SOCIETY
Domestic airlines warn of possible service cuts as fuel prices surge
Domestic airlines warn of possible service cuts as fuel pric...
The Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) said in a letter to Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadkaraj Paudel that immediate relief and policy support are needed to ease the financial pressure on airlines.
7 hours ago
WORLD
No vessel can transit Strait of Hormuz without Iran's permission: army
No vessel can transit Strait of Hormuz without Iran's permis...
Controlling the Strait of Hormuz is "an inherent right" of Iran, of which the country had not made use for years, Akraminia said, according to footage of his remarks carried by Iranian media.
8 hours ago
SOCIETY
NBA calls ordinance use by strong majority govt “unfortunate”
NBA calls ordinance use by strong majority govt “unfortunate...
Speaking at a program marking World Press Freedom Day in the capital, Dr. Mishra stressed that active vigilance from civil society is essential to protect press freedom and democracy. He said press freedom remains under global risk and must be defended not only in constitutional provisions but also...
8 hours ago
SOCIETY
Illegal structures at Sattale area, Pathibhara and Tenzing Chowk of Kapan are being razed...
Illegal structures at Sattale area, Pathibhara and Tenzing C...
Assistant District Officer in Kathmandu, Mukti Ram Rijal, said the illegal structures were removed in Kapan of Budhanilakantha Municipality, establishing coordination with the Ministry of Urban Development, District Administration Office Kathmandu and Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
8 hours ago
WORLD
German fertiliser makers and farmers struggle with Iran war fallout
German fertiliser makers and farmers struggle with Iran war...
Wittenberg, better known to many as a cradle of the Protestant Reformation, is also home to a chemical plant founded in 1915, in the midst of World War I.
9 hours ago
SOCIETY
Land screening begins for squatters
Land screening begins for squatters
It aims to find out whether those presenting them as landless quarters own land in any parts of the country. MoLMCPA Joint-Secretary and Spokesperson Ganesh Prasad Bhatta said the examination is based on various policies, rules and procedures and the government is committed to making it transparent...
9 hours ago
SOCIETY
FNJ marks World Press Freedom Day, calls free press a fundamental human rights
FNJ marks World Press Freedom Day, calls free press a fundam...
National Human Rights Commission member Manoj Duwadi unveiled an annual report, reflecting the status of press freedom in the country. Describing press freedom and freedom of expression as a vital part of human rights, he said that the NHRC always stands for protection and promotion of human rights....
9 hours ago
POLITICS
Sagar Dhakal sworn in as central secretariat member of RSP
Sagar Dhakal sworn in as central secretariat member of RSP
Dhakal was sworn in by party chairperson Rabi Lamichhane during a ceremony held on Sunday at the party’s central office in Banasthali, Kathmandu.
10 hours ago
SOCIETY
Free press is backbone of democracy: VP Yadav
Free press is backbone of democracy: VP Yadav
In his statement, the VP noted that media today is no longer confined to print or broadcast. Social media has accelerated the reach of news, but the influence of algorithms can sometimes push accurate reporting into the background while amplifying misleading content.
10 hours ago
WORLD
Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal
Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal
The dour outlook came after Iran's Tasnim and Fars news agencies reported Tehran submitted a 14-point proposal to mediator Islamabad. Details included ending the conflict on all fronts and enacting a new framework for the crucial Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim said.
10 hours ago