POLITICS
Sita: A guiding force in the political journey of PM Dahal
Sita: A guiding force in the political journey of PM Dahal
Sita Dahal, a remarkable woman whose influence extended far beyond her role as the wife of Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 69.
Jul 13, 2023
Editorial
Nepal's redundant ship management agencies
Nepal's redundant ship management agencies
In an era where financial prudence is crucial, it is concerning to witness the government allocating significant funds to maintain two separate entities dedicated to ship management. Despite the absence of ships operating within Nepal, the Waterway Project and the Nepal Shipping Office continue to i...
Jul 13, 2023
ECONOMY
CIAA files case against 13 people for corruption
CIAA files case against 13 people for corruption
KATHMANDU, July 12: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a case against thirteen individuals in the Special Court on charges of corruption.
Jul 12, 2023
ECONOMY
Poor infrastructure for distribution system leads to an increasing wastage of produced ele...
Poor infrastructure for distribution system leads to an incr...
KATHMANDU, July 12: Lack of proper planning for energy management has led to wastage of large amounts of produced electricity, while the needy people have been deprived from having adequate availability of energy in their areas.
Jul 12, 2023
POLITICS
Japan agrees to provide Rs 385 million to Nepal under JDS
Japan agrees to provide Rs 385 million to Nepal under JDS
KATHMANDU, July 12: The governments of Nepal and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in regard with the implementation of the phase III of the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship under the Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) program.
Jul 12, 2023
ECONOMY
DoFE refuses to file complaints against defrauding manpower companies
DoFE refuses to file complaints against defrauding manpower...
KATHMANDU, July 12: Senior officials at the Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE) are responsible for regulating manpower agencies across the country. However, the irony is that it appears to be the manpower agencies regulating the DoFE officials instead.
Jul 12, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse gains 25.31 points, daily turnover amount increases to Rs 3.187 billion on Wednesday
Nepse gains 25.31 points, daily turnover amount increases to...
KATHMANDU, July 12: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday inclined up 25.31 points to close at 2,097.55 points.
Jul 12, 2023
ECONOMY
Import of daily essentials through Biratnagar border point to face stricter regulations
Import of daily essentials through Biratnagar border point t...
BIRATNAGAR, July 12: In a concerted effort to boost business activities in Biratnagar, authorities led by the Biratnagar Metropolitan City have taken measures to curb imports through the border without paying the customs duty. A discussion held on Tuesday highlighted the need to tighten customs regu...
Jul 12, 2023
WORLD
Thai diplomat meets with Suu Kyi in detention in Myanmar and says she wants to join talks...
Thai diplomat meets with Suu Kyi in detention in Myanmar and...
JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 12: Thailand’s top diplomat said Wednesday that he met ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi in detention over the weekend and she conveyed her openness to engage in talks to resolve the crisis in her strife-torn nation.
Jul 12, 2023
POLITICS
Socialist Front meeting uncertain with passing of Sita Dahal
Socialist Front meeting uncertain with passing of Sita Dahal
KATHMANDU, July 12: A meeting of the Socialist Front summoned for today has been uncertain with the demise of CPN (Maoist Center) leader Sita Dahal, the spouse of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
Jul 12, 2023