Editorial
Combating air pollution in Kathmandu Valley
Combating air pollution in Kathmandu Valley
The recent news that Kathmandu tops the list of the most polluted cities in the world is a matter of great alarm for all Nepalese citizens. With an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 202, Kathmandu has surpassed New Delhi, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Bangkok and Dhaka in terms of pollution, making it the most toxic...
Apr 17, 2023
POLITICS
After assuming office, Foreign Minister Saud begins preparations for PM’s India visit
After assuming office, Foreign Minister Saud begins preparat...
KATHMANDU, April 16: Newly-appointed foreign minister Narayan Prakash Saud has said that preparations will be started for the prime minister's official visit to India.
Apr 16, 2023
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Country adds around 500 megawatts power in 2079 BS
Country adds around 500 megawatts power in 2079 BS
KATHMANDU, April 16: The cooperation between the government and the private sector in the development and expansion of electricity, which is considered to be one of the foundations for the country's economic prosperity, has started bearing fruits.
Apr 16, 2023
SOCIETY
Elderly man, 42-year-old woman tie knot in first ever court marriage in Mugu
Elderly man, 42-year-old woman tie knot in first ever court...
MUGU, April 16: A septuagenarian man in Mugu district has tied the knot with a 42-year-old woman in a first-ever case of an elderly couple registering marriage in the court.
Apr 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Pokhara International Airport reopens after three days
Pokhara International Airport reopens after three days
POKHARA, April 16: Pokhara International Airport, which has been closed since Friday, opened only at 2.30 pm on Sunday. Flights to and from Pokhara had been affected since Thursday evening due to heavy fog.
Apr 16, 2023
SOCIETY
CIAA files corruption case against Bikal Paudel, director of Security Printing Center
CIAA files corruption case against Bikal Paudel, director of...
KATHMANDU, April 16: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a case against government officials including Bikal Paudel, director of Security Printing Center, at the Special Court on charges of corruption.
Apr 16, 2023
SPORTS
Nepal announces national team members for ACC Premier Cup
Nepal announces national team members for ACC Premier Cup
KATHMANDU, April 16: Nepal has announced its final team for the ACC Premier Cup starting from April 18 in Kathmandu.
Apr 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse slides down 2.80 points, daily turnover stands below Rs 1 billion on the first tradi...
Nepse slides down 2.80 points, daily turnover stands below R...
KATHMANDU, April 16: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Sunday dropped marginally by 2.80 points to close at 1,931.68 points.
Apr 16, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepal records 99 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday
Nepal records 99 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday
KATHMANDU, April 16: Nepal recorded 99 new cases of COVID-19 along with 50 recoveries on Sunday, according to the information released by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Apr 16, 2023
POLITICS
President Paudel administers oath to newly-appointed Foreign Minister Saud
President Paudel administers oath to newly-appointed Foreign...
KATHMANDU, April 16: President Ram Chandra Paudel on Sunday administered oath of office and secrecy to newly-appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Prakash (NP) Saud amidst a special ceremony at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas.
Apr 16, 2023