ECONOMY
IBN signs agreement with Malaysian company for the establishment of chemical fertilizer fa...
IBN signs agreement with Malaysian company for the establish...
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: The Investment Board, Nepal and a Malaysian company have signed an agreement for conducting a feasibility study for establishment of a chemical fertilizer factory in Nepal.
Sep 28, 2023
SOCIETY
National conclave on WASH concludes with a 20-point Kathmandu Declaration
National conclave on WASH concludes with a 20-point Kathmand...
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: The National Conclave on Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) concluded on Wednesday, issuing a 20-point declaration with commitments to achieving the national goals of sustainable development. The Declaration aims to promote the principles of sustainability, inclusion, eq...
Sep 28, 2023
POLITICS
Lawmakers draw attention of govt to curb inflation, black marketing
Lawmakers draw attention of govt to curb inflation, black ma...
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Parliamentarians have suggested the government to remain aware and vigilant against exorbitant inflation and black marketing in the daily consumable items including sugar as the major festivals such as Dashain and Tihar were nearby.
Sep 28, 2023
SOCIETY
Tharu community demands public holiday on 'Jitiya' festival
Tharu community demands public holiday on 'Jitiya' festival
BHARATPUR, Sep 28: The Tharu community in Chitwan has demanded a public holiday on the occasion of the Jitiya festival.The 13th district convention of Tharu Kalyankari Sabha (Welfare Assembly), Chitwan issued the 'Bharatpur declaration', seeking public holidays for the 'Jitiya' and 'Yamosha (Priti A...
Sep 28, 2023
SOCIETY
World Rabies Day being observed today
World Rabies Day being observed today
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: The World Rabies Day is being observed today including in Nepal by organizing various programs.
Sep 28, 2023
ECONOMY
South Korea to assist Nepal in graduating from LDC status by 2026
South Korea to assist Nepal in graduating from LDC status by...
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: South Korea has said it would always be a partner to Nepal preparing to graduate from the least developed country status in 2026.
Sep 28, 2023
SOCIETY
Public holiday declared in Madhesh province today
Public holiday declared in Madhesh province today
JANAKPUR, Sept 28: The Madhesh province government has announced a public holiday on Thursday on the occasion of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, a festival for people from the Muslim community.
Sep 28, 2023
POLITICS
PM extends best wishes on the occasion of Indra Jatra festival
PM extends best wishes on the occasion of Indra Jatra festiv...
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said advancing towards social justice, good governance and prosperity by promoting religious tolerance, national unity, social goodwill and emotional bond is the national agenda of the hour.
Sep 28, 2023
SPORTS
SAFF U-19 Championship Football: India defeats Nepal in tie-breaker
SAFF U-19 Championship Football: India defeats Nepal in tie-...
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Nepal has lost to India in the semi-final of the SAFF U-19 Championship football tournament.
Sep 28, 2023
BLOG
An urgent plea to protect healthcare providers
An urgent plea to protect healthcare providers
In Nepal, the distressing surge in violence against healthcare professionals has plunged us into a pressing crisis that demands our undivided attention. Within the walls of healthcare facilities, from inpatient wards to emergency departments, incidents of workplace violence have spiked alarmingly, l...
Sep 28, 2023