SOCIETY
Sobhraj ‘the serpent’ released from Central Jail
Sobhraj ‘the serpent’ released from Central Jail
KATHMANDU, Nov 23: French serial killer Charles Sobhraj nicknamed ‘the serpent’ and ‘the bikini killer’, whose string of murders across Asia in the 1970s was portrayed in the Netflix series "The Serpent", has been released from the central jail, Kathmandu.
Dec 23, 2022
SOCIETY
Wildfire remains key challenge to forest management
Wildfire remains key challenge to forest management
MORANG, Dec 23: Despite the government’s efforts to conserve forest areas through different ways, forest fires have remained a major challenge in Morang district. A total of 185,600 hectares of land is covered with forest in Morang.
Dec 23, 2022
SOCIETY
Cold wave, thick fog affect daily life in Terai
Cold wave, thick fog affect daily life in Terai
MALANGWA, Dec 23: Normal life in the Terai including Sarlahi district has been badly affected due to thick fog and cold waves. Thick fog has blanketed the district from early morning today while the cold wave has also been reported.
Dec 23, 2022
ECONOMY
Gold price decreases by Rs 1,200 per tola
Gold price decreases by Rs 1,200 per tola
KATHMANDU, Dec 23: The price of gold has decreased by Rs 1,200 per tola (11.66 grams) in the domestic market today.
Dec 23, 2022
POLITICS
NC begins processes to pick PP leader in Madhes Province
NC begins processes to pick PP leader in Madhes Province
JANAKPURDHAM, Dec 23: The Nepali Congress (NC) has initiated processes to select the parliamentary party (PP) leader in the Madhesh Province Assembly.
Dec 23, 2022
ECONOMY
India lifts ban on wheat export to Nepal
India lifts ban on wheat export to Nepal
KATHMANDU, Dec 23: India has lifted the ban it had enforced on export of wheat to Nepal some five months ago. On Thursday, India issued a permission to import 50,000 tons of wheat.
Dec 23, 2022
ECONOMY
Govt unveils a new Strategic Action Plan for Visit Nepal Decade
Govt unveils a new Strategic Action Plan for Visit Nepal Dec...
KATHMANDU, Dec 23: The government has prepared the Strategic Action Plan for Visit Nepal Decade (2023-2032) with a target to bring in 3.5 million tourists and create 1 million additional jobs in the country’s tourism industry.
Dec 23, 2022
OPINION
US Seeks Closer Ties with Africa
US Seeks Closer Ties with Africa
The US has completely realized the importance of Africa and investing in Africa is not just about competing with China and Russia; apart from the natural resources, Africa is an epicenter of tremendous opportunity. If human capital truly is the greatest asset for economic growth, Africa has unapprec...
Dec 23, 2022
SOCIETY
High Court halts Dharan Mayor Sampang’s soap factory construction plan
High Court halts Dharan Mayor Sampang’s soap factory constru...
Dharan, Dec 23: The court has halted Dharan Sub-metropolis Mayor Harka Sampang’s plan to build a soap factory in Dharan, saying the sub-metropolis had proceeded with the plan to build the factory without completing the due process.
Dec 23, 2022
SOCIETY
Night buses leaving Kathmandu Valley must set off from New Bus Park
Night buses leaving Kathmandu Valley must set off from New B...
KATHMANDU, Dec 23: All night passenger buses leaving the Kathmandu Valley for their destinations must park and start their journey from the New Bus Park in Gongabu with immediate effect.
Dec 23, 2022