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Online scams drain over Rs 4 billion in three years as Nepal plans anti-scam center

Nepal, Oct. 29 -- By the time victims report an online scam and police contact banks to freeze the stolen money, it is often too late. The funds have already moved, leaving victims with little chance ... Read More


Pathetic condition of Karnali Corridor points to state's sheer neglect, complain Humla folks

Nepal, Oct. 29 -- Travelling on the Humla-Surkhet road is grueling for both passengers and drivers alike. Travelers recount a nightmare while traveling on this segment because of the horrific condit... Read More


NC withholds oath of four newly elected Central Committee members

Nepal, Oct. 29 -- The Nepali Congress is preparing to withhold the oath of office for four central committee members elected by its 15th General Convention because of their pending court cases. Santo... Read More


Gold price rises, silver falls in Nepali market

Nepal, Oct. 29 -- The price of gold has increased in the domestic market of Nepal while silver has become cheaper on Thursday. Related story Gold price falls as silver rises in local market Default ... Read More


Birgunj Customs Office exceeds monthly revenue target

Nepal, Oct. 28 -- The Birgunj Customs Office collected Rs 26.73 billion in revenue in Ashoj (mid-September to mid-October), exceeding its monthly target by 1.02 percent. The office had set a revenue ... Read More


Underground cables restore Pokhara's urban beauty as old poles and tangled wires disappear

Nepal, Oct. 28 -- Tangled overhead wires and deteriorating utility poles that once marred Pokhara's streetscape and posed safety risks are gradually disappearing as the Nepal Electricity Authority (NE... Read More


2014 flood survivors in Surkhet face fresh eviction fears

Nepal, Oct. 28 -- More than a decade after floods swept away their homes along the Bheri River, displaced families in Surkhet are facing the prospect of losing their shelter once again, as forest auth... Read More


Hydropower rally pushes NEPSE to 2-month high as turnover hits 6-week peak

Nepal, Oct. 28 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday surged 33.29 points to two months high at 2,664.06 points. The secondary market opened at 2,630.76 points and went to an upward trend t... Read More


Richest 0.1% emit more carbon than poorest 3.5 billion: Report

Nepal, Oct. 28 -- The world's richest 0.1 percent of people generate more carbon emissions than the poorest 3.5 billion combined, while climate-related disasters kill disproportionately more people in... Read More


The Missing Link in Teacher Training

Nepal, Oct. 27 -- The government has spent Rs 2.676 billion over four years on teacher capacity development. Yet the National Assessment of Student Achievement (NASA), conducted by the Education Revie... Read More