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Nepal's evolving religious tapestry: Buddhist parents, Hindu in-laws and a Christian son

Nepal's evolving religious tapestry: Buddhist parents, Hindu in-laws and a Christian son

In Nepal, the number of Christians, which was 100,000 in 2001, increased to over 550,000 in the 2021 census. However, Ch...

In Nepal, the number of Christians, which was 100,000 in 2001, increased to over 550,000 in the 2021 census. However, Ch...

Dec 25, 2024

POLITICS

‘Infant’ RSP under make-do leadership

‘Infant’ RSP under make-do leadership

The party’s General Secretary role has been filled temporarily, with Joint General Secretary Kabindra Burlakoti se...

The party’s General Secretary role has been filled temporarily, with Joint General Secretary Kabindra Burlakoti se...

Dec 25, 2024

Editorial

Preserve Sanctity of Presidency

Preserve Sanctity of Presidency

Nepal's political grapevine has come alive lately with speculation that the former President and Vice President would re...

Nepal's political grapevine has come alive lately with speculation that the former President and Vice President would re...

Dec 25, 2024

OPINION

Constitutional Provisions and the Status of Dalits

Constitutional Provisions and the Status of Dalits

Despite these constitutional provisions, Dalit participation in state organs, particularly the executive and legislative...

Despite these constitutional provisions, Dalit participation in state organs, particularly the executive and legislative...

Dec 25, 2024

SOCIETY

84,226 Nepalis received foreign employment permits last month

84,226 Nepalis received foreign employment permits last month

The Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE) issued work permits to 84,226 people in the Nepali month of Mangshir (mid-No...

The Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE) issued work permits to 84,226 people in the Nepali month of Mangshir (mid-No...

Dec 25, 2024

ECONOMY

Govt prepares roadmap to fund production of 28,500 MW of electricity in next decade

Govt prepares roadmap to fund production of 28,500 MW of electricity in next decade

The government, in a bid to expedite its ambitious plan to generate 28,500 MW of electricity in the next one decade, has...

The government, in a bid to expedite its ambitious plan to generate 28,500 MW of electricity in the next one decade, has...

Dec 25, 2024

SOCIETY

US firm fined over $ 55 million for bribing Nepali officials to secure NAC wide-body aircraft deal

US firm fined over $ 55 million for bribing Nepali officials to secure NAC wide-body aircraft deal

The Illinois-based company was implicated in bribery schemes involving government officials in Nepal and South Africa, a...

The Illinois-based company was implicated in bribery schemes involving government officials in Nepal and South Africa, a...

Dec 24, 2024

ECONOMY

Private sector's role sought in power sector development

Private sector's role sought in power sector development

During discussions held by the Parliamentary Infrastructure Development Committee with those who have sought amendments...

During discussions held by the Parliamentary Infrastructure Development Committee with those who have sought amendments...

Dec 25, 2024

ECONOMY

Public debt reaches 2,500 billion, interest payment exceeds development budget

Public debt reaches 2,500 billion, interest payment exceeds development budget

Nepal's total public debt stands at approximately Rs 2,500 billion.

Nepal's total public debt stands at approximately Rs 2,500 billion.

Dec 24, 2024

SPORTS

Three vie for presidency as NOC leadership defies court order to push forward controversial election

Three vie for presidency as NOC leadership defies court order to push forward controversial election

Three candidates have filed their nominations for the post of president of the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC). Incumbent...

Three candidates have filed their nominations for the post of president of the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC). Incumbent...

Dec 24, 2024