SOCIETY
Light rain with thunder likely in a few places of hilly areas
Light rain with thunder likely in a few places of hilly area...
KATHMANDU, April 16: The weather condition is currently partly cloudy to normal in Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and partly cloudy to generally clear in the remaining areas, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Apr 16, 2023
SOCIETY
Sujan, 27, pierces tongue on Bisket Jatra
Sujan, 27, pierces tongue on Bisket Jatra
BHAKTAPUR, April 16: Bode area of Madhyapur Thimi Municipality in Bhaktapur district was crowded with people to see the Bisket Jatra, which is observed every year on Baisakh 2.
Apr 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt made budget transfer of Rs 200 billion in FY 2021/22, almost equal to the year’s capi...
Govt made budget transfer of Rs 200 billion in FY 2021/22, a...
KATHMANDU, April 16: The government carried out a budget transfer of around Rs 200 billion in the fiscal year 2021/22, which was almost equal to the amount that the government allocated for the development projects for the year.
Apr 16, 2023
OPINION
Online Gaming and Child Safety
Online Gaming and Child Safety
Online gaming is a popular form of entertainment for many children, who can play with their friends or strangers from around the world. Online games can be fun, educational and social, but they also pose some risks that the parents and the children should be aware of.
Apr 16, 2023
WORLD
Germany ends nuclear era as last reactors power down
Germany ends nuclear era as last reactors power down
BERLIN, April 16: Germany will switch off its last three nuclear reactors on Saturday, exiting atomic power even as it seeks to wean itself off fossil fuels and manage an energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine.
Apr 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Shares investors lost Rs 613 billion as the secondary market posted dismal picture last ye...
Shares investors lost Rs 613 billion as the secondary market...
KATHMANDU, April 16: Investors lost Rs 613 billion last year due to a heavy fall in the prices of shares of listed companies at the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse).
Apr 16, 2023
Editorial
Take concrete measures to control arrears
Take concrete measures to control arrears
The recent report released by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) reveals an alarming increase in the government's arrears, which has reached a total of Rs 587 billion, indicating growing financial irregularities in government offices. This news should be a cause for concern for the government a...
Apr 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal’s electricity production reaches 2,689.83 MW; capacity to cross 2,800 MW by this FY...
Nepal’s electricity production reaches 2,689.83 MW; capacity...
KATHMANDU, April 15: The private sector power producers contributed an additional 552 MW of electricity to the national grid during the past one year.
Apr 15, 2023
POLITICS
NC CWC member NP Saud to become new Foreign Minister
NC CWC member NP Saud to become new Foreign Minister
KATHMANDU, April 15: Nepali Congress (NC) Central Working Committee member N P Saud is set to become the country’s new foreign minister. According to party insiders, Saud is scheduled to take oath of office and secrecy on Sunday.
Apr 15, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse added up with 67.72 points, investors gained Rs 49 billion from shares transactions...
Nepse added up with 67.72 points, investors gained Rs 49 bil...
KATHMANDU, April 15: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) last week gained 67.72 points, backed by the banks’ decision to reduce the interest rates.
Apr 15, 2023