OPINION
Tackling corruption to reduce climate vulnerability
Tackling corruption to reduce climate vulnerability
Since public sector corruption and climate change vulnerability are positively correlated, no amount of climate funds, grants, or donations will be enough to significantly reduce our climate vulnerability unless public sector corruption is reduced significantly.
Jun 25, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt to release Rs 16.99 billion in equalization grant to local govts
Govt to release Rs 16.99 billion in equalization grant to lo...
KATHMANDU, June 24: The government has decided to provide the local governments with fiscal equalization grant worth Rs 16.99 billion allocated for the fiscal year 2023/24.
Jun 25, 2024
Editorial
Reforming the ambassadorial appointment process
Reforming the ambassadorial appointment process
Human rights activist Sushil Pyakurel has rejected the government’s recommendation to appoint him as Nepal’s ambassador to South Korea. This act has not only exposed the political manipulation in ambassadorial appointments but also created a situation where those involved in such practices will feel...
Jun 25, 2024
SOCIETY
Seventh Everest Int’l Model United Nations 2024 kicks off in Kathmandu
Seventh Everest Int’l Model United Nations 2024 kicks off in...
KATHMANDU, June 24: The Seventh Regional Everest International Model United Nations (EIMUN 2024) themed “Where Diversity meets Diplomacy” commenced in Kathmandu on Monday. The conference is hosted by the US Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with the Youth Thinkers' Society.
Jun 24, 2024
POLITICS
India and Bangladesh strengthen defense ties
India and Bangladesh strengthen defense ties
KATHMANDU, June 24: A defense agreement has been signed between India and Bangladesh to exchange cooperation in the sectors of maritime security, ocean, economy, space and telecommunications.
Jun 24, 2024
SOCIETY
Weather station established in Beni
Weather station established in Beni
MYAGDI, June 24: A weather station has been set up in Beni, the headquarters of Myagdi district of Gandaki Province. The Office of Hydrology and Meteorology, Pokhara, established the weather station in coordination with Beni Municipality. The Office said information on climate change and weather wou...
Jun 24, 2024
SOCIETY
NEB prepares to publish SEE results later this week
NEB prepares to publish SEE results later this week
KATHMANDU: The National Examination Board (NEB) is scheduled to announce the results of last year’s Secondary Education Examination (SEE) this week.
Jun 24, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt decides to disburse previously-halted FEG of Rs 17 billion to local govts
Govt decides to disburse previously-halted FEG of Rs 17 bill...
KATHMANDU, June 24: The government has decided to allocate 93 percent of the Fiscal Equalization Grant (FEG) to local governments. This decision comes just in time for municipalities, rural municipalities and metropolises to finalize their budgets.
Jun 24, 2024
SOCIETY
Melamchi water supply closed due to muddy water
Melamchi water supply closed due to muddy water
KATHMANDU, June 24: The Melamchi Water Supply Development Board has decided to close the main entrance of the tunnel of the Melamchi Water Supply Project (MWSP) at Ambathan in Sindhupalchok from Monday.
Jun 24, 2024
POLITICS
RSP sets criteria for ambassador selection
RSP sets criteria for ambassador selection
KATHMANDU, June 24: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has announced stringent criteria for appointing ambassadors, aiming for transparency and meritocracy.
Jun 24, 2024