Editorial
Balen's Ad Hoc Decision
Balen's Ad Hoc Decision
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) recently announced a decision that mandates all microbuses and jeep services to operate exclusively from the New Bus Park starting June 16 in order to address perennial traffic congestion in Kathmandu. Upon closer examination, it becomes evident that this new measur...
Jun 14, 2023
BLOG
Hills are bleeding
Hills are bleeding
Take a trip out of Kathmandu – anywhere. The hills are scarred, and it seems beyond repair. One should not be surprised to come across massive hills, even precarious and unsteady hillocks by the side of the road, being bulldozed and flattened to make way for plotting, village roads, eateries, and bu...
Jun 13, 2023
SOCIETY
Long-distance transportation service to be operated from New Bus Park from June 16
Long-distance transportation service to be operated from New...
KATHMANDU, June 13: Long, medium and short-distance vehicles heading outside the Kathmandu Valley are all set to operate their services from the New Bus Park, Gongabu, starting from June 16.
Jun 13, 2023
WORLD
Russian strikes kill 11 in Zelensky's hometown
Russian strikes kill 11 in Zelensky's hometown
KYIV, UKRAINE, June 13: Russian missile strikes on the hometown of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky killed 11 people early Tuesday, as Moscow said it had captured Western armoured vehicles from Kyiv's forces.
Jun 13, 2023
SOCIETY
Pashupati Jalhari contains 10 kg gold, OAG report misleading: PADT
Pashupati Jalhari contains 10 kg gold, OAG report misleading...
KATHMANDU, June 13: The Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) has claimed that the golden Jalhari offered to the Pashupatinath temple contains 10 kg of gold.
Jun 13, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt will support fine art sector: Foreign Minister Saud
Govt will support fine art sector: Foreign Minister Saud
KATHMANDU, June 13: Foreign Minister NP Saud has pledged necessary support from his side and from the government for the development of the fine arts sector.
Jun 13, 2023
POLITICS
Nepal-UAE labor JWC talks to be held on Wednesday
Nepal-UAE labor JWC talks to be held on Wednesday
KATHMANDU, June 13: Nepal and the UAE will be sitting for talks to decide on the renewal of the labor agreement between the two countries. The meeting of Nepal-UAE Labor Joint Working Committee (JWC) is scheduled to be held in Chandragiri, Kathmandu, on Wednesday. The official team of the UAE has al...
Jun 13, 2023
ECONOMY
NAC to start two flights a week from Resunga Airport in Gulmi
NAC to start two flights a week from Resunga Airport in Gulm...
GULMI, June 13: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is going to start two flights a week from Resunga Airport in Gulmi. Previously, NAC only operated only one flight a week on Friday.
Jun 13, 2023
POLITICS
Nepal Embassy in Pakistan commemorates 70th anniversary of the first ascent to Mt Everest
Nepal Embassy in Pakistan commemorates 70th anniversary of t...
KATHMANDU, June 13: The Embassy of Nepal in Pakistan hosted a special event to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first ascent to Mount Everest and International Mt. Everest Day-2023. The event was attended by Everest Summiteers, alpinists, media personnel, and friends of Nepal in Islamabad.
Jun 13, 2023
ECONOMY
Continuation of commercial flights at GBIA challenging: Minister Kirati
Continuation of commercial flights at GBIA challenging: Mini...
LUMBINI, June 13: The national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), has launched commercial flights targeting Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA), Bhairahawa, 13 months after the airport came into operation.
Jun 13, 2023