The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell by 15.08 points on Tuesday, closing at 2,631.98. This is the latest sign that investors are still unsure about the market. Compared to the previous day, the amount of money traded in the market also dropped—from Rs 8.91 billion to Rs 7.57 billion. Over 18 million shares were…
In a landmark achievement for Nepal’s agricultural sector, the once-defunct Agricultural Tools Factory in Birgunj has officially resumed production after nearly two decades of inactivity. The factory is now manufacturing 16 types of essential farming tools, breathing new life into the country’s drive for agricultural self-reliance. The revival of the factory is credited in large…
Tensions have flared up once more between India and Pakistan after a recent attack in the town of Pahalgam, located in the Indian-administered region of Kashmir. According to reports, the attack resulted in several casualties, including civilians and security personnel. Following the incident, both India and Pakistan have accused each other of violating the ceasefire…
Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s Deputy Mayor, Sunita Dangol, has publicly addressed the growing administrative deadlock within the metropolis, calling on Mayor Balendra Shah to take direct responsibility and break the ongoing impasse. Speaking at a recent public event, Dangol expressed deep concern over the current state of affairs at the KMC office. “Thousands of municipal employees…
काठमाडौं, बैशाख १२ – काठमाडौं महानगरपालिकाकी उपमेयर सुनिता डंगोलले पछिल्लो समय महानगरपालिकाभित्र देखिएको प्रशासनिक संकटप्रति गम्भीर असन्तुष्टि जनाउँदै मेयर बालेन शाहलाई प्रत्यक्ष रुपमा समाधानको मार्गतिर अघि बढ्न आह्वान गरेकी छन्। हालै एक सार्वजनिक कार्यक्रममा बोल्दै डंगोलले भने, “तीन महिनासम्म कर्मचारीको तलब रोकिएको छ, क्यान्सरका बिरामीलाई दिइने सहायता रोकिएको छ। यसले जनताको पीडा बढाएको छ।” उनले…
The economic battle between two of the world’s biggest economies – the United States and China – began over six years ago, and even today, its effects are felt around the world. The conflict, often called the “tariff war,” started in 2018 when the U.S. government accused China of unfair trade practices. These included stealing…
Former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has voiced his support for the ongoing nationwide protests by schoolteachers, calling on them to continue their movement with “patience and determination.” Addressing a program organized to mark the 77th anniversary of the Nepal Communist Party, Prachanda said the teachers’ long-standing demands were legitimate and overdue. “The teachers…
Kathmandu, April 21 — In a bold move that has stirred political debate, Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chairperson Rajendra Lingden along with six other key leaders were arrested yesterday while staging a protest inside the restricted zone of Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal’s federal administration. The arrested group included Vice Chairperson Buddhiman Tamang, Chief…
The ongoing strike by teachers across Nepal has entered its 19th consecutive day, with educators standing firm in their demand for revisions to the newly proposed Education Bill. Despite several rounds of discussions with top government officials, including Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Speaker Dev Raj Ghimire, a concrete agreement has yet to be…
The protest by teachers across Nepal is growing bigger and more serious. Teachers have now decided to stop checking SEE (Secondary Education Examination) papers, and they are warning that they won’t help conduct Class 12 exams, accept new student admissions, or even keep schools open if their demands are ignored. The teachers are angry about…