Editorial
Heed NHRC's plea to save quake victims from unforgiving cold
Heed NHRC's plea to save quake victims from unforgiving cold
As winter tightens its grip on the earthquake-affected regions of Jajarkot and Rukum West in Karnali Province, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sounded a critical alarm, urging the provincial government to take immediate action to safeguard the lives of those grappling with the bitter...
Dec 13, 2023
ECONOMY
Two months after cancellation of contract, progress stalls on MCC's Transmission line new...
Two months after cancellation of contract, progress stalls o...
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: Two months after the cancellation of the transmission line construction contract under the popular US aid project Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project, the new contract process has not yet started.
Dec 12, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt delays payment of subsidies of Rs 520 million to sugarcane farmers
Govt delays payment of subsidies of Rs 520 million to sugarc...
KATHMANDU, Dec 11: Sugarcane farmers are yet to receive Rs 520 million in subsidies promised by the government.
Dec 12, 2023
SOCIETY
Human, trade union rights situation of education workers disappointing in Asia-Pacific
Human, trade union rights situation of education workers dis...
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: The human and trade union rights situation of education workers in the Asia-Pacific region is found to be disappointing.
Dec 12, 2023
SOCIETY
Meat and alcohol prohibited for three days in Janakpur in view of Bibaha Panchami festival
Meat and alcohol prohibited for three days in Janakpur in vi...
DHANUSHA, Dec 12: Selling and distribution of fish, meat and alcohol has been prohibited for three days in Janakpurdham in view of the Shree Sitaram Bibah Panchami festival.
Dec 12, 2023
SOCIETY
Two new digital initiatives launched to support Nepali migrant workers and their families
Two new digital initiatives launched to support Nepali migra...
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: Two new initiatives leveraging digital technologies have been launched in support of migrants and their families. The pardesi.org.np website, serving as an integrated platform for safe migration information in Nepal, and training resources for migrants regarding the safe, wise, an...
Dec 12, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse posts a gain of 36.86 points; daily turnover slides to Rs 4.309 billion
Nepse posts a gain of 36.86 points; daily turnover slides to...
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday escalated 36.86 points to close at 1,985.44 points.
Dec 12, 2023
SOCIETY
Bhaktapur-based dairy industry fined Rs 300,000 for not labeling milk products
Bhaktapur-based dairy industry fined Rs 300,000 for not labe...
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: A dairy industry in Bhaktapur has been fined Rs 300,000 for not labeling milk products, violating the Consumer Protection Act.
Dec 12, 2023
POLITICS
RPP Nepal for democracy with constitutional monarchy
RPP Nepal for democracy with constitutional monarchy
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Nepal said that democracy with constitutional monarchy, and recognising Nepal as a Hindu State are the appropriate alternatives of the time.
Dec 12, 2023
POLITICS
Finance ministry reshuffles responsibilities of 6 joint secretaries
Finance ministry reshuffles responsibilities of 6 joint secr...
KATHMANDU, Dec 12: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has changed the responsibilities of six joint secretaries. According to a ministerial decision, Mahesh Acharya has been given the responsibility to oversee the Administration Division within the MoF.
Dec 12, 2023