SOCIETY
Prez Bhandari and PM Dahal extend best wishes on the occasion of Holi
Prez Bhandari and PM Dahal extend best wishes on the occasio...
KATHMANDU, March 6: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has wished peace, prosperity and happiness to all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad on the occasion of Holi or Phagu Poornima.
Mar 06, 2023
SOCIETY
70 cataract patients receive eyesight in Taplejung village
70 cataract patients receive eyesight in Taplejung village
TAPLEJUNG, March 6: As many as 70 persons underwent cataract surgery in a free eye checkup camp run in Phaktanglung Rural Municipality in Taplejung district.
Mar 06, 2023
SOCIETY
Holi, festival of colors, being observed today
Holi, festival of colors, being observed today
KATHMANDU, March 6: Fagu Poornima or Holi– the festival of colors– is being observed in hilly areas, including the federal capital in Nepal today.
Mar 06, 2023
OPINION
Tackling Pollution One Sapling at a Time
Tackling Pollution One Sapling at a Time
Nepal has experienced significant deforestation over the past few decades, with trees being cut down for fuel, timber, and agricultural expansion. This has led to a range of environmental problems, including soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and an increase in greenhouse gas emissions. Reforestati...
Mar 06, 2023
WORLD
China increases military spending in face of 'escalating' threats
China increases military spending in face of 'escalating' th...
BEIJING, March 6: China said Sunday its military spending would rise at the fastest pace in four years, warning of "escalating" threats from abroad at a meeting of its rubber-stamp parliament that is set to hand Xi Jinping a third term as president.
Mar 06, 2023
POLITICS
PM Dahal promises to prioritize resolving banking sector problems
PM Dahal promises to prioritize resolving banking sector pro...
KATHMANDU, March 6: The government has shown concerns over the ongoing problems surfaced in the banking sector only after the country’s economic activities have started to show negative impacts along with the dwindling businesses of banks and financial institutions (BFIs).
Mar 06, 2023
WORLD
Civilians flee embattled town as Ukrainian pullout looms
Civilians flee embattled town as Ukrainian pullout looms
KHROMOVE, (Ukraine), March 6: Pressure from Russian forces mounted Saturday on Ukrainians hunkered down in Bakhmut, as residents attempted to flee with help from troops who Western analysts say may be preparing to withdraw from the key eastern stronghold.
Mar 06, 2023
Editorial
What a Flight!
What a Flight!
Nepal has taken a giant leap towards women empowerment. In a groundbreaking event, two female pilots, Captain Bhawana Pant and Co-pilot Srijana Raut, took the helm of an Airbus 320 for an international flight, a first not only for Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) but also for the entire country's av...
Mar 06, 2023
ECONOMY
NTA slaps cash fine of up to Rs 100,000 against eight ISPs
NTA slaps cash fine of up to Rs 100,000 against eight ISPs
KATHMANDU, March 5: Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has slapped a cash penalty against eight internet service providers (ISPs) for not abiding by the prescribed rule.
Mar 05, 2023
POLITICS
A culture that respects labor elevates the nation: NC leader Paudel
A culture that respects labor elevates the nation: NC leade...
KATHMANDU, March 5: Nepali Congress (NC) leader Ram Chandra Paudel has said that a culture that respects labor will elevate the nation.
Mar 05, 2023