ECONOMY
Most of the commercial banks fail to adopt good governance practices: NRB
Most of the commercial banks fail to adopt good governance p...
KATHMANDU, April 16: Commercial banks of Nepal have been found not following the good governance practices in their day-to-day operation, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). This has created serious risks in the long-term financial health of the intermediaries.
Apr 16, 2024
ECONOMY
NOC increases price of petrol, diesel and kerosene by Rs 3 per liter
NOC increases price of petrol, diesel and kerosene by Rs 3 p...
KATHMANDU, April 15: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the price of petroleum products. The NOC has hiked the price of petrol, diesel and kerosene by Rs 3 per liter with effect from Tuesday morning.
Apr 16, 2024
OPINION
Nepal's Forests in Flames: Echoes of Urgency and Hopeful Solutions
Nepal's Forests in Flames: Echoes of Urgency and Hopeful Sol...
With the onset of the dry season, Nepal's forests undergo a transition from carbon sinks to carbon sources, emitting significant amounts of carbon dioxide, a potent greenhouse gas.
Apr 16, 2024
SPORTS
14th Central President Running Shield sports competition to begin from today
14th Central President Running Shield sports competition to...
KATHMANDU, April 16: The National Sports Council has assigned six of its board members to oversee the 14th Central President Running Shield sports competition, which commences on Tuesday.
Apr 16, 2024
Editorial
Iran’s counterstrike
Iran’s counterstrike
The Middle East, indeed, the entire international community, was on tenterhooks after Israel struck the consular section of Iran’s embassy in Damascus on April 1. While Tel Aviv has been striking Iranians and their allies in Syria for over a decade, since the beginning of the Syrian conflict, this i...
Apr 16, 2024
ECONOMY
Japanese Ambassador commends completion of Nagdhunga-Sisne Khola tunnel
Japanese Ambassador commends completion of Nagdhunga-Sisne K...
KATHMANDU, April 15: The much-anticipated breakthrough of the Nagdhunga Tunnel was achieved on Monday with the successful completion of the excavation of the 2,688-meter-long main tunnel.
Apr 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Japanese Ambassador commends completion of Nagdhunga-Sisne Khola tunnel
Japanese Ambassador commends completion of Nagdhunga-Sisne K...
KATHMANDU, April 15: The much-anticipated breakthrough of the Nagdhunga Tunnel was achieved on Monday with the successful completion of the excavation of the 2,688-meter-long main tunnel.
Apr 15, 2024
SOCIETY
Voter list update commences in districts except Ilam and Bajhang
Voter list update commences in districts except Ilam and Baj...
KATHMANDU, April 15: The Election Commission (EC) has started the registration and updating of voter lists in districts except Ilam and Bajhang where by-elections will be held. The EC had halted the voter registration process from February 26 for the by-election.
Apr 15, 2024
SOCIETY
Police patrol team dispatched to Everest Base Camp to ensure peace and security
Police patrol team dispatched to Everest Base Camp to ensure...
KATHMANDU, April 15: The District Police Office, Solukhumbu, has dispatched a team to Everest Base Camp to engage with the tourists and ensure peace and security.
Apr 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Tunnels play significant role in road connectivity: PM Dahal
Tunnels play significant role in road connectivity: PM Dahal
KATHMANDU, April 15: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the construction of tunnels has a significant role in the enhancement of road connectivity.
Apr 15, 2024