SOCIETY
School, health posts and several houses damaged due to earthquake
School, health posts and several houses damaged due to earth...
BAJURA, Feb 23: A school and two health posts were damaged in the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Bichhya in Himali Rural Municipality of Bajura on Wednesday afternoon.
Feb 23, 2023
SOCIETY
Driver killed, co-driver injured in Kalikot truck accident
Driver killed, co-driver injured in Kalikot truck accident
KALIKOT, Feb 23: At least one person was killed and one other was injured in a mini truck accident that occurred in Dhanda of Tilagufa Municipality-5 of Kalikot district.
Feb 23, 2023
SOCIETY
Pilots at fault in Jomsom plane crash
Pilots at fault in Jomsom plane crash
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The Air Crash Investigation Commission has pointed out the mistake of crew members of a Twin-Otter plane of Tara Air that met with an accident at Jomsom in Mustang district.
Feb 23, 2023
OPINION
PADT Promoting Pollution on Pashupatinath Premises
PADT Promoting Pollution on Pashupatinath Premises
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It's strange but true that the Pashupatinath Temple area listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site does not have even a single waste bin. Nepal urgently needs a serious national “make nepal clean” campaign rather than a “visit nepal” campaign.
Feb 23, 2023
Editorial
Dr Ruit's legacy
Dr Ruit's legacy
Dr Sanduk Ruit has brought immense pride and recognition to Nepal through his exceptional work in providing cost-effective cataract surgery to millions of people worldwide. The Isa Award for Services to Humanity that he has been honored with amidst a royal event in Bahrain on Tuesday is a testament...
Feb 23, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal’s import expenses moderated last month, trade deficit reached Rs 825.73 billion
Nepal’s import expenses moderated last month, trade deficit...
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Nepal’s import expense climbed to Rs 126.50 billion in the past one month during mid-January and mid-February after the government completely lifted the restrictions on imports.
Feb 22, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal imported more than 2,000 units of electric four-wheelers in the first seven months o...
Nepal imported more than 2,000 units of electric four-wheele...
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Nepal imported 2,009 units of electric vehicles (EVs) in the first seven months of the current fiscal year.
Feb 22, 2023
POLITICS
HoR Rules Drafting Committee sets new provisions of HoR Rules
HoR Rules Drafting Committee sets new provisions of HoR Rule...
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: From now on, the Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) has to determine the first hour of the meeting on any particular day in the first week of every month for the lawmakers to ask questions on important matters directly related to the prime minister or his jurisdiction.
Feb 22, 2023
SOCIETY
Two children injured in IED explosion in Pokhara
Two children injured in IED explosion in Pokhara
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Two teenage children were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in Pokhara’s Thuldhunga on Tuesday.
Feb 22, 2023
ECONOMY
Pokhara int’l airport: Night flights from tomorrow
Pokhara int’l airport: Night flights from tomorrow
POKHARA, Feb 22: The Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) is getting ready for night flights from Thursday. Until now, flights are being operated only during the day time, but now the runway will be opened for night flights as well. Airlines have also started making necessary preparations f...
Feb 22, 2023