Editorial
Two Commendable Government Moves
Two Commendable Government Moves
While one of these government moves proposes increasing the compensation for domestic air accident victims, the other raises the health insurance cover amount. The government plan to raise the compensation for the victims of domestic air accidents brings some relief to the families of passengers kil...
Jan 31, 2025
OPINION
Feminist Foreign Policy and Nepal
Feminist Foreign Policy and Nepal
A world where diplomacy, trade, and international relations are driven by the pursuit of equality, justice, and human rights for all, with a special focus on women and marginalized groups. This is the bold vision of Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP)—a radical shift in how nations interact with eac...
Jan 31, 2025
Market
Samsung Nepal launches Galaxy S25 series, offering AI-powered features and pre-order deals
Samsung Nepal launches Galaxy S25 series, offering AI-powere...
Samsung Nepal has unveiled its latest smartphones, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+, and S25, designed to offer the most advanced AI capabilities for a personalized mobile experience.
Jan 31, 2025
ECONOMY
Commercial banks’ base interest rate falls to as low as 5.19%
Commercial banks’ base interest rate falls to as low as 5.19...
Nepali commercial banks have reduced the base interest rates by an average of 0.21 percentage points after they failed to increase loan investment amid the ongoing economic slowdown.
Jan 31, 2025
POLITICS
Hopes rise for Bipin Joshi’s release as Hamas frees more Israeli hostages
Hopes rise for Bipin Joshi’s release as Hamas frees more Isr...
With Hamas beginning to release foreign nationals alongside Israeli hostages as part of the latest ceasefire deal with Israel, there are strong hopes that a Nepali national believed to be in their captivity will soon be freed.
Jan 30, 2025
SOCIETY
SC Justices to receive minister-like housing in Pulchowk
SC Justices to receive minister-like housing in Pulchowk
According to him, 17 employees, including plumbers and gardeners, are required to manage the justices’ quarters, as was the case with the former ministerial quarters. However, for now, only three employees have been assigned to the task.
Jan 30, 2025
ECONOMY
Ilam’s herbal oils hit French market
Ilam’s herbal oils hit French market
The prices of the oils varies, with incense oil priced at Rs 2,500 per kilogram, fenugreek oil at Rs 6,000, menthol oil at Rs 7,000, and dhasingare oil also at Rs 7,000 per kilogram.
Jan 30, 2025
SPORTS
Leipzig sign in-demand Xavi Simons from PSG until 2027
Leipzig sign in-demand Xavi Simons from PSG until 2027
The Red Bull-owned club announced the transfer on Thursday, making it Leipzig's first big signing since Jurgen Klopp took over as its parent company's Global Head of Soccer in early January.
Jan 30, 2025
WORLD
No survivors from plane, helicopter collision in Washington
No survivors from plane, helicopter collision in Washington
US officials said Thursday there were likely no survivors after a passenger jet carrying 64 people collided in midair with a military helicopter and crashed into the icy waters of Washington's Potomac river.
Jan 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Naturalized citizenship for children born abroad to Nepali mothers with unidentified fathe...
Naturalized citizenship for children born abroad to Nepali m...
The government has introduced a bill to grant naturalized citizenship to the children of women who gave birth abroad. This provision has been made in the bill to amend the Nepal Citizenship Act 2006 that was introduced in the House of Representatives.
Jan 30, 2025