WORLD
Trump safe after being targeted in second apparent assassination attempt
Trump safe after being targeted in second apparent assassina...
West Palm Beach, Florida, Sept 16: The FBI is investigating what it said is an apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his Florida golf club Sunday, the second time in two months there’s been an apparent attempt on the former president’s life.
Sep 16, 2024
Editorial
A breach of trust
A breach of trust
Recent revelations of embezzlement at our iconic heritage sites have shaken the trust in one of the country’s most vital sectors—tourism. In a probe initiated in June and July, a shocking case of fraud involving 37 police officials, 377 tour guides and drivers, and five counter officials has come to...
Sep 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Dengue infection affects 9,500 nationwide, claims 6 lives
Dengue infection affects 9,500 nationwide, claims 6 lives
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Dengue fever has affected 9,486 people across Nepal from January to September 13, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD). During this period, the disease resulted in six fatalities.
Sep 15, 2024
SOCIETY
CIAA filed 201 cases of corruption against 1,545 individuals in FY 2023/24, over double th...
CIAA filed 201 cases of corruption against 1,545 individuals...
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) brought 201 corruption-related cases involving 1,545 individuals to the Special Court in the fiscal year 2023/24.
Sep 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Electricity through national grid reaches Susta, across the Narayani River
Electricity through national grid reaches Susta, across the...
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Electricity from the national transmission grid has now reached Susta Rural Municipality-5 in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta West) across the Narayani River to provide power to the isolated area.
Sep 15, 2024
ECONOMY
NOC slashes price of petrol by Rs 4 per liter and diesel by Rs 5 per liter
NOC slashes price of petrol by Rs 4 per liter and diesel by...
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the price of petrol by Rs 4 per liter and diesel by Rs 5 per liter.
Sep 15, 2024
POLITICS
PM Oli discusses making small digital transactions free
PM Oli discusses making small digital transactions free
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has initiated discussions with relevant authorities to eliminate fees on small digital transactions.
Sep 15, 2024
SOCIETY
No penalty for Nepal Telecom’s overdue bills if paid by mid-November
No penalty for Nepal Telecom’s overdue bills if paid by mid-...
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Nepal Telecom has decided to offer a penalty waiver for customers who have not paid their bills for services used.
Sep 15, 2024
SOCIETY
Judicial Council Regulations amendment triggers bar-bench conflict
Judicial Council Regulations amendment triggers bar-bench co...
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: A year ago, an amendment to the Judicial Council Regulations sparked a conflict between the Bar (legal practitioners) and the Bench (judges). Nepal Bar Association (NBA) insists that the process of appointing judges should not proceed until the amended regulations are repealed.
Sep 15, 2024
SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
Sculptors busy creating idols of Lord Vishwakarma (In Photos)
Sculptors busy creating idols of Lord Vishwakarma (In Photos...
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: As Vishwakarma Puja approaches, the work of making idols of the deity is in full swing. Since Vishwakarma Puja falls on September 17 this year, the sculpting process is progressing rapidly.
Sep 15, 2024