WORLD
Only four nations doing enough to stub out smoking: WHO
Only four nations doing enough to stub out smoking: WHO
GENEVA, Aug 1: Only four countries -- Brazil, Mauritius, the Netherlands and Turkey -- have adopted all the anti-tobacco measures recommended in the fight against the "deadly scourge" of smoking, the World Health Organization said Monday.
Aug 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt-private sector collaboration must for self-reliant economy: Chief Secretary Aryal
Govt-private sector collaboration must for self-reliant econ...
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Chief Secretary Dr Baikuntha Aryal has said collaboration and cooperation between government and private sector helps foster economic activities.
Aug 01, 2023
POLITICS
DPM Khadka directs NA to make aviation service more credible
DPM Khadka directs NA to make aviation service more credible
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka has directed the Nepali Army (NA) to make its aviation service further credible and service-orientated.
Aug 01, 2023
POLITICS
Civil servants continue to disregard transfer orders
Civil servants continue to disregard transfer orders
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) Amanlal Modi has again taken another ambitious decision, to send employees from easily accessible areas to remote areas and vice-versa. But the higher officials of the ministry are not confident that this decision wi...
Aug 01, 2023
SOCIETY
Thousands of Bolbam devotees throng Pashupatinath temple
Thousands of Bolbam devotees throng Pashupatinath temple
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Thousands of Bolbam pilgrims have offered sacred water at Pashupatinath Temple by bringing it from Sundarijal on Monday, the third Monday of Shrawan month.
Aug 01, 2023
OPINION
The Power of Resonant Leadership Style
The Power of Resonant Leadership Style
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) can make you the top ranker in school, help you write a well-researched thesis, and make you a great analyst and critic of theories. Still, IQ does not necessarily get you a passing mark in teamwork, empathy, or social connections. But Emotional Quotient (EQ)—the ability t...
Aug 01, 2023
POLITICS
Madhesh province cabinet reshuffled for the sixth time in less than seven months
Madhesh province cabinet reshuffled for the sixth time in le...
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: The cabinet in Madhesh Province has been reshuffled for the sixth time after two ministers belonging to the Janamat Party led by Dr CK Raut resigned from the post on Monday. The Janamat party had one minister and one state minister in the cabinet of Madhesh province.
Aug 01, 2023
SPORTS
Team Nepal leaves for India for ITF Taekwondo Championship
Team Nepal leaves for India for ITF Taekwondo Championship
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: A 25-member team comprising 14 taekwondo players left for India on Monday to compete in the 7th South Asian International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) Championship.
Aug 01, 2023
Editorial
Expedite Appointment of Chief Justice
Expedite Appointment of Chief Justice
Justice delayed is justice denied. This age-old adage holds true in every society, and Nepal is no exception. The recent confusion and delay surrounding the appointment of the Chief Justice in Nepal have raised serious concerns about the state of the judiciary and the functioning of the country's co...
Aug 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal reports 77 percent paddy transplantation by July end
Nepal reports 77 percent paddy transplantation by July end
KATHMANDU, July 31: As of July 28, the paddy transplantation rate across the country stands at 77 percent, according to the Agriculture Information and Training Center.
Jul 31, 2023