
SOCIETY
Pushpa and Anjali, the rhinos sent to Koshi Tappu
Pushpa and Anjali, the rhinos sent to Koshi Tappu
CHITWAN, Sept 26: Two rhinos — Pushpa and Anjali - were sent to the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve from the Chitwan National Park (CNP) on Tuesday.
Sep 26, 2023
ECONOMY
Import volume of petroleum products sees a decline in Bhadra compared to the previous mont...
Import volume of petroleum products sees a decline in Bhadra...
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: The volume of petroleum imports has seen a decline from Shrawan (mid-July to mid-August) to Bhadra (mid-August to mid-September) in the current fiscal year.
Sep 26, 2023
SPORTS
Sandeep Lamichhane off to China to take part in the Asian Games
Sandeep Lamichhane off to China to take part in the Asian Ga...
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: Sandeep Lamichhane has left for China to take part in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Sep 26, 2023
ECONOMY
Hopes for Korala border crossing opening remain unfulfilled
Hopes for Korala border crossing opening remain unfulfilled
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: The Korala border crossing with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China was expected to open during Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's week-long visit to China.
Sep 26, 2023
SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
In Pictures: Indra Jatra commences with the erection of lingo at Hanumandhoka
In Pictures: Indra Jatra commences with the erection of ling...
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: The Indra Jatra festival has formally started with the erection of lingo (sacred wooden pole) at Hanuman Dhoka in Basantapur Durbar Square on Tuesday.
Sep 26, 2023
ECONOMY
Kuwait's Jazeera Airways to resume Nepal flights after seven-month hiatus
Kuwait's Jazeera Airways to resume Nepal flights after seven...
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's budget airline, is set to recommence commercial flights to and from Nepal following a seven-month hiatus. Hansraj Pandey, the chief of the Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA), confirmed that the airline has scheduled three weekly flights starting...
Sep 26, 2023
POLITICS
RSP demands immediate action against those assaulting health workers
RSP demands immediate action against those assaulting health...
KATHMANDU, Sept 26: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has warned that it will not be appropriate if the government does not take immediate action against those involved in the beating of health workers.
Sep 26, 2023