SOCIETY
School teacher, accountant killed in road accident
School teacher, accountant killed in road accident
BHARATPUR, Dec 10: Two people died when a jeep hit a motorcycle at the bridge of Chitai Khola in Madi Municipality-1 on Saturday evening.
Dec 10, 2023
OPINION
Combating Gender-Based Violence in Nepal
Combating Gender-Based Violence in Nepal
The data indicates a troubling trend in which the majority of the offenders in gender-based violence cases are men. This emphasizes the importance of involving men and boys as essential change agents in the battle against gender-based violence.
Dec 10, 2023
SOCIETY
32 quake survivors die due to extreme cold in Jajarkot and Rukum West
32 quake survivors die due to extreme cold in Jajarkot and R...
SURKHET, Dec 8: Since November 4, 32 people living in tarpaulins lost their lives because the government couldn't provide funds for a temporary shelter in time. Among them, 27 were from Jajarkot and five from Rukum West as of last Thursday. The rising cold might unfortunately lead to more casualties...
Dec 10, 2023
WORLD
US 'responsible for bloodshed' of Gaza children after UN veto: Abbas
US 'responsible for bloodshed' of Gaza children after UN vet...
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories, Dec 10: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said Saturday the United States was "responsible for the bloodshed" of children in Gaza after it vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the territory.
Dec 10, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt cannot provide money to pay contractors through non-budgetary measures: MoF
Govt cannot provide money to pay contractors through non-bud...
KATHMANDU, Dec 10: While the contractors have been struggling to receive payment from the government for the work they have already completed, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has refused to pay them through cash transfer.
Dec 10, 2023
ECONOMY
Agriculture Minister Bhusal directs to halt extra allowance for DDC staff
Agriculture Minister Bhusal directs to halt extra allowance...
KATHMANDU, Dec 10: The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) has halted allowances and other benefits of the board of directors and staff of the Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) after the state-owned milk supplier failed to clear the dues of the milk producing farmers on time.
Dec 10, 2023
SOCIETY
Pregnant women and newborns face health risks in remote areas
Pregnant women and newborns face health risks in remote area...
KALIKOT, Dec 9: A woman from Budhinanda Municipality in Bajura gave birth to a child on the way to a health facility on Tuesday. Pansara Rokaya, 31, of Kuru in Budhinanda-4, gave birth to a baby girl on the way to the health post after experiencing labor pains.
Dec 10, 2023
Editorial
Involve NTA and government bodies in Axiata's Ncell deal investigation
Involve NTA and government bodies in Axiata's Ncell deal inv...
The acquisition and sale of businesses in Nepal have lately been shrouded in an atmosphere of doubt and suspicion, leaving the public questioning the integrity of such transactions.
Dec 10, 2023
ECONOMY
SEBON to take action against those influencing stock market through Clubhouse and Facebook
SEBON to take action against those influencing stock market...
KATHMANDU, Dec 9: The Clubhouse, a social media platform, has lately emerged as a hub for stock market gossip, with a select group of individuals using it to manipulate ordinary investors into buying and selling shares.
Dec 09, 2023
ECONOMY
Private sector hails revised monetary policy for FY 2023/24, express doubt over proper imp...
Private sector hails revised monetary policy for FY 2023/24,...
KATHMANDU, Dec 9: The private sector welcomed the first quarterly review of the monetary policy for the current fiscal year unveiled by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Friday.
Dec 09, 2023