SOCIETY
Former Mayor dies in road accident
Former Mayor dies in road accident
SYANGJA, June 17: Former Mayor of Chapakot Municipality, Shiva Giri, died in a road accident last night. Giri, 60, died when the vehicle (Ba 15 Cha 1709) he was traveling in lost control and crashed.
Jun 17, 2023
SOCIETY
USAID launches Auditor General Support Activity to strengthen accountability and promote t...
USAID launches Auditor General Support Activity to strengthe...
KATHMANDU, June 17: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the USAID Auditor General Support Activity.
Jun 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Rare 'Tame' pangolin species found in Gorkha
Rare 'Tame' pangolin species found in Gorkha
GORKHA, June 17: A rare 'Tame' pangolin species has been found in the Phalate area of Gandaki Rural Municipality in Gorkha district, on Friday. This species of pangolin is reported to be on the verge of extinction in the world.
Jun 17, 2023
Editorial
Strengthen market monitoring
Strengthen market monitoring
The recent surge in prices of essential vegetables, such as onions and potatoes, prior to the implementation of the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT), raises serious concerns about the plight of consumers and the need for stronger market monitoring. It is disheartening to witness unscrupulous businessp...
Jun 17, 2023
POLITICS
Adipurush courts controversy in Nepal as KMC Mayor threatens to ban its screening in Kathm...
Adipurush courts controversy in Nepal as KMC Mayor threatens...
KATHMANDU, June 16: In a series of “bold” moves that have once again put him in the spotlight, Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has taken a firm stance against the movie 'Adipurush.'
Jun 16, 2023
POLITICS
Media must report conflict issues in a factual manner: Study
Media must report conflict issues in a factual manner: Study
KATHMANDU, June 16: The media have a key role to play to maintain and promote reconciliation and peace in the society and, for that matter, they must report issues of conflict in a factual and accurate manner, a study report released today stated.
Jun 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Market regulator warns of strict action against onion black marketeers
Market regulator warns of strict action against onion black...
KATHMANDU, June 16: The Department of Commerce, Supplies, and Consumer Protection (DoCSCP) has issued a stern warning to traders involved in the black market for onions, emphasizing that strict action will be taken against them.
Jun 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Sudurpaschim Province govt launches controversial Constituencies Infrastructure Developmen...
Sudurpaschim Province govt launches controversial Constituen...
KATHMANDU, June 16: The government of Sudurpaschim Province has announced plans to launch the Province Constituencies Infrastructure Development Program. This comes in the wake of the federal government facing heavy criticism for enacting a similar program.
Jun 16, 2023
POLITICS
16 accused including former ministers Khand and Rayamajhi sent to custody for pre-trial de...
16 accused including former ministers Khand and Rayamajhi se...
KATHMANDU, June 16: Kathmandu District Court has ordered the pre-trial detention of 16 people including former ministers Balkrishna Khan and Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and Secretary Tek Narayan Pandey in connection with the fake refugee scam.
Jun 16, 2023
POLITICS
CAAN seeks explanation from Mayor Balen
CAAN seeks explanation from Mayor Balen
KATHMANDU, June 16: Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah has been asked for an explanation by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
Jun 16, 2023