ECONOMY
Paragliding fee drops to Rs 3,000 from Rs 12,000 in Pokhara
Paragliding fee drops to Rs 3,000 from Rs 12,000 in Pokhara
POKHARA, Jan 10: Paragliding flights in Pokhara have now become affordable for an average middle-class family of Nepal after the end of the syndicate system. The fees have taken a nosedive due to competition in the market after the end of a one-door system for fixing the rate of paragliding flights.
Jan 10, 2024
SOCIETY
Self proclaimed 'ascetic' Ram Bahadur Bamjan arrested
Self proclaimed 'ascetic' Ram Bahadur Bamjan arrested
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has arrested Ram Bahadur Bamjan, a self-proclaimed ascetic from near Kathmandu.
Jan 10, 2024
Editorial
Translate words into real action
Translate words into real action
Acknowledging the failure of the government to address the grievances of a large number of victims of cooperatives even after a long time, Prime Minister Pushpa Kumar Dahal on Monday directed the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to come up with a concrete proposal to address the issue.
Jan 10, 2024
POLITICS
Family members of 115 Nepali nationals joining the Russian Army seek govt assistance for r...
Family members of 115 Nepali nationals joining the Russian A...
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Minister for Foreign Affairs NP Saud has said that the family members of 115 Nepali nationals, who joined the Russian army, have applied for government assistance to rescue them.
Jan 09, 2024
SOCIETY
Conflict-affected families of security personnel urge PM Dahal to address their genuine co...
Conflict-affected families of security personnel urge PM Dah...
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Families of security personnel who lost their lives in the course of the decade-long armed conflict in the country met with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal today, urging him to address their legitimate concerns regarding transitional justice.
Jan 09, 2024
POLITICS
Why did NC leader Sitaula choose a different path?
Why did NC leader Sitaula choose a different path?
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Former General Secretary of Nepali Congress (NC) Krishna Prasad Sitaula has filed nominations for National Assembly member from Koshi Province. Pradip Sunuwar proposed his nomination and Himal Karki seconded the proposal.
Jan 09, 2024
POLITICS
Govt forms three-member inquiry committee to probe dedicated trunk line dispute
Govt forms three-member inquiry committee to probe dedicated...
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: The government has formed a probe committee to resolve the tariff dispute of dedicated and trunk lines.
Jan 09, 2024
WORLD
Former Bhutan PM wins elections overshadowed by economic strife
Former Bhutan PM wins elections overshadowed by economic str...
THIMPHU, Jan 9: Former prime minister Tshering Tobgay's party won Bhutan's election Tuesday, media reported, after polls dominated by economic threats challenging the Himalayan kingdom's longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over growth.
Jan 09, 2024
ECONOMY
Upper Modi 'A' Hydropower Project finalizes financial closure
Upper Modi 'A' Hydropower Project finalizes financial closur...
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: The promoters of the Upper Modi 'A' Hydropower Project have finalized the financial closure of the 42-MW project to be constructed at Annapurna rural municipality of Kaski district.
Jan 09, 2024
POLITICS
PM Dahal against imposing an additional financial burden on foreign migrant workers
PM Dahal against imposing an additional financial burden on...
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has instructed the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security to refrain from making or implementing decisions that would impose an additional financial burden on migrant workers seeking jobs abroad.
Jan 09, 2024