SOCIETY
Minor killed in accident
Minor killed in accident
MAKWANPUR, May 17: A toddler was killed after he was hit by a jeep today in Hetauda of Makwanpur. The jeep (Pradesh 03-001Cha 1597) hit two-year-old Samar Lo of Simaltar, leaving him severely injured.
May 17, 2023
ECONOMY
DoTM reduces transport fares for long distance passengers (with new fares)
DoTM reduces transport fares for long distance passengers (w...
KATHMANDU, May 17: The government has reduced the fares of long-distance passengers and freight vehicles. The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has announced the reduction in fares effective from today.
May 17, 2023
SOCIETY
World Hypertension Day being observed today
World Hypertension Day being observed today
KATHMANDU, May 17: World Hypertension Day is being observed today in Nepal, too by organizing various programmes from the government and non-government levels.
May 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Four arrested for their alleged involvement in Arghakhanchi fire
Four arrested for their alleged involvement in Arghakhanchi...
ARGHAKHANCHI, May 17: The Arghakhanchi Police have arrested four people on the charge of their involvement in causing a wildfire at Dhakhabang of Bhumikasthan municipality-2 in the district. The fire later spread to the settlement and resulted in the deaths of four people.
May 17, 2023
POLITICS
SC halts govt plan to dole out over Rs 800 million to 'disqualified' Maoist combatants
SC halts govt plan to dole out over Rs 800 million to 'disqu...
KATHMANDU, May 17: The Supreme Court has issued a short-term interim order in the name of the government not to immediately implement the decision to give a relief amount of Rs 200,000 each to the ex-combatants of Maoist.
May 17, 2023
ECONOMY
IFC approves loan of US$ 55 million to Siddhartha Bank
IFC approves loan of US$ 55 million to Siddhartha Bank
KATHMANDU, May 17: Siddhartha Bank Limited (SBL) has borrowed US $55 million from the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
May 17, 2023
OPINION
From Bribery to Nepotism: Fighting Back Corruption in Nepal
From Bribery to Nepotism: Fighting Back Corruption in Nepal
Corruption, a term as old as politics itself, remains a widespread menace that plagues nations worldwide, impeding their progress and development. Put simply, corruption entails the improper use of public power, frequently for personal gain, leading to violations of fundamental principles such as ho...
May 17, 2023
ECONOMY
Economic growth of all seven provinces to slump this year
Economic growth of all seven provinces to slump this year
KATHMANDU, May 17: Bagmati Province is projected to achieve the least economic growth rate in the current fiscal year.
May 17, 2023
ECONOMY
Yatri is the first domestically-manufactured vehicle to be registered in Nepal
Yatri is the first domestically-manufactured vehicle to be r...
KATHMANDU, May 17: The registration of Yatri Motorcycles, which had been halted for a long time due to the failure to show the import certificate, was finally completed on Tuesday.
May 17, 2023
Editorial
Supreme Court’s laudable intervention
Supreme Court’s laudable intervention
The interim order issued by the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday to halt the immediate implementation of the government's decision to distribute funds to disqualified Maoist combatants is a laudable one. This decision has rightly highlighted the gross injustice of the government's reckless move, which...
May 17, 2023