Editorial
Promote a Culture of Respecting Healthy Criticisms
Promote a Culture of Respecting Healthy Criticisms
When the voice of truth begins to be silenced, flattery and sycophancy will become the party's character. This is certainly not good for a party that seeks to be a viable alternative to the country's so-called democratic parties.
Jul 06, 2024
OPINION
What’s wrong with Prachanda?
What’s wrong with Prachanda?
Within a week, after PM Prachanda claimed to have “a magic number”, it seems to have vanished, as often happens in magic shows, in the thin air. What went wrong with him? Wasn't he cocksure ruling the country for five years? Late Dr. Harka Gurung used to say, “In Nepali politics what is real is invi...
Jul 06, 2024
POLITICS
Embattled PM Dahal holds discussions with coalition partners amid preparations to take vot...
Embattled PM Dahal holds discussions with coalition partners...
KATHMANDU, July 5: The embattled Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Friday held discussions with the leaders who are supporting him.
Jul 06, 2024
POLITICS
Ashok Rai-led JSP withdraws support to govt
Ashok Rai-led JSP withdraws support to govt
KATHMANDU, July 6: The Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) led by Ashok Kumar Rai has withdrawn its support to the government.
Jul 06, 2024
POLITICS
New coalition formed for establishing political stability: Dr Shashanka Koirala
New coalition formed for establishing political stability: D...
CHITWAN, July 5: Nepali Congress leader Dr Shashanka Koirala has said that the two large parties represented in parliament have forged a new coalition for bringing political stability to the country.
Jul 05, 2024
SOCIETY
SC extends interim order for SEBON Chairman appointment
SC extends interim order for SEBON Chairman appointment
KATHMANDU, July 3: The Supreme Court has extended the short-term interim order it issued earlier in response to a writ petition filed after the government canceled the appointment process of the chairman of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON).
Jul 05, 2024
SOCIETY
Monsoon-related calamities claims 28 lives so far
Monsoon-related calamities claims 28 lives so far
KATHMANDU, July 5: With the beginning of monsoon in the country, 28 people have lost their lives, one is missing and 25 others have been injured in monsoon disasters.
Jul 05, 2024
SOCIETY
Insufficient budget poses challenges for wildlife conservation at CNP
Insufficient budget poses challenges for wildlife conservati...
CHITWAN, July 5: Budget inadequacy has posed challenges to efforts for the conservation of forest and wildlife at the Chitwan National Park (CNP).
Jul 05, 2024
POLITICS
NVC launches probe into residency permits of govt employees
NVC launches probe into residency permits of govt employees
KATHMANDU, July 5: The National Vigilance Center (NVC) has initiated an investigation into whether the Nepal government's secretaries have obtained foreign permanent residency (PR) cards, including those of the US and the UK.
Jul 05, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt not doing enough for Chepang community, ‘the connoisseurs of nature’
Govt not doing enough for Chepang community, ‘the connoisseu...
KATHMANDU, July 4: Residing in Chitwan, Dhading, Makwanpur, and Gorkha districts and surrounded by the Mahabharat mountain range is a community of around 80,000 people. This community, referred to as the Chepang or Chewang, belong to the Tibeto-Burman ethnic group and is one of the indigenous triba...
Jul 05, 2024