SOCIETY
Incessant rainfall cripples life across the country; claims 13 lives
Incessant rainfall cripples life across the country; claims...
KATHMANDU, June 27: As many as 13 people lost their lives due to floods, landslides and lightning across the country in the aftermath of the recent incessant rainfall.
Jun 27, 2024
SPORTS
South Africa beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets to reach World Cup Final for the first time
South Africa beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets to reach World Cu...
KATHMANDU, June 27: South Africa have reached the final for the first time in the history of the ICC T20 World Cup.
Jun 27, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal’s performance in information ecosystem satisfactory: Report
Nepal’s performance in information ecosystem satisfactory: R...
KATHMANDU, June 27: Nepal posted a satisfactory performance in the information ecosystem, with the country scoring 23 out of the threshold of 40 points.
Jun 27, 2024
OPINION
Probation and Parole in Nepal: Legal Framework and Challenges
Probation and Parole in Nepal: Legal Framework and Challenge...
The Government of Nepal introduced the parole system, a reformatory penal procedure, for the first time, effective from October 18, 2023.
Jun 27, 2024
Editorial
Take necessary measures to tackle monsoon-triggered natural calamities
Take necessary measures to tackle monsoon-triggered natural...
The bout of incessant rainfall in various parts of the country in the past few days has once again highlighted the severe vulnerability of Nepal to natural disasters, particularly floods and landslides. Over the past few days, 13 lives have tragically been lost, with nine perishing in landslides and...
Jun 27, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Govt under scrutiny for delaying probe into alleged extortion scandal by DRI chief
Govt under scrutiny for delaying probe into alleged extortio...
KATHMANDU, June 26: Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Ramhari Khatiwada raised a serious issue during the question-and-answer session with the prime minister in Parliament on Tuesday.
Jun 26, 2024
WORLD
Canada projected to have up to 87 million inhabitants by 2073
Canada projected to have up to 87 million inhabitants by 207...
OTTAWA, June 26: Canada's population, estimated at 40.1 million in 2023, would continue to grow over the coming decades to reach between 47.1 million and 87.2 million in 2073, Statistics Canada said Monday.
Jun 26, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal’s information landscape is somewhat vibrant: VIBE Study Report
Nepal’s information landscape is somewhat vibrant: VIBE Stud...
KATHMANDU, June 26: The USAID Civil Society and Media (CSM) Program on Wednesday launched the Vibrant Information Barometer (VIBE) study report, which rates Nepal’s information ecosystem as somewhat vibrant.
Jun 26, 2024
SOCIETY
Over 3 million annual deaths linked to alcohol and drug use, majority among men: WHO repor...
Over 3 million annual deaths linked to alcohol and drug use,...
KATHMANDU, June 26: A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that 2.6 million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for 4.7% of all deaths, and 0.6 million deaths to psychoactive drug use.
Jun 26, 2024
ECONOMY
Ncell strengthens disaster preparedness focusing on monsoon, forms Rapid Response Teams
Ncell strengthens disaster preparedness focusing on monsoon,...
KATHMANDU, June 26: Ncell has implemented several measures to ensure the continuity and quick restoration of its services that could be impacted during the monsoon season due to natural disasters like floods and landslides.
Jun 26, 2024