POLITICS
Central Committee meeting of CPN (Maoist Center) beginning from today
Central Committee meeting of CPN (Maoist Center) beginning f...
KATHMANDU, August 2: The Central Committee meeting of CPN (Maoist Center) is starting from today. The office-bearers’ meeting held on July 31 decided to live-stream the Central Committee meeting.
Aug 02, 2023
Editorial
Troubling signs of Nepali youths joining the Russian military
Troubling signs of Nepali youths joining the Russian militar...
In recent times, there has been a concerning trend of Nepali youths joining foreign armed forces, particularly in conflict-ridden countries like Russia. The Nepali authorities should take proactive measures to discourage this practice in order to protect the national interest and ensure the welfare...
Aug 02, 2023
ECONOMY
NOC hikes prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene, LPG price reduced by Rs 130 per cylinder
NOC hikes prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene, LPG price r...
KATHMANDU, August 1: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has hiked the prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene and reduced the price of cooking gas cylinder effective from Tuesday midnight.
Aug 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Pharping Hydropower Station to be developed as Energy Museum
Pharping Hydropower Station to be developed as Energy Museum
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Pharping Hydropower Station, the first hydropower project of Nepal and the second in Asia, is to be developed as an Energy Museum.
Aug 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Arrival of tourists exceeds more than 500,000 in seven months of 2023
Arrival of tourists exceeds more than 500,000 in seven month...
KATHMANDU, August 1: Arrival of tourists in Nepal since the beginning of 2023 has been encouraging. About 534,210 tourists have visited Nepal in seven months of 2023 from January to July.
Aug 01, 2023
ECONOMY
CAAN restricts overtime flights from July to September
CAAN restricts overtime flights from July to September
KATHMANDU, August 1: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to restrict the operation of overtime flights from July to September and tighten the rules related to flight safety to improve the air safety of the country.
Aug 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Exports drop by over 21 percent in FY 2022-23
Exports drop by over 21 percent in FY 2022-23
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: The data about Nepal's exports in the last fiscal year was not encouraging despite the government efforts to promote the export trade.
Aug 01, 2023
SOCIETY
Paragliding experience of visually impaired persons: 'Living your dreams requires courage,...
Paragliding experience of visually impaired persons: 'Living...
KATHMANDU, Sug 1: Sunita Dawadi's happiness knew no bounds after landing on the shores of Phewa Lake after a paragliding flight, an adventurous sport.
Aug 01, 2023
SOCIETY
Medical Mischief: When a child received the wrong vaccine intended for another...
Medical Mischief: When a child received the wrong vaccine in...
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Due to the doctor's negligence, Kanti Children's Hospital had to pay a compensation of Rs 3 million to a victim child. The Supreme Court has ordered Kanti Children's Hospital to pay compensation to the child who was physically harmed for life after he was given a vaccine another c...
Aug 01, 2023
ECONOMY
FNCCI seeks IFC assistance in infrastructure development
FNCCI seeks IFC assistance in infrastructure development
KATHMANDU, August 1: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has urged the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to assist Nepal to find a way out of existing economic challenges and to enhance its financial accessibility.
Aug 01, 2023