SOCIETY
Conservation of source and recharge of water a must for safeguarding groundwater
Conservation of source and recharge of water a must for safe...
KATHMANDU, July 31: In view of deepening drinking water crisis due to climate change impacts and other reasons, the three layers of government have agreed to work together for regulation of water use, conservation of water source and the recharge system.
Jul 31, 2023
ECONOMY
NIA to take insurers breaching the rule of capital increment to ‘force merger’
NIA to take insurers breaching the rule of capital increment...
KATHMANDU, July 31: The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has stepped up efforts for forced merger of those insurance companies which neglected the regulator’s directive to raise their capital bases.
Jul 31, 2023
SOCIETY
Lumpy skin disease spreading rapidly in Bhaktapur
Lumpy skin disease spreading rapidly in Bhaktapur
BHAKTAPUR, July 31: The rapid spread of lumpy skin disease has taken a heavy toll on livestock in Bhaktapur district. According to the officials at the Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Service Centre, the disease has escalated beyond control.
Jul 31, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt prompts action to ensure supply and storage of rice after India bars export of the fo...
Govt prompts action to ensure supply and storage of rice aft...
KATHMANDU, July 31: The government, citing the possible disruption in rice supply after India imposed a ban on restriction of non-Basmati products, has decided to take measures necessary to tackle the situation.
Jul 31, 2023
Editorial
Reshaping our food consumption pattern to ensure food security
Reshaping our food consumption pattern to ensure food securi...
In the face of India's recent ban on the export of non-Basmati rice, the government has decided to take preemptive measures to address potential disruptions in the food supply chain. A Central Monitoring Committee meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Baikuntha Aryal on Sunday decid...
Jul 31, 2023
POLITICS
Dalit leaders demand action against those involved in caste-based discrimination
Dalit leaders demand action against those involved in caste-...
KATHMANDU, July 30: Dalit community leaders have demanded stern action against the culprits in a case of caste-based discrimination in Bajhang.
Jul 30, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt spends Rs 10.76 billion acquired from donors in incident registration
Govt spends Rs 10.76 billion acquired from donors in inciden...
KATHMANDU, July 30: Administrative records are important for every citizen to avail state perks and services. The local level reserves the legal right and responsibility to manage personal records including birth, death, and migration of citizens.
Jul 30, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse plunges 26.14 points, daily turnover stands at Rs 2.502 billion on Sunday
Nepse plunges 26.14 points, daily turnover stands at Rs 2.50...
KATHMANDU, July 30: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Sunday plunged a notable 26.14 points to close at 2,100.34 points.
Jul 30, 2023
POLITICS
PAC draws parliament's attention to form high-level body to probe 100 kg gold smuggling ca...
PAC draws parliament's attention to form high-level body to...
KATHMANDU, July 30: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has drawn the attention of parliament to form a high-level committee to probe the 100 kg gold smuggling case.
Jul 30, 2023
POLITICS
PM Dahal expedites process to appoint SC Chief Justice
PM Dahal expedites process to appoint SC Chief Justice
KATHMANDU, July 30: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is preparing to call a meeting of the Constitutional Council for the appointment of a new chief justice.
Jul 30, 2023