POLITICS
Madhesh Province Chief Minister Yadav to take oath today
Madhesh Province Chief Minister Yadav to take oath today
JANAKPRDHAM, Jan 13: The newly-appointed Chief Minister of Madhesh Province Saroj Kumar Yadav is taking the oath of office and secrecy at noon today, according to the Office of the Province Chief.
Jan 13, 2023
SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
In Pictures: People throng vegetable market to buy yams, sweet potatoes for Maghe Sankrant...
In Pictures: People throng vegetable market to buy yams, swe...
KATHMANDU, Jan 13: As Maghe Sankranti is just two days away, a large number of people are seen thronging to vegetable markets in Kathmandu Valley to buy Sakharkhand, yams, potatoes, and other goods in vegetable markets.
Jan 13, 2023
POLITICS
Former CIAA Commissioner Pathak found guilty in corruption case
Former CIAA Commissioner Pathak found guilty in corruption c...
KATHMANDU, Jan 13: The Special Court has sentenced Raj Narayan Pathak, the former commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), and a college administrator Lambodar Neupane, who bribed Pathak, to three years in jail and Rs 3.9 million in fine.
Jan 13, 2023
POLITICS
Province 1 Chief Minister Karki to take vote of confidence today
Province 1 Chief Minister Karki to take vote of confidence t...
BIRATNAGAR, Jan 13: Chief Minister of Province No. 1 Hikmat Kumar Karki is scheduled to take the vote of confidence from the province assembly meeting today. The meeting of the provincial assembly has been summoned at 1PM.
Jan 13, 2023
SOCIETY
Do changing Nepali wedding practices indicate acculturation?
Do changing Nepali wedding practices indicate acculturation?
KATHMANDU, Jan 13: Nepal being a multicultural, multiethnic and multilingual nation, there are distinct wedding rituals and practices of various communities in the country. Being a micro social construct, marriage is one of the foremost auspicious events in anyone’s life. So, traditionally, people h...
Jan 13, 2023
ECONOMY
CNI welcomes NBA decision to reduce interest rate
CNI welcomes NBA decision to reduce interest rate
KATHMANDU, Jan 13: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has welcomed the decision of Nepal Bankers’ Association to reduce the interest rate.
Jan 13, 2023
OPINION
Consolidating Myanmar-Bangladesh Ties
Consolidating Myanmar-Bangladesh Ties
If Bangladesh and Myanmar improve their relations with each other, their dependence on China and India could be reduced and they could increase trade with other countries in Southeast Asia and South Asia.
Jan 13, 2023
SOCIETY
17 DIGs of Nepal Police transferred
17 DIGs of Nepal Police transferred
KATHMANDU, Jan 12: The Ministry of Home Affairs has transferred 17 Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) of Police. According to the decision of the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday, their postings have been transferred.
Jan 13, 2023
ECONOMY
Operation of crusher plant in the name of fertiliser factory
Operation of crusher plant in the name of fertiliser factory
POKHARA, Jan 13: It has been found that crusher plants are operating without registration in Kaski. The illegally-operated crusher plants also do not meet the standards, and are not paying taxes. During a monitoring of river and mineral resources in the district by Kaski District Monitoring Committe...
Jan 13, 2023
SOCIETY
Squatters ready to leave the settlement if there is an arrangement to settle elsewhere
Squatters ready to leave the settlement if there is an arran...
KATHMANDU, Jan 13: The squatters living on the banks of the Bagmati River in Thapathali have said that they are ready to leave their current settlement if there is an arrangement for living elsewhere.
Jan 13, 2023