POLITICS
Hearing on writ against Lamichhane Tuesday
Hearing on writ against Lamichhane Tuesday
KATHMANDU, April 3: A writ petition has been registered at the Supreme Court on Monday against the decision of the Attorney General not to pursue a case related to misuse of the passport by Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane.
Apr 04, 2023
WORLD, Latest Updates
Finland to formally join NATO on April 4: president office
Finland to formally join NATO on April 4: president office
HELSINKI/BRUSSELS, April 4: Finland will officially become the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Tuesday, April 4, the Finnish president's office said on Monday.
Apr 04, 2023
POLITICS
By-polls candidates nominations conclude successfully in Chitawan, Bara and Tanahu
By-polls candidates nominations conclude successfully in Chi...
KATHMANDU, April 4: Nomination of candidates for the April 23 by-election in Chitwan-2, Tanahun-1 and Bara-2 was filed on Monday.
Apr 04, 2023
WORLD
Sri Lanka to raise duty-free allowance for migrant workers to encourage remittance
Sri Lanka to raise duty-free allowance for migrant workers t...
COLOMBO, April 4: Sri Lanka is set to increase duty-free allowances for migrant workers at the airport starting May in order to encourage remittance, Minister of Labor and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara said on Monday.
Apr 04, 2023
ECONOMY
NOC reduces price of diesel by Rs 10 per liter and petrol by Rs 3 per liter
NOC reduces price of diesel by Rs 10 per liter and petrol by...
KATHMANDU, April 4: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the price of diesel by Rs 10 per liter and that of petrol by Rs 3 per liter effective from Tuesday midnight.
Apr 04, 2023
Editorial
Hopes for a Revival
Hopes for a Revival
Despite the recent growth seen in the number of arrivals of tourists, it is important to acknowledge the challenges that remain for Nepal's tourism industry. The COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, and there is always the risk of new outbreaks and restrictions. Additionally, Nepal's poor record of a...
Apr 04, 2023
ECONOMY
Upper Arun Hydroelectric Project provides over Rs 1 billion for land compensation to the p...
Upper Arun Hydroelectric Project provides over Rs 1 billion...
KATHMANDU, April 3: The 1,061 MW Upper Arun Hydroelectric Project has distributed compensation of Rs 1.45 billion to the local people affected by the project.
Apr 03, 2023
ECONOMY
NAC changes operation director over Kathmandu-Dubai flight incident
NAC changes operation director over Kathmandu-Dubai flight i...
KATHMANDU, April 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has removed RK Sherchan from the position of operations director after the delay in Kathmandu-Dubai flight on Sunday. The corporation has given the responsibility to Uddhav Ghimire, a senior pilot of the state-owned airlines company.
Apr 03, 2023
SOCIETY
Jomsom bans beer bottles from April 14
Jomsom bans beer bottles from April 14
KATHMANDU, April 3: Gharpajhong Rural Municipality of Mustang is set to ban the use of beer bottles. In a notice issued by the rural municipality, it is mentioned that the use of glass bottles of beer will be prohibited from April 14.
Apr 03, 2023
SOCIETY, Lifestyle
Netflix star Frida Gustavsson in Nepal for vacation
Netflix star Frida Gustavsson in Nepal for vacation
KATHMANDU, April 3: Famous Netflix series 'Vikings Valhalla' actress Frida Gustavsson has arrived in Nepal for her vacation. For a few days now, she has been trekking in the Everest region. After reaching Namche, she posted on social media saying that she is enjoying the tour.
Apr 03, 2023