SOCIETY
Turkey's ‘miracle baby’ interests Nepal’s ‘miracle boy’!
Turkey's ‘miracle baby’ interests Nepal’s ‘miracle boy’!
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KATHMANDU, Feb 10: The tragic stories and pictures after the devastating earthquake in Turkey that killed more than 15,000 people in Turkey on Monday are watched by millions of people around the world sitting in their rooms. One out of these millions is the 'miracle boy' of Nepal, Sonis Awal, who wa...
Feb 11, 2023
SOCIETY
NMA demands action against those involved in beating Dr Singh for walking during president...
NMA demands action against those involved in beating Dr Sing...
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has demanded action against the security personnel involved in beating Dr Janith Singh, a surgeon at the National Trauma Center for walking during presidential escort on Friday. NMA has given a 24-hour deadline to take action against the security pe...
Feb 11, 2023
ECONOMY
Experts urge govt to manage food grains as there is no winter rain
Experts urge govt to manage food grains as there is no winte...
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Experts have suggested that the government should take precautions in food security as the lack of winter rain due to climate change may cause problems in the food cycle.
Feb 11, 2023
OPINION
Effective Disaster Preparedness: Need of the Nation
Effective Disaster Preparedness: Need of the Nation
Recently, Turkey and Syria have been hit hard by a couple of powerful earthquakes. At the time of writing this piece, over 15,000 people had died and 6000 houses had been destroyed in these two neighboring countries according to the preliminary reports. Due to freezing weather conditions and snowfal...
Feb 11, 2023
SOCIETY
NTB alarmed by fake letter inviting Indian singer Arijit Singh using its stamp
NTB alarmed by fake letter inviting Indian singer Arijit Sin...
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has requested concerned authorities including the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police to take action against those involved in using fake stamps and letterheads of the board to invite renowned Indian singer Arijit Singh to a musical show in...
Feb 11, 2023
SOCIETY
TIA General Manager suspended for ‘demanding bribe’ from international airlines
TIA General Manager suspended for ‘demanding bribe’ from int...
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, has said that the General Manager of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Prem Nath Thakur, has been suspended after he allegedly asked for a bribe from Thai Smile Airways.
Feb 11, 2023
ECONOMY
NRB continues with tightened monetary policy through mid-term review
NRB continues with tightened monetary policy through mid-ter...
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has made provisions for banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to restructure and reschedule the outstanding loans up to Rs 20 million given to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by mid-July 2024 in an attempt to give respite to the SMEs.
Feb 11, 2023
SOCIETY
‘Participation of women in science and technology a must to address the greatest challenge...
‘Participation of women in science and technology a must to...
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: On the occasion of the 8th International Day for Women and Girls in Science, UNESCO and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) conducted a dialogue on, “Leadership of Women and Girls in Science” on Friday.
Feb 11, 2023
SOCIETY
Police beat up doctor for walking during presidential escort
Police beat up doctor for walking during presidential escort
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Dr Janith Singh, a surgeon at the National Trauma Center, has been seriously injured after security personnel deployed for the security of the president hit him with batons while walking on the road during the presidential escort on Friday.
Feb 11, 2023
Editorial
What Too Little Winter Rains Mean for Nepal
What Too Little Winter Rains Mean for Nepal
The winter season in Nepal is known for its abundant rainfall that replenishes the soil and sustains the livelihoods of the people in the country. However, this year, the country is facing a crisis due to the lack of winter rains, which has raised concerns about food security and environmental conse...
Feb 11, 2023