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A call for optimum utilization of bamboo
A call for optimum utilization of bamboo
What began in the hills of Khotang as a celebration of bamboo and self-reliance has now become a turning point for a sustainable Nepal. Whether the government will act in time or let this heroic effort fade into memory — we can only wait and see.
Aug 18, 2025
OPINION
Nepal’s Struggles with Rising Unemployment
Nepal’s Struggles with Rising Unemployment
It is important to note that while unemployment is increasing, the industrial and service sectors are simultaneously facing an acute shortage of skilled professionals.
Aug 18, 2025
Editorial
Medical seats go up, but can institutions ensure quality?
Medical seats go up, but can institutions ensure quality?
Quality control is now the primary responsibility of regulators. Adding more seats is only part of the task. The bigger challenge is ensuring those seats produce skilled professionals. C
Aug 18, 2025
POLITICS
Indian Foreign Secy’s Nepal visit paves way for PM Oli’s India trip
Indian Foreign Secy’s Nepal visit paves way for PM Oli’s Ind...
Sources said Prime Minister Oli is set tol visit India later this month following an official invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conveyed by Foreign Secretary Misri. This will be Oli’s first trip to the southern neighbor since assuming office 14 months ago.
Aug 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Two killed in motorcycle-scooter collision in Kathmandu
Two killed in motorcycle-scooter collision in Kathmandu
According to SP Apilraj Bohara, spokesperson for the District Police Office, Kathmandu, the incident involved a scooter (Bagmati Province 02–041 P 6819, Dio) and a Suzuki Gixxer motorcycle (Province 3–02–002 P 572).
Aug 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Man arrested in Parsa for wife’s murder in Gongabu guest house
Man arrested in Parsa for wife’s murder in Gongabu guest hou...
Police have arrested a man accused of killing his wife at a guest house in Gongabu, Kathmandu.
Aug 17, 2025
WORLD
Israelis rally nationwide calling for end to Gaza war, hostage deal
Israelis rally nationwide calling for end to Gaza war, hosta...
Demonstrators across Israel called on Sunday for an end to the Gaza war and a deal to release hostages still held by militants, a push lambasted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies.
Aug 17, 2025
POLITICS
India's Foreign Secretary Misri calls on Maoist Chair Dahal
India's Foreign Secretary Misri calls on Maoist Chair Dahal
Visiting Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram Misri, paid a courtesy call on CPN (Maoist Centre) and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Sunday.
Aug 17, 2025
WORLD
European leaders to join Zelensky in US for Ukraine talks with Trump
European leaders to join Zelensky in US for Ukraine talks wi...
European leaders will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to Washington on Monday seeking an end to Moscow's invasion, after President Donald Trump dropped his push for a ceasefire following an Alaska summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Aug 17, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB raises upper slab of forex facility on import of silver as raw material
NRB raises upper slab of forex facility on import of silver...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has increased the upper limit of foreign exchange for silver imports to US $500,000 from the existing threshold of US $300,000.
Aug 17, 2025