Editorial
Burdening the people
Burdening the people

The tax-heavy budget for the next fiscal year approved by parliament on Friday will make the life of average Pakistanis even harder and further deepen the trust deficit between the ruled and the rulers as it imposes an array of additional taxes that will directly hit low- to moderate-income househol...
Jul 02, 2024

SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
Nepal Press Union stages demonstration at FNJ Central Office (With Photos)
Nepal Press Union stages demonstration at FNJ Central Office...

KATHMANDU, July 2: Nepal Press Union staged a demonstration at the central office of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ), demanding the following:
Jul 02, 2024

SOCIETY
SEE supplementary exam (grade increment) to begin on July 7
SEE supplementary exam (grade increment) to begin on July 7

KATHMANDU, July 1: The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) supplementary exams for grade improvement are set to commence on July 7, as announced by the National Examination Board, Examination Control Office (Class 10), and the Ministry of Education.
Jul 01, 2024

SOCIETY
Monsoon to become more active in next few days
Monsoon to become more active in next few days

KATHMANDU, July 1: Monsoon is expected to be further active by coming Thursday.
Jul 01, 2024

POLITICS
MP Shrestha advocates implementation of BRI agreement
MP Shrestha advocates implementation of BRI agreement

KATHMANDU, July 1: CPN-UML lawmaker Lilanath Shrestha has called for the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) agreement.
Jul 01, 2024

ECONOMY
NEPSE gains 16.29 points; daily turnover declines to Rs 2.99 billion
NEPSE gains 16.29 points; daily turnover declines to Rs 2.99...

KATHMANDU, July 1: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday increased by 16.29 points to close at 2,053.38 points.
Jul 01, 2024

SOCIETY
Former defense secretary Aryal found guilty of corruption
Former defense secretary Aryal found guilty of corruption

KATHMANDU, July 1: The Supreme Court (SC) has convicted Chakrabandhu Aryal, a former secretary of the Ministry of Defense, of corruption with some reversals.
Jul 01, 2024

POLITICS
Task force formed to draft TRC Bill following agreement among political leaders
Task force formed to draft TRC Bill following agreement amon...

KATHMANDU, July 1: A task force has been established to address issues concerning transitional justice in Nepal.
Jul 01, 2024

ECONOMY
NOC hikes prices of petroleum products, petrol now priced at Rs 167 per liter
NOC hikes prices of petroleum products, petrol now priced at...

KATHMANDU, July 1: The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced an increase in petroleum product prices following a Board of Directors meeting held on Sunday.
Jul 01, 2024

POLITICS
Industry minister discusses bill amendment with chief whips of major parties
Industry minister discusses bill amendment with chief whips...

KATHMANDU, July 1: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Damodar Bhandari, held a meeting with the chief whips of the three major political parties on Monday.
Jul 01, 2024
