Thursday, February 20th, 2025

Nepal’s Roads: A Daily Battleground for Commuters

Ankit Raj Suwal and Anushka Tuladhar

KATHMANDU: The headlines given below tell a grim story of Nepal's roads. “Four killed, six injured in a road accident in Chitwan” (Nov. 8, 2024) “Traffic police under scrutiny after tragic accident in Bhaktapur claims[ ... ]

NC sister organizations under pressure to hold general conventions by mid-April

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: The ruling Nepali Congress (NC) has instructed its sister organizations to hold central general conventions by mid-April and elect new leadership. This directive comes after the party announced that the terms of organizations failing[ ... ]

Govt fails to meet key milestones

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: The performance of Nepal's ministries in the first six months of the current fiscal year has raised serious concerns about the government’s efficiency, with several ministries—including the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport—failing to[ ... ]

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of significant business happenings in Nepal, presented in easily digestible summaries. The suspension of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project highlights ongoing challenges in Nepal’s infrastructure and political landscape, revealing the deep-rooted issues of governance and…

NC sister organizations under pressure to hold general conventions by mid-April

KATHMANDU: The ruling Nepali Congress (NC) has instructed its sister organizations to hold central general…

Unified Socialist aims to win at least one local unit in each district

KATHMANDU: The CPN (Unified Socialist) has held discussions on its political action plan. On Tuesday…

Gagan Thapa: Nepali Congress’ mission is quality education, healthcare, and employment

PALPA: Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has stated that the party’s priority for the…

There’s no any alternative system to democracy: Rastriya Janamorcha Chair KC

BAGLUNG: Rastriya Janamorcha's Chairperson Chitra Bahadur KC asserted that democracy was the only viable system…

Divorce in debate: News item or invasion of privacy?

KATHMANDU: A popular singer finalized her divorce recently, having filed for separation from her husband a few weeks earlier at the Kathmandu District Court. The…

Valentine’s Day: A blend of tradition, love, and commercialism

KATHMANDU: February 14 marks Valentine’s Day, globally recognized as ‘Love Day,’ a celebration that blends romance, tradition, and commercialization. Celebrated in countries across the world,…

Krishna’s ‘Sailung Dream’: A Vision for Growth

KATHMANDU: Maathi maathi Sailunge maa chauri dulaunelai; Hatkelaa maa maya ko guras fulaunelai…. The life of Sailung in Nepal's Dolakha district, approximately 110 kilometers from Kathmandu,…

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of significant business happenings in Nepal, presented in easily digestible summaries. The suspension of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project highlights ongoing challenges in Nepal’s infrastructure…

TU to launch online form submission for certificates, including transcripts

KATHMANDU: Tribhuvan University’s (TU) Examination Controller’s Office has announced plans to offer online form submission for certificates, including transcripts, starting

NEB publishes Grade 12 exam schedule

KATHMANDU: The National Examination Board (NEB) has released the annual exam schedule for Grade 12. In a notice issued today

DPM Singh calls for utilizing educational opportunities

LALITPUR: Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, has stressed the need for an adequate utilisation of opportunities in the

Exploited and underpaid: Struggles of private school teachers

KATHMANDU: Abin Giri (name changed), an English teacher at the basic level in a provate school, shared his experience but

Health Minister’s 16 decisions: Publicity stunt or genuine push for reform?

KATHMANDU: A long-standing trend among ministers is the rush to announce action plans for popularity,…

870 people benefit from health camp in Myanglung

TEHRATHUM: A total of 870 individuals received free medical services at a health camp organized…

Scratchy Throat: Causes and when to seek medical attention

KATHMANDU: A scratchy throat is a common issue that many experience. In the past, it…

Health Ministry to offer free tests for non-communicable diseases

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population will provide free tests for non-communicable diseases for…

PM applauds HPV Vaccination Campaign for over one million doses administered

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) KP Oli expressed his gratitude to all the concerned agencies for…

Palpa records 53 cyber complaints in 11 months

PALPA: The District Police Office, Palpa has recorded total 53 cyber complaints in 11 months.…

Myagdi DCC Chief Thapa arrested for embezzling Rs 1.5 billion from Cooperative

MYAGDI: Rajkumar Thapa, the Chief of the District Coordination Committee (DCC) Myagdi, has been arrested…