- Monday, 20 January 2025
Writ petition on national ID scrapped
The Supreme Court (SC) has scrapped a writ petition seeking a stay on the implementation of national identity card.
Country's economy towards improvement: Minister Paudel
Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel claimed that the country's economy was moving towards improvement in comparison to the past with the reform efforts yielding results.
Travel to Manang becoming easier
With the recent expansion of the road network in Manang, which is considered an attractive tourism destination in the country, travel is becoming easier. About 20 years after the opening of the track, the journey has become easier after the Dumre-Besisahar-Chame road has geared up for expansion.
Impeached Yoon formally arrested for failed martial law bid
Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was formally arrested early Sunday after a court issued a warrant to detain him for an extended period over his botched martial law bid last month, marking the first such detention of a sitting South Korean president in the country's modern history. Citing the risks of destroying evidence, a judge at the Seoul Western District Court granted the warrant on charges Yoon led an insurrection and abused his power when he declared martial law on Dec. 3 and allegedly sent troops to the National Assembly to stop lawmakers from voting down the decree.
Nation
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This government will not topple, UML gen secy Pokhrel
CPN (UML) general secretary Shankar Pokhrel has argued that the current coalition government will not topple just by the wishes of opponents adding that the government was formed as per the people's mandate and the country's necessity.
'Agriculture bill to address farmers' woes'
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Ramnath Adhikari said the agriculture bill under discussion in the parliament would address the problems facing agriculture sector and farmers.
Nepal-China ties harmonious: Deputy Speaker Rana
Deputy Speaker Indira Rana has said that the bilateral ties between Nepal and China are a top priority.
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PM directs for action plan on reform of health insurance
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has directed the Ministry of Health and Population to develop an action plan based on the submissions from the Task Force on Health Insurance Reform.
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World
Gaza ceasefire begins after Hamas releases list of hostages to be freed
The ceasefire in Gaza is now in effect, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement. The truce began at 11:15 a.m. (4:15 a.m. ET). It was delayed by almost three hours after Hamas said there was a “technical” delay in delivering the names of three hostages due to be released to Israel on Sunday.
Business
Regional tourism promotional event held in New Delhi
Stakeholders held a meeting in New Delhi, India, to develop a strategy for promoting tri-nation tourism between Nepal, India and China.
Country's economy towards improvement: Minister Paudel
Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel claimed that the country's economy was moving towards improvement in comparison to the past with the reform efforts yielding results.
Nepse Index reaches 2,600 points with transaction amount of over Rs 6 billion
The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index has crossed above 2,600 points today.
Hotel Barahi Kathmandu bags Eco Footprint Certificate
Travel Operators for Tiger (ToFT) has awarded Hotel Barahi Kathmandu with the 'Eco Footprint' certificate.
Sports
3rd Int'l Open Full Karate Championship: Nepal wins six gold medals
Nepali players have won 25 medals including six gold medals in the Third International Open Full Contract Karate Championship held in Guwahati, Assam, India.
Interview
Nepal should aim to be an AI hub
Dr. Rajan Thapaliya is a Ph.D. in Data Science from the National University of California, USA. As a professor and founder/CEO of Data Jupiter, he has been involved in educating and skilling up co
Economy is on path of recovery: DPM Paudel
Vice Chairman of CPN (UML) and Deputy Prime Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel is handling the responsibility of the Finance Ministry at a time when Nepal is struggling to recover from the impact of COVID-19 pand
Society
Merger between two community campuses
Two campuses operating in the district headquarters Kushmabazar have been merged. The Gupteshwor Multiple Campus and Shivalaya Multiple Campus have been merged to form the Kushma Multiple Campus.