HoR member Sanu Shiwa Pahadi passes away

Member of the House of Representatives, Sanu Shiwa Pahadi passed away on Wednesday morning.

Ministers Gyawali and Bhatta at Korala border point for inspection

Jagadish Aryal, information officer of Mustang district who is also assistant Chief District Officer, said the ministers flew on a helicopter directly to the border point from Kathmandu.

Trump, Biden zero in on swing states that are key to victory

With Election Day just three weeks away, President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden concentrated Tuesday on battleground states both see as critical to clinching an Electoral College victory, tailoring their travel to best motivate voters who could cast potentially decisive ballots.

Social Entrepreneurship Fund constituted

Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Parbat Gurung has formally announced the formation of the 'Social Entrepreneurship Fund' (SEF) aiming to make the work of the social sector more effective. Minister Gurung announced the formation of the ‘Fund’ at a programme organised by the Social Welfare Council on Tuesday. Speaking at the programme, Minister Gurung said that the SEF was formed to make the work of the social sector more effective and to contribute to the prosperity of the country...

Abide By Safety Rules

Nepal is now passing through a critical moment in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the government’s efforts to contain the spread of the deadly virus, it has increased at an alarming rate. Now the number of coronavirus cases has crossed 111,802 which is higher than that of Wuhan city of China where it first appeared and quickly turned into a global pandemic. The active cases of virus have surged to 33,880, forcing the government to take some drastic decisions one

Celebrating Festivals With Caution

Every year, as Navaratri nears people in Nepal, no matter which religion they follow, start preparing for the Dashain festival. The nine days of Navaratri focusses on worshipping the Shakti or power of Goddess Durga, which is a manifestation of the victory of good over evil.

The Great Reallocation

In the first several months of the COVID-19 crisis – the acute phase – the main economic fallout was a liquidity crunch, which governments countered with aggressive monetary and fiscal stimulus. But now, as the pandemic has dragged on, the crisis is moving to a new phase, marked by significantly higher solvency risks for firms. Policymakers face a dilemma: How can they support needy businesses without propping up those that are not viable? Initial emergency measures cer

Joys Of Autumn

Autumn is a season of crisp air, clearer skies and a gradual herald to winter days. Come autumn, there is a slight chill in the air and the days start to get shorter as the nights prolong. And the change of season is observed quietly by people as they prepare to face the winter. In countries worldwide, autumn is marked with tree leaves changing their colours. The leaves change their colour from green to yellow, red or brown making the scenery quite mesmerising. On September 22nd, the autumn equinox,...

Nearly 30% businessmen in Surkhet displaced due to lockdown

About 30 per cent entrepreneurs in the state capital Surkhet have been displaced from business due to lockdown and prohibition order enforced to prevent and control COVID-19 pandemic. They have abandoned business due to non-payment of rent, wages of employees and workers and bank loans. The tourism sector, hoteliers and industrialists of the Karnali State have been hit the hardest as the lockdown has been extended which was enforced from March 24 after the outbreak of coronavirus in the country. President...

Water woes worry locals of Brahmatola

As many as 86 households of the Budhiganga Municipality-2 Brahmatola of Bajura are reeling under drinking water scarcity after recent floods caused by incessant rainfall destroyed the intake and pipes of the Thadakhola Drinking Water Project. The project was the only source of drinking water for numerous households in Brahmatola including Dhunmuha, Kharsekhet, and Jamalbada.   After the disruption in the water supply, according to Jay Bahadur Thapa, locals have been forced to walk for hours to...