ECONOMY
Govt committed to create conducive environment to attract foreign investment, technology:...
Govt committed to create conducive environment to attract fo...
NAWALPARASI, April 27: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply, Ramesh Rijal, said the government is committed to creating an atmosphere that attracts foreign investment and technology.
Apr 27, 2023
OPINION
The Byawastha-Awastha Hypothesis
The Byawastha-Awastha Hypothesis
There is a simmering debate in Nepali politics that in spite of so much change in the political system (byawastha), there is little or no change in the living conditions (awastha) of the masses. This is what I call the Byawastha-Awastha hypothesis.
Apr 27, 2023
POLITICS
Dalit representation in executive positions taking back seat
Dalit representation in executive positions taking back seat
KATHMANDU, April 27: It has been 14 years since Nepal embarked on a historic transition to switch to a federal democratic republic system. Achievements were possible as a result of people's prolonged and tremendous struggle.
Apr 27, 2023
WORLD
China's Xi holds call with Ukraine's Zelensky
China's Xi holds call with Ukraine's Zelensky
BEIJING, April 27: Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the phone on Wednesday, Beijing and Kyiv said, the first call between the two leaders since the start of Russia's invasion.
Apr 27, 2023
ECONOMY
Debt ridden NAC looks forward to purchasing three aircraft for domestic flights
Debt ridden NAC looks forward to purchasing three aircraft f...
KATHMANDU, April 27: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has started the process to procure three aircraft, aiming to extend its services in domestic flights.
Apr 27, 2023
Editorial
By-election message: Mend your ways or lose relevance
By-election message: Mend your ways or lose relevance
The recent by-elections have sent a clear message to established political forces: citizens are seeking results from politics and are fed up with traditional parties that only enjoy the 'musical chair' of power. The emergence of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) as the fourth largest party in the g...
Apr 27, 2023
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
463 mountaineers receive permits to climb Mt Everest this season
463 mountaineers receive permits to climb Mt Everest this se...
KATHMANDU, April 26: A total of 463 mountaineers have received the government approval to ascend Mount Everest for this spring season.
Apr 26, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse to carry out listing of new stocks within seven days
Nepse to carry out listing of new stocks within seven days
KATHMANDU, April 26: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) will now be listing all types of credit instruments within seven days in the secondary market for trading.
Apr 26, 2023
ECONOMY
SC issues mandamus order asking govt not to hike taxes on EVs for the next FY
SC issues mandamus order asking govt not to hike taxes on EV...
KATHMANDU, April 26: The Supreme Court (SC) has asked the government not to hike taxes on electric vehicles (EVs) in the Financial Bill for the next fiscal year.
Apr 26, 2023
POLITICS
Lawmaker draws govt's attention to 'mistreatment' of UML Chair Oli
Lawmaker draws govt's attention to 'mistreatment' of UML Cha...
KATHMANDU, April 26: Chief Whip of the main opposition CPN (UML), Padam Giri, has drawn the attention of the government to the 'mistreatment' meted out to UML Chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during his visit to Bhadrapur, Jhapa.
Apr 26, 2023