ECONOMY
NOC hikes petrol price, slashes price of diesel and kerosene
NOC hikes petrol price, slashes price of diesel and kerosene
The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has hiked the price of petrol and reduced the price of diesel and kerosene effective from Sunday midnight.
Dec 16, 2024
Editorial
The Forgotten Law
The Forgotten Law
Nepal's Social Practices (Reform) Act 2033 BS, enacted during the early years of King Birendra’s reign, has been effectively dead since its inception. The 47-year old law consists of 21 sections. Despite its enactment, none of its provisions have been implemented.
Dec 16, 2024
ECONOMY
Regular flights between Kathmandu and Tikapur resume after 27 years
Regular flights between Kathmandu and Tikapur resume after 2...
Tikapur Airport in Kailali, which was closed for regular flights since February 1997, officially resumed its services beginning Sunday.
Dec 16, 2024
SPORTS
Royals secure playoff spot, final match to decide the final spot
Royals secure playoff spot, final match to decide the final...
Sudurpaschim Royals have qualified for the playoffs of the inaugural season of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) with a match to spare, beating Pokhara Avengers by 5 runs in an exciting match on Sunday.
Dec 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Manakamana Cable car service to remain closed for two days
Manakamana Cable car service to remain closed for two days
The Mankamana cable car was brought into operation for the first time in Nepal since November 24, 1998, bringing convenience to pilgrims going to Manakamana temple, a famous religious site in Sahid Lakhan Rural Municipality of Gorkha.
Dec 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Aviation Minister Pandey urges Cambodia for operating Cambodia-Bhairahawa flights
Aviation Minister Pandey urges Cambodia for operating Cambod...
The Cambodian Minister invited Minister Pandey for an official visit to Cambodia.
Dec 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Commercial banks adjust interest rates for Poush
Commercial banks adjust interest rates for Poush
NMB Bank, Prime Commercial Bank, and Agricultural Development Bank have raised their interest rates. In contrast, Nepal Bank, Sanima Bank, and NIC Asia Bank have lowered their rates compared to the previous month.
Dec 15, 2024
SPORTS
Nima Rinji Sherpa named Brand Ambassador for Int'l Inter University “Jay Nepal Cup” T20 Cr...
Nima Rinji Sherpa named Brand Ambassador for Int'l Inter Uni...
KATHMANDU, Dec 15: World-record-holding 18-year-old mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for the International Inter-University “Jay Nepal Cup” T20 Cricket Tournament, organized by the Nepal Students’ Union (NSU) Central Committee.
Dec 15, 2024
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Kirat Community celebrates Udhauli festival in Kathmandu (Photo Feature)
Kirat Community celebrates Udhauli festival in Kathmandu (Ph...
The Udhauli festival was also observed with fanfare in Kathmandu. On Sunday, young Kirati men and women adorned their traditional dresses and engaged in the Sakewa Sili dance in Gokarneswar, Kathmandu.
Dec 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Construction of Butwal-Bardaghat 220 kV transmission line completes
Construction of Butwal-Bardaghat 220 kV transmission line co...
The estimated cost of the new Butwal-Bardghat transmission line, which was constructed with the investment of the Nepal government and the NEA, along with a concessional loan from the Asian Development Bank, is approximately Rs 1 billion.
Dec 15, 2024