ECONOMY
Agreement reached to continue Araniko highway expansion stalled for one and half months
Agreement reached to continue Araniko highway expansion stal...
KAVREPALANCHOWK, April 22: The expansion of Sanga-Dhulikhel road along the Araniko Highway is set to continue its progress.
Apr 22, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal Police HQ directs 16 policemen to appear with explanations within seven days
Nepal Police HQ directs 16 policemen to appear with explanat...
KATHMANDU, April 22: The Nepal Police Headquarters has issued instructions to 16 policemen who have been voluntarily absent since Falgun (mid-February to mid-March) to appear in.
Apr 22, 2024
SOCIETY
Kathmandu tops global air pollution chart again
Kathmandu tops global air pollution chart again
KATHMANDU, April 22: Kathmandu has once again become the most air-polluted city in the world. According to IQAir, which measures air pollution levels, Kathmandu recorded a pollution level of 182 AQI at 10:30 AM on Monday. This indicates that air pollution in Kathmandu has increased compared to Sunda...
Apr 22, 2024
POLITICS
UML honors ex-Prez Bhandari with 'Ganatantra Gaurav'
UML honors ex-Prez Bhandari with 'Ganatantra Gaurav'
KATHMANDU, April 22: The CPN-UML has honored former president Bidya Devi Bhandari with 'Ganatantra Gaurav' award.
Apr 22, 2024
POLITICS
Govt decides to transfer Secretary Marasini to finance ministry
Govt decides to transfer Secretary Marasini to finance minis...
KATHMANDU, April 22: The government has decided to appoint Secretary Madhu Kumar Marasini as the secretary of the Ministry of Finance.
Apr 22, 2024
SOCIETY
HRW calls for migrant worker protection during Qatari Emir's visit to Bangladesh and Nepal
HRW calls for migrant worker protection during Qatari Emir's...
KATHMANDU, April 22: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, to prioritize labor protection for migrant workers during his upcoming visits to Bangladesh and Nepal on April 22 and 23, respectively.
Apr 22, 2024
WORLD
Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Oct. 7 attack
Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over failure to...
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The head of Israel’s military intelligence directorate resigned on Monday over the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented Oct. 7 attack, the military said, becoming the first senior figure to step down over his role in the deadliest assault in Israel’s history.
Apr 22, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt declares public holiday on Tuesday as Amir of the State of Qatar is set to arrive
Govt declares public holiday on Tuesday as Amir of the State...
KATHMANDU, April 22: The government has announced a public holiday tomorrow to mark the arrival of the Emir of Qatar who is visiting Nepal.
Apr 22, 2024
POLITICS
Justices Malla and Subedi hearing writ petition filed against Gandaki govt
Justices Malla and Subedi hearing writ petition filed agains...
KATHMANDU, April 22: The Supreme Court (SC) is hearing a writ petition lodged against the Gandaki Province government. The case has been assigned to Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and Saranga Subedi.
Apr 22, 2024
POLITICS
SC hearing writ petition against appointment of Sudurpaschim CM today
SC hearing writ petition against appointment of Sudurpaschim...
KATHMANDU, April 22: The Supreme Court (SC) is hearing a writ petition filed against the appointment of Sudurpaschim Province Chief Minister (CM) Dirgha Sodari today.
Apr 22, 2024