SOCIETY
First group of Peace Corps Response Volunteers in Nepal sworn in
First group of Peace Corps Response Volunteers in Nepal swor...
KATHMANDU, May 18: Ten Peace Corps Response Volunteers were sworn in on Friday by Peace Corps Deputy Director David E White Jr, US Ambassador to Nepal Dean R Thompson, and Peace Corps/Nepal Country Director Troy Kofroth to begin their service in Nepal.
May 18, 2024
SOCIETY
BRCRN organizes fun quiz to mark the International Biodiversity Day 2024
BRCRN organizes fun quiz to mark the International Biodivers...
KATHMANDU, May 18: Building a Resilient Chure Region in Nepal (BRCRN) project has organized a fun quiz to celebrate International Biodiversity Day (IBD) that falls on May 22, 2024. The quiz started on May 15 one week ahead of International Bio- Diversity Day (IBD), and will end on May 22, IBD.
May 18, 2024
ECONOMY
Upaya successfully closes its Quarterback fundraising cycle
Upaya successfully closes its Quarterback fundraising cycle
KATHMANDU, May 18: Upaya, a tech-enabled logistics company, has announced the successful completion of its latest fundraising round, aptly named "Quarterback," raising Rs 275 million. A private event was held on May 15, 2024, in Kathmandu to mark the completion.
May 18, 2024
My City, Entertainment, Events, Art & Culture, Literature
New York Writers Workshop and Himalayan Literature Festival to be organized in Kathmandu f...
New York Writers Workshop and Himalayan Literature Festival...
KATHMANDU, May 18: The New York Writers Workshop and Himalayan Literature Festival (HLF) will be taking place from May 23 to 28 at Kathmandu Guest House.
May 18, 2024
POLITICS
Govt decision to withdraw Bill to Amend Political Parties Act fuels suspicions of potentia...
Govt decision to withdraw Bill to Amend Political Parties Ac...
KATHMANDU, May 18: The cabinet meeting held on Thursday decided to approve the withdrawal of the bill introduced to amend the Political Parties Act 2073 BS. The government withdrew the bill related to political parties registered in parliament shortly after the cabinet meeting.
May 18, 2024
ECONOMY
Lendanda tunnel of Kathmandu-Madhesh Expressway makes a breakthrough
Lendanda tunnel of Kathmandu-Madhesh Expressway makes a bre...
KATHMANDU, May 18: As part of the Kathmandu-Terai/Madhes Expressway project being built by the Nepali Army, the Lendanda tunnel made a breakthrough on Friday. According to a statement issued by the Nepali Army (NA), the 1,633 meters long tunnel, from Kathmandu to Nijgadh, achieved a breakthrough on...
May 18, 2024
POLITICS
RPP demands to open file involving land embezzlement of Giri Bandhu Tea Estate
RPP demands to open file involving land embezzlement of Giri...
KATHMANDU, May 17: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chief Whip Gyanendra Shahi has demanded the government to open the file of Giri Bandhu Tea Estate.
May 18, 2024
OPINION
Ensuring Independent Living for Persons with Disabilities in Nepal
Ensuring Independent Living for Persons with Disabilities in...
The concept of Independent Living, alongside Community Support and Personal Assistant Services, signifies a significant evolution in societal perspectives and provisions for individuals with disabilities. This paradigm challenges the misconception that independent living implies complete self-suffic...
May 18, 2024
ECONOMY
Monetary policy review seeks to boost equity supply, housing, and auto loans
Monetary policy review seeks to boost equity supply, housing...
KATHMANDU, May 17: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has unveiled a comprehensive review of its monetary policy, introducing several key measures aimed at stimulating the real estate, automotive, and stock markets. This review is expected to enhance the profitability and capital base of banks, promoting o...
May 18, 2024
Editorial
Trade imbalance: On India’s merchandise exports
Trade imbalance: On India’s merchandise exports
India’s merchandise exports, which shrank over 3% in 2023-24 — a year marred by multiple geopolitical and logistical disruptions to global trade — are off to a positive start this year, but only just. This April recorded outbound shipments worth $34.99 billion, reflecting a meagre uptick of 1.07% or...
May 18, 2024