UN endorses proposal to graduate Nepal to middle-income developing country

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has endorsed the proposal to graduate Nepal to the status of a middle-income developing nation from the category of least developed country (LDC) by 2026.

Chile court raises sentence in torture-killing of singer

A Chilean court on Tuesday increased the prison sentence for six former soldiers convicted in one of the most notorious killings by the former military dictatorship — the kidnapping, torture and murder of folk singer Víctor Jara— as well as that of a government official.

Shahid Kapoor wears ‘Jersey’ with pride, calls it his best film so far

After the blockbuster 'Kabir Singh', Shahid Kapoor is back with yet another entertainer, this time a cricket drama titled 'Jersey'. The trailer of the film was recently unveiled by the makers and it bowled over the audience. While the audience is eagerly waiting to witness the sports drama on the silver screen, Shahid revealed something about his experience of working in the film, which makes it worth the wait. The actor said, "'Jersey' is a strong story with a new, original and fresh character....

Cooperatives essential to fortify economy: VP Pun

Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun has said that cooperatives form the basis for socio-economic transformation. Speaking on the occasion of the 4th Lalitpur Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) Summit organised by Lalitpur District Savings and Credit Cooperatives Union Wednesday, he said that cooperatives should be the foundation for a self-reliant economy.

Thimi Hospital opens ICU for children

Nepal-Korea Friendship Municipality Hospital, run by Madhyapur Thimi Municipality, has brought the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for children into operation. Mayor of the Municipality Madan Sundar Shrestha informed that the five-bed ICU has been brought into operation for children. Currently, three children are receiving treatment at the ICU, he said. 'The hospital, which has a total of 102 beds, is also expanding various services.'

Inauguration of rebuilt Kasthamandap soon

Kasthamandap, the wood-made shelter, originally built in the 7th century, is waiting for its inauguration after its reconstruction completed six years after the devastating 2015 earthquake. The Kasthamandap Reconstruction Committee is now preparing for inauguration of the historical monument. It said it would fix the inauguration date soon. Reconstruction work of the centuries-old resting place has almost completed and now it stands in its original shape and look.

Rare golden tortoise seized, two arrested

The Armed Police Force Nepal arrested two persons including a rare golden tortoise in Kathmandu on November 19. A team deployed from the Armed Police Force Nepal (APF) No. 9 Pashupatinath Brigade Headquarters in Kathmandu arrested Sanju Tamang, 50, of Tokha and Ambir Rai, 24, of Sotang Rural Municipality-1 of Solukhumbu from Grande Hospital, Tokha.

Businessmen seek reforms for economic revival

Businesspersons have urged the government to make concrete reforms to lead the country on the path of economic development and support business rehabilitation. “Slogans don’t attract investment, we need to create better policy environment and address the challenges that obstruct the growth of business and industry,” they said univocally at a dialogue programme organised by the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) on Wednesday on the occasion of National Industry...

Biden calls summit for democracy, Nepal among invitees

US President Joe Biden has invited 110 countries to a virtual summit for democracy on December 9-10, including Nepal, according to a list posted on the State Department website on Tuesday. The list includes major Western allies of the US. It also includes India, Pakistan and Iraq. In the South Asian region Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have been excluded.

The West's Wasted Crisis

The silver lining in the gloomy cloud of the pandemic was the opportunity it gave the West to mend its ways. During 2020, rays of light shone through. The European Union was forced to contemplate a fiscal union. Then, it helped remove Donald Trump from the White House. And a global Green New Deal suddenly appeared less far-fetched. Then 2021 came along and drew the blackout curtains. Last week, in its financial stab