SOCIETY
Pregnant women and newborns face health risks in remote areas
Pregnant women and newborns face health risks in remote area...
KALIKOT, Dec 9: A woman from Budhinanda Municipality in Bajura gave birth to a child on the way to a health facility on Tuesday. Pansara Rokaya, 31, of Kuru in Budhinanda-4, gave birth to a baby girl on the way to the health post after experiencing labor pains.
Dec 10, 2023
Editorial
Involve NTA and government bodies in Axiata's Ncell deal investigation
Involve NTA and government bodies in Axiata's Ncell deal inv...
The acquisition and sale of businesses in Nepal have lately been shrouded in an atmosphere of doubt and suspicion, leaving the public questioning the integrity of such transactions.
Dec 10, 2023
ECONOMY
SEBON to take action against those influencing stock market through Clubhouse and Facebook
SEBON to take action against those influencing stock market...
KATHMANDU, Dec 9: The Clubhouse, a social media platform, has lately emerged as a hub for stock market gossip, with a select group of individuals using it to manipulate ordinary investors into buying and selling shares.
Dec 09, 2023
ECONOMY
Private sector hails revised monetary policy for FY 2023/24, express doubt over proper imp...
Private sector hails revised monetary policy for FY 2023/24,...
KATHMANDU, Dec 9: The private sector welcomed the first quarterly review of the monetary policy for the current fiscal year unveiled by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Friday.
Dec 09, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal resumes import of electricity from India as winter starts
Nepal resumes import of electricity from India as winter sta...
KATHMANDU, Dec 9: Nepal, which used to export electricity to India during the rainy season, has started buying it from India with the onset of winter.
Dec 09, 2023
POLITICS
SAARC Marks Thirty-Ninth Charter Day
SAARC Marks Thirty-Ninth Charter Day
KATHMANDU, Dec 9: The Heads of State/Government of the Member States of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) issued special messages to commemorate the Thirty-ninth SAARC Charter Day on Friday. The Foreign Ministers of Nepal, Maldives, and Sri Lanka also issued dedicatory mes...
Dec 09, 2023
ECONOMY
Over 4,000 tourists arrive Rara in four months
Over 4,000 tourists arrive Rara in four months
MUGU, Dec 9: Over 4,000 tourists have visited Rara, which is considered to be the best tourist destination of Karnali, in the last four months.
Dec 09, 2023
SOCIETY
78.82 percent GBV cases related to domestic violence
78.82 percent GBV cases related to domestic violence
KATHMANDU, Dec 9: Despite the constitutional guarantee ensuring a life free of violence and coercion, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 reported rampant cases of violence against women and girls (VAWG). Out of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases reported across the country in the fiscal year, a whopping 78...
Dec 09, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepal-India cultural festival held in Lumbini
Nepal-India cultural festival held in Lumbini
KATHMANDU, Dec 9: The inaugural India-Nepal cultural festival concluded in Lumbini showcasing the rich cultural heritage and traditions of India and Nepal, with a focus on Buddhism.
Dec 09, 2023
POLITICS
PM Dahal admits inadequate efforts to curb corruption
PM Dahal admits inadequate efforts to curb corruption
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KATHMANDU, Dec 9: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the government is making an effort to curb corruption by forging cooperation among government, private sector and civil society. He, however, said the initiatives the government has taken against corruption are inadequate.
Dec 09, 2023