SOCIETY
Two women stranded in flood rescued safely
Two women stranded in flood rescued safely
KANCHANPUR, Aug 8: Two women stranded in flood at Kalapani of Shuklaphanta Municipality-7 were rescued safely last night.
Aug 08, 2023
OPINION
The legitimacy of having an independent investigation commission
The legitimacy of having an independent investigation commis...
The opposition parties’ demand to have an independent commission – parliamentary or judiciary – to investigate the smuggling of nearly one quintal of gold from the airport has raised a fundamental problem that needs to be resolved in the anti-corruption drive in Nepal, that is, who is responsible fo...
Aug 08, 2023
SOCIETY
Authorities advise to take caution till 11 AM as water level rises in Bishnumati and Dhobi...
Authorities advise to take caution till 11 AM as water level...
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Incessant rainfall across the nation, including the Kathmandu Valley, has led to a notable surge in the water levels of rivers and streams.
Aug 08, 2023
POLITICS
Egyptian envoy to Nepal calls on President Paudel
Egyptian envoy to Nepal calls on President Paudel
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Ambassador of Egypt to Nepal, Noha Hamdy Ahmed, paid a courtesy call on President Ram Chandra Paudel.
Aug 08, 2023
SOCIETY
Lumpy skin kills 5,700 plus cattle in Lumbini; infection rate slows
Lumpy skin kills 5,700 plus cattle in Lumbini; infection rat...
LUMBINI, Aug 8: Since the outbreak of the lumpy skin disease, a total of 5,748 cattle died of the disease in Lumbini Province.
Aug 08, 2023
POLITICS
Lok Bahadur Thapa appointed Nepal's Ambassador to UN
Lok Bahadur Thapa appointed Nepal's Ambassador to UN
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: President Ram Chandra Paudel on Monday appointed Lok Bahadur Thapa as the Ambassador of Nepal to Nepal's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York.
Aug 08, 2023
SOCIETY
Landslide at Kalikhola obstructs Narayanghat-Mugling roadway
Landslide at Kalikhola obstructs Narayanghat-Mugling roadway
CHITWAN, Aug 8: The Narayanghat-Mugling roadway has been obstructed due to a landslide that occurred at Kalikhola of Ichhakamana Rural Municipality-6.
Aug 08, 2023
Editorial
SC’s landmark verdict to ensure political accountability
SC’s landmark verdict to ensure political accountability
In a significant move towards combating corruption and ensuring accountability, the Supreme Court (SC) has delivered a verdict that sends a clear message: those responsible for financial irregularities will not escape justice, regardless of their position or status.
Aug 08, 2023
ECONOMY
NRB turns flexible on imports; raises the limit of foreign currency to $60,000 from $50,00...
NRB turns flexible on imports; raises the limit of foreign c...
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has increased the ceiling on use of foreign currency on imports to US $60,000 from existing USD 50,000 for one-time transaction.
Aug 07, 2023
WORLD
Cambodian king appoints Hun Sen's son as new PM
Cambodian king appoints Hun Sen's son as new PM
PHNOM PENH, Aug 7 : Hun Manet was appointed Cambodia's new leader by the king on Monday, after having effectively been given the post from his father who ruled for nearly four decades.
Aug 07, 2023