SOCIETY
1,794 suicides recorded in 3 months amidst economic crisis
1,794 suicides recorded in 3 months amidst economic crisis
KATHMANDU, Nov 23: A total of 1,794 people committed suicide in the first three months of the current fiscal year. According to Nepal Police Headquarters, Naxal, this number of suicides occurred from Shrawan (mid-July to mid-August) to Ashwin (mid-September to mid-October) of the current fiscal year...
Nov 23, 2023
POLITICS
Parliamentary hearings of six candidates proposed for SC justices to begin on Friday
Parliamentary hearings of six candidates proposed for SC jus...
KATHMANDU, Nov 23: The Parliamentary Hearings Committee (PHC) has called a meeting on November 24 to proceed with the parliamentary hearings process of the High Court judges proposed for the vacant posts of Supreme Court (SC) justices.
Nov 23, 2023
SOCIETY
A minor earthquake jolts Kathmandu Valley and its surrounding areas
A minor earthquake jolts Kathmandu Valley and its surroundin...
KATHMANDU, Nov 23: Tremors of an earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale was felt across Kathmandu Valley and its surrounding areas last night.
Nov 23, 2023
Editorial
Hold demonstrations peacefully
Hold demonstrations peacefully
The air in Kathmandu is filled with tension and anticipation, not for a celebration or a momentous occasion, but rather for a demonstration scheduled for Thursday. The mastermind behind this controversy is none other than a controversial medical practitioner, Durga Prasai.
Nov 23, 2023
SOCIETY
Israel-Hamas cease-fire boosts confidence in Bipin’s return
Israel-Hamas cease-fire boosts confidence in Bipin’s return
KATHMANDU, Nov 22: Israel and the Palestinian armed group Hamas on Wednesday announced a four-day truce in Gaza giving some respite to the besieged Gaza residents as well as hopes of release of prisoners taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attack in southern Israel.
Nov 22, 2023
SOCIETY
Dusit Princess Kathmandu begins holiday celebrations with ‘cake mixing ceremony’
Dusit Princess Kathmandu begins holiday celebrations with ‘c...
KATHMANDU, Nov 22: Dusit Princess Kathmandu on Wednesday organized a ‘cake mixing ceremony’ to mark the advent of Christmas and the beginning of the winter holiday season.
Nov 22, 2023
POLITICS
PM Dahal shifts to new office in Singha Durbar
PM Dahal shifts to new office in Singha Durbar
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KATHMANDU, Nov 22: The west face of the main building of Singha Durbar which was damaged by the 2015 earthquake has been rebuilt.
Nov 22, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse gains 20.67 points, daily turnover rises to Rs 1.087 billion
Nepse gains 20.67 points, daily turnover rises to Rs 1.087 b...
KATHMANDU, Nov 22: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday surged 20.67 points to close at 1,850.33 points.
Nov 22, 2023
ECONOMY
Trans Nepal Freight Services secures 5-year contract to operate Chobhar Dry Port for Rs 28...
Trans Nepal Freight Services secures 5-year contract to oper...
KATHMANDU, Nov 22: The responsibility of operating the Chobhar Dry Port in Kathmandu has been entrusted to a private company, Trans Nepal Freight Services. The Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board, which is managing the port, has given the permission to operate the port to Trans Nepal Freigh...
Nov 22, 2023
ECONOMY
46 MW Upper Balephi Hydropower inks power purchase agreement with NEA
46 MW Upper Balephi Hydropower inks power purchase agreement...
KATHMANDU, Nov 22: Upper Balephi Hydropower Project, an entity operating within the Energy Business of Golyan Group, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).
Nov 22, 2023