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Earth had second-warmest March on record: monitor
Earth had second-warmest March on record: monitor
Earth had its second-warmest March on record with Antarctic sea ice shrinking to its second-lowest extent, the EU's climate monitoring agency said on Thursday.
Apr 07, 2023
WORLD
Japan GSDF helicopter carrying 10-member crew disappears near Okinawa
Japan GSDF helicopter carrying 10-member crew disappears nea...
TOKYO, April 7: A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) helicopter with 10 people on board disappeared from the radar on Thursday in waters off the southwestern prefecture of Okinawa, local media reported.
Apr 07, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt announces tax relief packages for low-business firms
Govt announces tax relief packages for low-business firms
KATHMANDU, April 7: The government is waiving the penalty fee on the tax dues of those businesses that have failed to clear the taxes for a long time. Likewise, the government has also looked forward to allowing such enterprises to pay the due amounts on equal installment basis.
Apr 07, 2023
Editorial
Doing Away with Child Marriage
Doing Away with Child Marriage
Child marriage remains a persistent issue in Nepal, despite being illegal. The heartbreaking stories of Jadeni Budha, Rita Khadka, and Rajkala Bohora in Jumla are just a few among the many tales of misery and regret that women in our country have to face due to child marriage.
Apr 07, 2023
ECONOMY
Employees protest against the bill that seeks to serve vested interest of Ncell
Employees protest against the bill that seeks to serve veste...
KATHMANDU, April 7: The proposed amendments to the Telecommunications Act 2053 have met with significant resistance from employees. During internal discussions held within the Ministry of Information and Communication over the past few days, employees expressed vehement opposition, arguing that t...
Apr 07, 2023
SOCIETY
Women in Jumla reflect on the consequences of early marriage
Women in Jumla reflect on the consequences of early marriage
JUMLA, April 6: The women of Jumla have now started to understand the reality that our society can become a good society only if we embrace the concept of ‘marry after twenty’.
Apr 06, 2023
POLITICS
Govt announces to resolve border disputes with India diplomatically
Govt announces to resolve border disputes with India diploma...
KATHMANDU, April 6: The government has said that it will resolve the pending border issues with India in Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura and other areas through diplomatic means.
Apr 06, 2023
POLITICS
Justice served: Arrest warrant issued against Judge Giri in marital rape and VAW case
Justice served: Arrest warrant issued against Judge Giri in...
KAPILVASTU, April 6: The Kapilvastu District Court has issued an arrest warrant against Judge Bhuvan Giri, who was recently transferred to the Judicial Council, in relation to a case of marital rape and violence against women (VAW). The case was filed by Giri's younger wife, Aarti Rawal.
Apr 06, 2023
SOCIETY
Four persons killed in Manthali road accident
Four persons killed in Manthali road accident
MANTHALI, April 6:Four persons died in a road accident that occurred at Manthali Municipality-7 in Ramechhap district on Thursday. Eleven persons sustained injuries in the accident, police said.
Apr 06, 2023
WORLD
India pauses rate hikes citing global market 'uncertainty'
India pauses rate hikes citing global market 'uncertainty'
MUMBAI, India, April 6: - India's central bank held interest rates Thursday for the first time in nearly a year because of "unprecedented uncertainty" in global markets but said it was committed to taming persistent inflation.
Apr 06, 2023