OPINION
Transforming Nepal from Land-locked to Land-linked
Transforming Nepal from Land-locked to Land-linked
The first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru once described large dams as "temples of resurgent India," in Nepal's seismically sensitive context, such structures could become "tombs of concrete."
Jan 24, 2025
Editorial
Say No to Rice Imports
Say No to Rice Imports
These are the reasons why Nepal has failed to meet the demand of a rising population, compelling it to look beyond its boundaries to bring the nation’s staple food, rice. Moreover, our government, whenever it faces a food shortage, is quick to rely on imports of food grains as a quick fix.&nbs...
Jan 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Ason fire: Damage worth Rs 3.5 million
Ason fire: Damage worth Rs 3.5 million
A fire on Thursday afternoon in Kathmandu’s Ason Annapurna Temple area resulted in Rs 3.5 million in damages, according to Kathmandu District Police.
Jan 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal achieves only 41.7 percent progress in SDGs
Nepal achieves only 41.7 percent progress in SDGs
The National Planning Commission (NPC) on Thursday revealed the dismal progress that Nepal has achieved in this regard. According to the NPC, the achievements are based on the improvements seen in the 301 indicators defined by the SDGs.
Jan 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt to provide free hemophilia treatment
Govt to provide free hemophilia treatment
According to the latest Annual Global Survey by the World Federation of Hemophilia in 2023, there are 809 hemophilia patients in Nepal, with 44 percent of them aged between 19 and 44. Most of these cases are of Hemophilia A which is a deficiency of clotting factor VIII and the remaining have Hemophi...
Jan 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Everest climbing permit fee: $15,000 for foreigners, Rs 150,000 for Nepalis
Everest climbing permit fee: $15,000 for foreigners, Rs 150,...
Those planning to climb Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, will have to pay $7,500 instead of $5,500 in the autumn season. The fee for the winter and monsoon seasons has increased from $3,750 to $2,750.
Jan 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt waives fees for travelers at Pokhara and Bhairahawa int’l airports
Govt waives fees for travelers at Pokhara and Bhairahawa int...
According to Binod Prakash Singh, secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, it has been decided to completely waive the airport service fee until September 2026.
Jan 24, 2025
ECONOMY
GBIA gets satellite-based landing system, operation requires additional steps
GBIA gets satellite-based landing system, operation requires...
The RNP-AR system relies on satellite technology and allows suitably equipped aircraft with adequately trained pilots to land in low-visibility conditions. Its successful implementation at the GBIA marks a significant upgrade from the previous systems.
Jan 24, 2025
SOCIETY
School-going teenager raped, breaks arm upon resisting
School-going teenager raped, breaks arm upon resisting
The victim girl said that while she was going to college on her bicycle at 5 am like every other day, the accused Mandal tried to stop her at a secluded place near the Majhau Tole.
Jan 23, 2025
ECONOMY
Petroleum products worth Rs 87.5 billion imported via Birgunj
Petroleum products worth Rs 87.5 billion imported via Birgun...
Rs 37 billion revenue collection
Jan 23, 2025