SOCIETY
Bala Chaturdashi Festival: Devotees sow ‘Shatbij’ at Shiva temples across the country (Wit...
Bala Chaturdashi Festival: Devotees sow ‘Shatbij’ at Shiva t...
The devotees have been gathering since early morning, mainly at the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu. Before sowing the "Shatbij," they lit lamps and large oil lamps last night in memory of their ancestors and stayed awake throughout the night in vigil.
Nov 30, 2024
POLITICS
Chinese foreign ministry announces PM Oli’s China visit
Chinese foreign ministry announces PM Oli’s China visit
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Friday said that Prime Minister Oli's visit will continue until December 5.
Nov 30, 2024
International
UK lawmakers vote to legalize assisted dying
UK lawmakers vote to legalize assisted dying
In the first parliamentary vote on the matter in nearly a decade, Members of Parliament (MPs) approved the bill, which allows terminally ill adults expected to die within six months to seek assistance to end their lives.
Nov 30, 2024
Editorial
A Prudent Step towards Efficiency
A Prudent Step towards Efficiency
Nepal will not be an exception if such changes are incorporated into the constitution. It is common for the Vice President to have an office in the Parliament when presiding over the upper house and a separate office outside the Parliament for their duties as Vice President.
Nov 30, 2024
OPINION
The Cult of Mathematical Conundrum
The Cult of Mathematical Conundrum
Economists started to adopt a new perspective, viewing voters as rational maximisers and politicians as entrepreneurial actors operating within a market-like environment. This marked the beginning of an era in which the principles of supply and demand were applied to the study of political behaviour...
Nov 30, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepali carpet exports surpass Rs 4 billion in four months
Nepali carpet exports surpass Rs 4 billion in four months
Nepali-made carpets have gained popularity not only in the domestic market but also internationally. These textile floor coverings are now being exported to around 50 countries worldwide.
Nov 30, 2024
POLITICS
Ruling parties propose dual role for VP as National Assembly chair
Ruling parties propose dual role for VP as National Assembly...
Article 92 of the Constitution currently has provisions for the election of the chairperson and vice chairperson of the National Assembly. Preparations are underway to amend this article and eliminate the election system for the chairperson.
Nov 30, 2024
SPORTS
Nepal Premier League kicks-off today
Nepal Premier League kicks-off today
The auctions for team ownership was held on September 5 in which Nepal T Twenty Cricket Pvt. Ltd. bought Pokhara Avengers for the maximum price of Rs 35.7 million. For this season, each team had a salary cap of Rs nine million for domestic auction of players.
Nov 30, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt fixes minimum support price of sugarcane to Rs 585 per quintal
Govt fixes minimum support price of sugarcane to Rs 585 per...
The new price has reached Rs 585 per quintal. Meanwhile, the Mahottari chapter of Sugarcane Farmers' Association said the rise in sugarcane price has not been adjusted to the ratio of the increase in the price of the commodity in general.
Nov 29, 2024
POLITICS
MoHA recommends five technical SPs for promotion to SSP
MoHA recommends five technical SPs for promotion to SSP
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has recommended five technical Superintendents of Police (SPs) of Nepal Police for promotion to the post of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP).
Nov 29, 2024