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Leveraging the regional forum

Nepal, April 10 -- 5, heads of state from the seven member countries of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) met in Bangkok, Thailand to attend ... Read More


Can democracy and populism coexist?

Nepal, April 10 -- When defining democracy, the words of Abraham Lincoln-"government of the people, by the people, for the people"-resonate universally. Similarly, Winston Churchill's pragmatic observ... Read More


Nepal sends 41 tons of relief materials to Myanmar

Kathmandu, April 10 -- The government of Nepal has sent 41 tons of relief materials to quake-hit Myanmar. In the aftermath of the March 28 earthquake, the government dispatched a medical team of Nepa... Read More


March 28 protest victims still footing their medical bills

Kathmandu, April 10 -- The announcement had come early. At a press conference on April 1, Minister for Communication and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung, who also serves as the government... Read More


Nepal has reduced maternal deaths by 70 percent since 2000, but the progress is at risk, WHO warns

Kathmandu, April 10 -- Nepal has reduced maternal deaths by over 70 percent since 2000, according to a new report by the World Health Organisation. The UN health body, in its report released on Tuesd... Read More


Nepal to grow 4.4 percent this fiscal: ADB

Kathmandu, April 10 -- Nepal's economy is anticipated to grow by 4.4 percent in the current fiscal year, ending mid-July, up from an estimated growth of 3.9 percent in the past fiscal year, according ... Read More


Lightning kills elderly man in Arghakhanchi

Arghakhanchi, April 10 -- year-old man died on Wednesday after being struck by lightning on Thursday at Lisepani of Bhumikasthan Municipality-10, in Arghakhanchi district. According to the district p... Read More


Worker dies while repairing parked vehicle in Myagdi

Myagdi, April 10 -- year-old mechanic was killed in Myagdi district on Thursday after being crushed by a vehicle he was repairing. According to District Police, Rohit Sherpunja of ward 3 in Muna died... Read More


TU left leaderless once more as vice chancellor's resignation accepted

Kathmandu, April 10 -- Nepal's oldest and largest academic institution, Tribhuvan University (TU), is once again without a vice chancellor after Professor Keshar Jung Baral's resignation was officiall... Read More


NEPSE drops by 5.57 points, daily turnover surges past Rs5.63 billion

Kathmandu, April 10 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 5.57 points on Thursday, closing at 2,670.70 points. This marks a 0.20 percent drop compared to Wednesday, when the index had ... Read More