SOCIETY
International Tiger Day being observed today
International Tiger Day being observed today
KATHMANDU, July 29: International Tiger Day is being observed across the country by organizing various programs today. The theme of this year's International Tiger Day is 'Human-Tiger Co-Existence'.
Jul 29, 2023
SOCIETY
Foreign ministry cautions people to be aware of fake assurance of employment in Thailand a...
Foreign ministry cautions people to be aware of fake assuran...
KATHMANDU, July 29: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has urged everyone to be aware of false assurance and promises of lucrative employment in Thailand and Myanmar.
Jul 29, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt won't bear treatment cost of VIPs abroad: Minister Basnet
Govt won't bear treatment cost of VIPs abroad: Minister Basn...
KATHMANDU, July 29: Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Kumar Basnet, has said the government will no longer cover the medical expenses of VVIP and VIP if they choose to seek medical services that are available at Bir Hospital.
Jul 29, 2023
SOCIETY
Experts suggest keeping national interest at the center while receiving foreign aid
Experts suggest keeping national interest at the center whil...
KATHMANDU, July 29: Infrastructure experts have suggested to the government that it kept in-centre the national interest while receiving foreign loans and grants for infrastructure building.
Jul 29, 2023
SOCIETY
KMC to carry out regular monitoring to ban plastic bags, products
KMC to carry out regular monitoring to ban plastic bags, pro...
KATHMANDU, July 29: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is to carry out monitoring to make its campaign of prohibiting the use of plastic bags below 40 micron a successful.
Jul 29, 2023
SOCIETY
Vehicular traffic resumes along Mugling-Narayanghat section
Vehicular traffic resumes along Mugling-Narayanghat section
BHARATPUR, July 29: Vehicular movement along Mugling-Narayanghat section, which was blocked due to landslide, has now come into operation.
Jul 29, 2023
WORLD
G20 environment meeting ends without agreement on climate crisis
G20 environment meeting ends without agreement on climate cr...
CHENNAI, India, July 29: Environment ministers from G20 nations failed to agree on peaking global emissions by 2025 and other crucial issues to address the global climate crisis at their meeting in India on Friday, France's representative said.
Jul 29, 2023
OPINION
Guardians of The Forest: Fading Stripes
Guardians of The Forest: Fading Stripes
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What is your favorite place to connect with nature? Picture yourself in the heart of a vast and ancient jungle, surrounded by towering huge trees holding untold past secrets. The air is thick with nature's beauty, and the sounds of wildlife create a melody of life. A faraway roar sends shivers down...
Jul 29, 2023
ECONOMY
Private sector on warpath against govt over implementation of VAT on air tickets
Private sector on warpath against govt over implementation o...
KATHMANDU, July 29: The implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) on air transport has led to a contentious dispute between the private sector and the government, resulting in confusion and dissatisfaction. The government introduced the VAT on air tickets through the Finance Act of 2080/081.
Jul 29, 2023
Editorial
Mockery of Austerity Measures
Mockery of Austerity Measures
In times of economic hardship and budget constraints, it is imperative for the government to practice what it preaches. The recent unveiling of austerity measures, including the abolition of government offices through the annual budget for the Fiscal Year 2022/23, might have seemed like a step in th...
Jul 29, 2023