OPINION
When Will the Solarpunk Movement Take Root in Parliament?
When Will the Solarpunk Movement Take Root in Parliament?
When we tune into the livecast from Nepal's Federal Parliament, it becomes evident that the majority, if not all, of the discussions lack substance and depth. It's disheartening to see how disconnected Members of Parliament often appear, as they engage in debates about history and current affairs wh...
Jul 25, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal’s trade deficit declines 15.45 percent to Rs 1.454 trillion in FY 2022/23
Nepal’s trade deficit declines 15.45 percent to Rs 1.454 tri...
KATHMANDU, July 25: Nepal suffered a trade deficit of Rs 1.454 trillion, a decline of 15.45 percent, in the last fiscal year, thanks to the government adopting measures to check imports citing the depleting foreign currency reserves along with a fall in the income of people due to recession.
Jul 25, 2023
SOCIETY
Deepak Malhotra suspected to be helping in transporting smuggled gold to Indian border
Deepak Malhotra suspected to be helping in transporting smu...
KATHMANDU, July 25: It is suspected that the owner of IMS Group, Deepak Malhotra, who has access to the CCTV cameras of the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), helped to transfer smuggled gold from Hong Kong to the Indian border by taking a commission of Rs 200,000 per kg.
Jul 25, 2023
POLITICS
Maoist Centre leaders hold talks with BJP President Nadda
Maoist Centre leaders hold talks with BJP President Nadda
KATHMANDU, July 25: A delegation of the CPN (Maoist Centre) leaders held talks with the President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday.
Jul 25, 2023
POLITICS
PM Dahal holds meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart Hasina
PM Dahal holds meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart Hasi...
KATHMANDU, July 25: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina have held talks on matters of bilateral interest and concern.
Jul 25, 2023
POLITICS
PM Dahal, UN Secretary-General Guterres hold meeting
PM Dahal, UN Secretary-General Guterres hold meeting
KATHMANDU, July 25: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a meeting on Monday.
Jul 25, 2023
SOCIETY
Health Minister Basnet-led team monitors pharmacies
Health Minister Basnet-led team monitors pharmacies
KATHMANDU, July 25: The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a monitoring of pharmacies across the country including the Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts).
Jul 25, 2023
SOCIETY
Youth dies in tiger attack in Chitwan
Youth dies in tiger attack in Chitwan
CHITWAN, July 25: A youth died in a tiger attack at Kateni in Chitwan district on Monday.
Jul 25, 2023
Editorial
Revitalizing the Economy Amidst Recession
Revitalizing the Economy Amidst Recession
As Nepal's economy grapples with the challenges of a deep recession, it is imperative for Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to adopt a proactive approach and leave no stone unturned in revitalizing the nation's financial landscape.
Jul 25, 2023
ECONOMY
Monetary policy fails to revitalize ailing economy: Private sector
Monetary policy fails to revitalize ailing economy: Private...
KATHMANDU, July 24: The private sector has slammed the Monetary Policy 2023/24 unveiled by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Sunday, stating that the policy would not effectively help revitalize the economy, which is in dire straits.
Jul 24, 2023