SOCIETY, Lifestyle, My City
Valentine's Day being celebrated worldwide
Valentine's Day being celebrated worldwide
KATHMANDU, Feb 14: Valentine's Day is being celebrated worldwide, including in Nepal, today as people exchange tokens of love and affection.
Feb 14, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt utilized only 21.05 percent of the funds allocated for development projects in the fi...
Govt utilized only 21.05 percent of the funds allocated for...
KATHMANDU, Feb 14: The government spent only 21.05 percent of the funds allocated for the development works in the first seven months of the current fiscal year.
Feb 14, 2024
OPINION
Navigating Tradition and Progress: Same-Sex Marriage Recognition in Nepal
Navigating Tradition and Progress: Same-Sex Marriage Recogni...
The concept of marriage is closely tied to procreation and the traditional gender roles of a man and a woman. This has led to a lack of explicit discourse on same-sex marriage within the Hindu religion. The emphasis on procreation in marital unions has made it difficult for society to accept and ack...
Feb 14, 2024
POLITICS
Death toll from People’s War waged by the Maoists stands at 18,076: New data
Death toll from People’s War waged by the Maoists stands at...
KATHMANDU, Feb 14: The government is currently headed by Pushpa Kamal Dahal, chairman of the CPN (Maoist Center). As the executive head of the state for the third time, he had been saying that no one will stop us from observing the 'People's War Day'. Addressing the party's central committee meeting...
Feb 14, 2024
Editorial
Minimizing rising death toll of road accidents
Minimizing rising death toll of road accidents
While it is important for riders to take necessary precautions, it is equally crucial for the concerned government authorities to take concrete actions to minimize the rate of accidents. It is high time for the formulation of new legislation that mandates formation of specialized bodies to oversee r...
Feb 14, 2024
ECONOMY
NT’s profits down by 7.6 percent to Rs 3.93 billion in the first half of FY 2023/24
NT’s profits down by 7.6 percent to Rs 3.93 billion in the f...
KATHMANDU, Feb 12: Nepal Telecom (NT) earned net profits of Rs 3.93 billion in the first six months of the current fiscal year, which was 7.60 percent less compared to the same period of the last fiscal year.
Feb 13, 2024
SOCIETY
PSC releases final results for the post of Section Officer
PSC releases final results for the post of Section Officer
KATHMANDU, Feb 13: The Public Service Commission (PSC) has publicized the final results for the post of Gazetted (Third Class), Section Officer, or equivalent post examination.
Feb 13, 2024
SOCIETY
Legalization of same sex marriage paves way for inclusion and equality
Legalization of same sex marriage paves way for inclusion an...
NEPALGUNJ, Feb 13: Anjudevi Shrestha,33, from Badhaiyatal-2, Bardiya and Suprita Gurung, also 33, from Bandipur-5, Tanahun began dating about five years ago and tied the knot according to their tradition. However, they did not receive a legal marriage certificate at that time.
Feb 13, 2024
ECONOMY
DAO halts illegal mining in Chure area
DAO halts illegal mining in Chure area
LAHAN, Feb 13: The District Administration Office, Mahottari (DAO) has stopped illegal exploitation of the Khutti River within Chure Protected Area in Lahan Municipality-15.
Feb 13, 2024
ECONOMY
DoI extends service hours to 7 days a week for enhanced visa processing
DoI extends service hours to 7 days a week for enhanced visa...
KATHMANDU, Feb 13: The Department of Immigration (DoI) announced on Tuesday that its service hours were extended with immediate effect for enhanced visa processing.
Feb 13, 2024