ECONOMY
Govt under fire for its inability to cut unnecessary expenses amid sluggish revenue collec...
Govt under fire for its inability to cut unnecessary expense...
KATHMANDU, March 4: Analysts and economists have criticized the government for its failure to remain within the framework of its announced austerity measures such that it has adversely affected the economic growth rate while raising the public debt significantly.
Mar 04, 2024
ECONOMY
Increase in cement exports raises hope in Nepal’s foreign trade
Increase in cement exports raises hope in Nepal’s foreign tr...
KATHMANDU, March 3: Cement exports have raised hopes in foreign trade due to the government’s implementation of effective policies, at a time when the country’s a significant trade deficit. The government’s encouragement of cement exports has resulted in a five-fold increase this year compared to th...
Mar 04, 2024
POLITICS
PM discusses progress of 'national pride projects' with ministry officials
PM discusses progress of 'national pride projects' with mini...
KATHMANDU, March 4: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Sunday held discussions with the officials of the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport on the progress of the ‘projects of national pride’.
Mar 04, 2024
SOCIETY
Parts of Karnali, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces receive rainfall accompanied by thund...
Parts of Karnali, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces receive...
KATHMANDU, March 4: The weather is partly to mostly cloudy over the country with light rain accompanied by thunderstorms at a few places in Karnali, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces.
Mar 04, 2024
OPINION
Decoding Israel's Veiled Agenda behind the Gaza Offensive
Decoding Israel's Veiled Agenda behind the Gaza Offensive
The ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict has now stretched for almost 150 days since its commencement on October 7 last year, showing no signs of abating. With unwavering support from Western powers, notably the USA, Israel persists in relentlessly bombing civilian infrastructure, resulting in the deat...
Mar 04, 2024
POLITICS
PM Dahal directs Chief Secretary Aryal to take leave
PM Dahal directs Chief Secretary Aryal to take leave
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KATHMANDU, March 4: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has instructed Chief Secretary Baikuntha Prasad Aryal to go on leave, citing Aryal’s alleged involvement in financial misappropriation related to the Telecommunication Traffic Monitoring and Fraud Control System (TERAMOCS).
Mar 04, 2024
Editorial
Cementing Nepal's International Trade
Cementing Nepal's International Trade
Nepal's growing cement industry is emerging as a beacon of hope for the nation's foreign trade, offering a promising avenue to address the widening trade deficit. The government's proactive implementation of effective policies has fueled a five-fold increase in cement exports in the fiscal year 2023...
Mar 04, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
PM Dahal solicits UML support for new alliance amidst deepening mistrust with NC
PM Dahal solicits UML support for new alliance amidst deepen...
KATHMANDU, March 3: As mistrust and tensions deepen between ruling Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba and CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, the likelihood of a new political alliance is rapidly gaining traction. The emerging coalition is anticipated t...
Mar 03, 2024
SOCIETY
'Nepal’s education policy formulated at the behest of donor agencies'
'Nepal’s education policy formulated at the behest of donor...
KATHMANDU, March 3: The educational institutions and policies seem to be continuously shaped by the donor agencies in Nepal. Sometimes, the three-level school education is turned into two levels. Sometimes, a grading system is implemented where all students pass.
Mar 03, 2024
SOCIETY
Civil society leaders ask KMC Mayor Balen Shah to apologize to street vendors
Civil society leaders ask KMC Mayor Balen Shah to apologize...
KATHMANDU, March 3: A group of civil society leaders has requested Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balen Shah to apologize for the indiscriminate use of force against street vendors.
Mar 03, 2024