SOCIETY
Canadian national rescued from Sankhuwasabha
Canadian national rescued from Sankhuwasabha
KIMATHANKA (SANKHUWASABHA), Oct 20: A foreign tourist has been rescued by a helicopter from Thudam of Bhotkhola Rural Municipality in Sankhuwasabha district.
Oct 21, 2023
SOCIETY
Phulpati being observed today
Phulpati being observed today
KATHMANDU, Oct 21: On the occasion of Bada Dashain festival, the Fulpati is being taken into the homes as per tradition throughout the country today.
Oct 21, 2023
ECONOMY
Government collects Rs 55 million from climbing permits issued during this spring season
Government collects Rs 55 million from climbing permits issu...
KATHMANDU, Oct 21: Tourists who come to climb mountains and explore high mountain areas have made a big contribution to the country's tourism industry. More tourists have been interested in mountain climbing than other activities, which have helped the tourism industry recover from the impact of COV...
Oct 21, 2023
Editorial
Review the provisions of presidential pardon
Review the provisions of presidential pardon
In a shocking and deeply unsettling incident, a man granted clemency by President Ram Chandra Paudel on Constitution Day has committed a heinous crime just 25 days after his release from prison. The case of 33-year-old Lok Bahadur BK, also known as Lokendra, raises grave concerns about the criteria...
Oct 21, 2023
POLITICS
UN Secretary General Guterres to address joint meeting of Federal Parliament
UN Secretary General Guterres to address joint meeting of Fe...
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is scheduled to arrive in Nepal on October 29. His visit was earlier postponed due to the attack on Israel launched by Hamas on October 7.
Oct 20, 2023
ECONOMY
NRB takes action against six commercial banks, imposing cash fines on two
NRB takes action against six commercial banks, imposing cash...
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has taken action against six banks. During the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2023/24, the Bank Supervision Department of NRB imposed cash fines and issued warnings to six commercial banks that violated regulatory provisions.
Oct 20, 2023
POLITICS
Forest Minister Mahato pledges to make nature conservation efforts more effective
Forest Minister Mahato pledges to make nature conservation e...
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: Minister for Forests and Environment Dr Birendra Prasad Mahato has stressed on effective coordination and collaboration to make nature and wildlife conservation more effective.
Oct 20, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal Republic Media Limited concludes Third General Assembly in Kathmandu
Nepal Republic Media Limited concludes Third General Assembl...
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: Nepal Republic Media Limited successfully concluded its 'Third Annual General Assembly – 2080 BS' in the capital on Friday. The company's chairman, Binod Raj Gyawali, presented the annual report during the AGM, which received unanimous approval from the shareholders.
Oct 20, 2023
WORLD
Israel pounds Gaza, evacuates town near Lebanon ahead of expected ground offensive against...
Israel pounds Gaza, evacuates town near Lebanon ahead of exp...
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel bombarded Gaza early Friday, hitting areas in the south where Palestinians had been told to seek safety, and it began evacuating a sizable Israeli town in the north near the Lebanese border, the latest sign of a potential ground invasion of Gaza that could trigg...
Oct 20, 2023
SOCIETY
Parliamentary committee neglects market monitoring
Parliamentary committee neglects market monitoring
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: Although the government has the task of controlling the abnormal price increase and black market, sale and distribution of inedible food stuff during the festival, the parliamentary committee lacks efforts to monitor these issues.
Oct 20, 2023