ECONOMY
NTB suspends FIT provision from April 1, makes it mandatory for foreign tourist to take gu...
NTB suspends FIT provision from April 1, makes it mandatory...
KATHMANDU, March 4: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has closed 'Free Individual Trekker (FIT)' with effect from April 1, 2023. With this arrangement, foreign tourists in Nepal have to compulsorily go on a trek only with a guide through a trekking company.
Mar 04, 2023
SPORTS
ANFA announces Nepali team for AFC U-20 Women's Asia Cup qualifiers
ANFA announces Nepali team for AFC U-20 Women's Asia Cup qua...
KATHMANDU, March 4: The Nepali team for the AFC U-20 Women's Asia Cup qualifiers has been announced. Chief Coach Yam Prasad Gurung has selected the final team of 23 people on Friday, according to All Nepal Football Association (ANFA).
Mar 04, 2023
WORLD
Cambodia opposition leader jailed 27 years for treason
Cambodia opposition leader jailed 27 years for treason
PHNOM PENH, March 4: Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha was on Friday sentenced to 27 years in jail for treason, a verdict that ruled him out of elections this year and was immediately denounced by the United States as a "miscarriage of justice".
Mar 04, 2023
ECONOMY, DIASPORA
Govt amends conditions to allow non-resident Nepalis to establish an investment company...
Govt amends conditions to allow non-resident Nepalis to est...
KATHMANDU, March 4: The government has amended the conditions for establishing investment companies in order to encourage non-resident Nepalis to invest in Nepal.
Mar 04, 2023
POLITICS
Supreme Court orders to register case against PM Dahal
Supreme Court orders to register case against PM Dahal
KATHMANDU, March 4: The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered to register the writ petition filed against CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. The apex court on Friday ordered its administration to file a writ petition against Prime Minister Dahal.
Mar 04, 2023
POLITICS
DPM Shrestha leaves for Qatar
DPM Shrestha leaves for Qatar
KATHMANDU, March 4: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Narayankaji Shrestha has left for Qatar on Friday evening to participate in the fifth conference of Least Developed Countries (LDCs), which is taking place in Doha of Qatar from March 5.
Mar 04, 2023
OPINION
Handle Human Rights Issues with Care
Handle Human Rights Issues with Care
The CIEDP and the TRC were established in accordance with a law passed in May 2014 and were a key component of the 2006 Comprehensive Peace Agreement. However, the lack of progress in their operationalization has left many victims of human rights abuses without the justice and reparations they deser...
Mar 04, 2023
SPORTS
Nepal defeats Papua New Guinea by three wickets keep qualification hopes alive
Nepal defeats Papua New Guinea by three wickets keep qualifi...
KATHMANDU, March 4: Nepal has kept its hope of qualifying for the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup alive by defeating Papua New Guinea by three wickets under the ICC World CUP League-2 on Friday.
Mar 04, 2023
WORLD
Egypt unveils hidden corridor in Giza pyramid
Egypt unveils hidden corridor in Giza pyramid
CAIRO, March 4: Scientists have discovered a hidden passage inside Egypt's Great Pyramid, the authorities announced on Thursday, part of a seven-year international research project.
Mar 04, 2023
POLITICS
'Weak and inadequate airport security could make Nepal a transit or staging point for int'...
'Weak and inadequate airport security could make Nepal a tra...
KATHMANDU, March 4: The US Department of State's 2021 Country Terrorism Report (CTR) has warned that Nepal could be used as a transit or staging point for international terrorists because of the open border with India and insufficient security protocols at the country’s sole functioning internationa...
Mar 04, 2023