SOCIETY
Light rainfall likely today in Kathmandu
Light rainfall likely today in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, Feb 26: There is a possibility of rain and thunderstorms due to the general influence of westerly winds in the country today. There is a probability of light rainfall with thunder and lightning in few places of the hilly areas of province no.1, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, according to...
Feb 26, 2023
POLITICS
Govt to issue entry pass for entering into Singhadurbar
Govt to issue entry pass for entering into Singhadurbar
KATHMANDU, Feb 26: The government is preparing to issue an entry pass with a photo and expiry date on it for the entry of the visitors into the Singhadurbar, the main administrative center in the country.
Feb 26, 2023
ECONOMY
Construction of Motihari-Amlekhganj petroleum pipeline reaches final stage
Construction of Motihari-Amlekhganj petroleum pipeline reach...
BARA, Feb 26: The construction of infrastructure for importing petrol and kerosene through the Motihari-Amlekhganj petroleum pipeline has reached its final stage.
Feb 26, 2023
SOCIETY
Siddhartha Highway to be closed for eight hours a day for construction of tunnel in Siddha...
Siddhartha Highway to be closed for eight hours a day for co...
KATHMANDU, Feb 26: The Siddharth Highway will be closed for eight hours a day starting from Saturday to make a diversion for the construction of a tunnel in the Siddhababa area of Palpa.
Feb 26, 2023
BLOG
The Masculine Hold on Politics
The Masculine Hold on Politics
The chilly weather of December had my classmates engage in chiya-talks at the nearest Khaja Ghar from our college. My curiosity got the best of me and within minutes I found myself being an audience to their "rajnitik guffs" (political chit-chat). The speakers were the enthusiastic boys from my batc...
Feb 26, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt fixes support price of wheat
Govt fixes support price of wheat
KATHMANDU, Feb 26: The government has determined the support price of wheat. A meeting of the Council of Ministers on February 23 decided to fix the price of wheat at Rs 3,351 per quintal for the fiscal year 2079/080.
Feb 26, 2023
OPINION
Strengthening Municipal Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Nepal
Strengthening Municipal Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Nepal
Nepal’s entry into the era of federalism came with the promise of more power to the local level and prosperity in areas previously neglected by the central power structures. As part of this move towards decentralization, local governments across all seven provinces of Nepal were granted increased au...
Feb 26, 2023
SOCIETY
Security officials from Nepal, India agree to control cross border crimes
Security officials from Nepal, India agree to control cross...
Janakpurdham, Feb 26: Security officials of Nepal and India have agreed to work in collaboration to curb illegal transaction and control cross-border crimes that take place in the Nepal and India border areas.
Feb 26, 2023
POLITICS
Two former Speakers of federal parliament in fray for presidential election as ruling alli...
Two former Speakers of federal parliament in fray for presid...
KATHMANDU, Feb 26: Two former Speakers of the House of Representatives (HoR) are set to contest for the presidential election scheduled for March 9 as the country’s national politics changes its course with CPN (Maoist Center) choosing to break the alliance with the CPN-UML barely in two months.
Feb 26, 2023
Editorial
Presidential Election and Political Prostitution
Presidential Election and Political Prostitution
Despite the political parties coming to a consensus on their respective presidential candidates and registering their candidacies, there is a palpable lack of enthusiasm and interest surrounding these candidates. They have failed to inspire a sense of hope or excitement in the people, and their name...
Feb 26, 2023