SOCIETY
Five killed in Mugu jeep accident
Five killed in Mugu jeep accident
MUGU, Aug 15: A jeep accident that occurred in Mugu district has resulted in a loss of five lives.
Aug 15, 2023
OPINION
Nepal’s Quest for balance in a Multipolar Global Landscape
Nepal’s Quest for balance in a Multipolar Global Landscape
“Multipolarization" is a term that we have repeatedly heard in the global political arena over the past two decades. What does "multipolarization" actually mean? It basically refers to the international relations concept that describes a shift away from a unipolar or bipolar world order toward a mor...
Aug 15, 2023
ECONOMY
Contracts of stalled projects will be terminated: Minister Mahat
Contracts of stalled projects will be terminated: Minister M...
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has made it clear that the contracts of projects failing to report the progress will be terminated.
Aug 15, 2023
WORLD
Kim calls for North Korea to boost missile production: KCNA
Kim calls for North Korea to boost missile production: KCNA
SEOUL, Aug 15: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for a "drastic boost" in missile production during visits to key weapons factories, state media said Monday, as South Korea and the United States prepared for joint drills next week.
Aug 15, 2023
SOCIETY
Ruling parties snub UML’s demand to form high-level judicial committee to investigate gold...
Ruling parties snub UML’s demand to form high-level judicial...
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: The ruling parties have concluded that there is no need to form a high-level judicial committee to investigate the recent gold smuggling case.
Aug 15, 2023
ECONOMY
EU launches support in mainstreaming women in trade policies
EU launches support in mainstreaming women in trade policies
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: A workshop that aims at enhancing policy makers’ capacity in integrating gender considerations into trade and trade-related policies has kicked off in Lalitpur on Monday.
Aug 15, 2023
Editorial
Revitalizing Nepal's Electricity Infrastructure
Revitalizing Nepal's Electricity Infrastructure
In an effort to tackle the persistent issue of inadequate electricity distribution and upkeep, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has embarked on an impressive journey, allocating a substantial Rs 48 billion over the past biennium to fortify its infrastructure. This decisive move not only signals...
Aug 15, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt forms task force to address demands of contractors
Govt forms task force to address demands of contractors
FinMin Mahat assures to clear the payments of construction entrepreneurs
Aug 14, 2023
ECONOMY
E-sewa prepares to open IPO for up to 49 percent
E-sewa prepares to open IPO for up to 49 percent
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: E-Sewa Wallet, a digital payment company, has started the process of issuing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the company’s shares to the general public.
Aug 14, 2023
BLOG
Is a four-year bachelor’s program a burden on Nepali students?
Is a four-year bachelor’s program a burden on Nepali student...
Tribhuvan University (TU) officials have put forth the idea of reducing the current four-year bachelor's program to three years in order to alleviate the burden on Nepali students and parents. They cite countries like the UK and India as arguments for such a proposal and argue that Nepal should prod...
Aug 14, 2023