WORLD
Trump blasts federal indictment as ‘baseless’ at first events since charges were unsealed
Trump blasts federal indictment as ‘baseless’ at first event...
GREENSBORO, N.C., June 11:Former President Donald Trump blasted his historic federal indictment as “ridiculous” and “baseless” Saturday during his first public appearances since the charges were unsealed, painting the 37 felony counts as an attack on his supporters as he tried to turn dire legal per...
Jun 11, 2023
SOCIETY
Pokhara records highest temperature after 1999
Pokhara records highest temperature after 1999
POKHARA, June 11: Pokhara did not experience the scorching heat in this season last year as there was heavy rain in the evening. When it rained every day in the evening, ordinary people perceived Pokhara as a cool city. Even though there was a scorching heat in the afternoon, they experienced relief...
Jun 11, 2023
SOCIETY
Three killed in Kalikot road accident
Three killed in Kalikot road accident
MANMA, June 11: Three people were killed in a road accident that took place last night in Gabiram of Shubhakalika rural municipality-6, Kalikot.
Jun 11, 2023
OPINION
EV revolution and the need to be proactive
EV revolution and the need to be proactive
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While promoting the use of electric vehicles (EVs), the government needs to be proactive in managing the electric and chemical waste from the batteries that are used to power those EVs.
Jun 11, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal's efforts fall short as EU retains Nepali airlines on air safety blacklist
Nepal's efforts fall short as EU retains Nepali airlines on...
KATHMANDU, June 11: The European Union (EU) has refused to remove Nepali airlines companies from its blacklist.
Jun 11, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt wins case against Ncell’s parent company Axiata that has claimed compensation of Rs 6...
Govt wins case against Ncell’s parent company Axiata that ha...
KATHMANDU, June 11: The government has won the case against Axiata Group, the parent company of Ncell, in the dispute over the settlement of the capital gains tax.
Jun 11, 2023
Editorial
Take initiatives to harness Nepal's potential as a filming destination
Take initiatives to harness Nepal's potential as a filming d...
Nepal is known for its picturesque landscapes, snow-clad mountains, ancient culture, and diverse natural beauty. These unique features of the country have always been sources of attraction for foreign tourists. In recent years, they have also caught the attention of foreign filmmakers, giving recogn...
Jun 11, 2023
ECONOMY
BFIs lending to private sector increased 3.3 percent to Rs 153.17 billion in the first 10...
BFIs lending to private sector increased 3.3 percent to Rs 1...
KATHMANDU, June 10: The credit flow from banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to the private sector increased 3.3 percent in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year.
Jun 10, 2023
POLITICS
AFCAN delegation pays a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Saud
AFCAN delegation pays a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Sa...
KATHMANDU, June 10: The members of the Association of Former Career Ambassadors of Nepal (AFCAN) have paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash Saud at the latter's office on Friday.
Jun 10, 2023
POLITICS
‘Electricity Act, 2049 BS which came in force in 1992 is not relevant anymore’
‘Electricity Act, 2049 BS which came in force in 1992 is not...
KATHMANDU, June 10: A cabinet meeting held on Wednesday decided to present the Electricity Bill to the Federal Parliament to regulate electricity trade. Prior to this, the Electricity Bill, 2077 BS – which was under consideration in the National Assembly – was withdrawn by the then Minister for Ener...
Jun 10, 2023