ECONOMY
Proposed Kerung-Kathmandu rail project moves a step ahead as expert team begin its work
Proposed Kerung-Kathmandu rail project moves a step ahead as...
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: The much-awaited plan to conduct a detailed study of the Kathmandu-Kerung Railway Project that connects Kathmandu to Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) of China is finally set to begin.
Dec 31, 2022
POLITICS
National Unity and Reconciliation Day being observed today
National Unity and Reconciliation Day being observed today
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: Reconciliation Day is being observed today to commemorate the return of the first elected Prime Minister of Nepal, BP Koirala to the country with a policy of national unity and reconciliation.
Dec 31, 2022
ECONOMY
PM Dahal to inaugurate PRIA
PM Dahal to inaugurate PRIA
KASKI, Dec 31: Preparations have been made for the grand opening of the newly built international airport in Pokhara, the main tourist city of the country.
Dec 31, 2022
OPINION
Nepal Needs Deep Economic Reforms
Nepal Needs Deep Economic Reforms
It is not tolerable for Nepal to always be one of the bottommost economies of the world; strong application of an appropriate economic model has been inevitable to revamp the backwardness of the nation.
Dec 31, 2022
SOCIETY
Govt sends letter to GAVI requesting booster dose for COVID-19
Govt sends letter to GAVI requesting booster dose for COVID-...
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: The government has initiated the process of bringing in additional doses of vaccines (booster dose) in view of the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the neighboring countries.
Dec 31, 2022
WORLD
Chinese President Xi appoints Qin Gang as new foreign minister
Chinese President Xi appoints Qin Gang as new foreign minist...
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed Qin Gang, who is considered one of his trusted aides, as the country’s new foreign minister.
Dec 31, 2022
POLITICS
Chinese Premier congratulates Dahal on his appointment as PM
Chinese Premier congratulates Dahal on his appointment as PM
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, pledging Beijing’s full support to the Government of Nepal and the Nepali people.
Dec 31, 2022
POLITICS
CPN (Unified Socialist) to join Dahal-led govt
CPN (Unified Socialist) to join Dahal-led govt
‘Unification with UML not possible anytime soon’
Dec 31, 2022
Editorial
Walk the Talk, Mr Home Minister!
Walk the Talk, Mr Home Minister!
The quick political rise of former celebrity TV journalist Rabi Lamichhane is, no doubt, one of the biggest surprises in Nepali politics in recent times. Within six months of forming a political party, Lamichhane has been successful in becoming the country’s deputy prime minister and home minister....
Dec 31, 2022
SOCIETY
Authorities step up vigilance at Birgunj checkpoint as COVID-19 cases rise in India
Authorities step up vigilance at Birgunj checkpoint as COVID...
BIRGUNJ, Dec 30: After the latest outbreak of coronavirus in India, authorities in the border city of Birgunj have adopted high vigilance to prevent the virus from entering Nepal. As the number of people infected with COVID-19 in India is increasing day by day, passengers entering Birgunj from acros...
Dec 30, 2022