Marxist Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lanka's president Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka's president on Monday after an election that saw voters reject an old guard accused of leading the country into economic crisis. World 23 Sep, 2024
Adjustment of health workers to begin The problem in the management of health sector employees will now be solved through their adjustment at the federal, province and local levels. Nepal 16 Sep, 2024
STC, FMTC allowed to import sugar on duty waiver The government has allowed the Salt Trading Corporation (STC) and Food Management & Trade Company to import 30,000 metric tons of sugar with 50 percent customs duty waiver so as to avoid shortage of sugar in view of the upcoming festivals. Business 11 Sep, 2024
Sunar speaks for six million unheard people Khagendra Sunar is not tired, but rather tanned from the scorching sun and bruised from the iron chains and shackles weighing 3 kg, which he has been wearing and carrying on for a month now. This has left a mark on his neck that will take months to heal. However, he is adamant about not changing his mind any soon. Kathmandu 07 Sep, 2024
Govt approves $115 million soft loan from ADB A decision was made to form a negotiation team, led by the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, to represent the government in discussions regarding the loan. Nepal 06 Sep, 2024
Students in Bangladesh forced out the country's leader a month ago. Where do things stand now? What began as student protests over government jobs became a large-scale revolt against the country’s longest-serving prime minister. World 05 Sep, 2024
Transforming urban mobility: It is about re-imagining cities Back in June, one of my pieces in this newspaper focussed on the power of rethinking urban transportation, starting from cycling. Opinion 03 Sep, 2024
Parliamentary hearing of proposed ambassadors begins The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has initiated the hearing process for the proposed ambassadors to various countries. Today, the Committee will hear from four of the 17 proposed candidates for ambassadorial appointments. Kathmandu 01 Sep, 2024
Government awards national women volleyball players, coaches Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has awarded national women volleyball players, coaches and manager participating in the CAVA Women's Volleyball National League. Sports 29 Aug, 2024
Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra is elected Thailand's prime minister Thailand’s Parliament elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of the divisive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as prime minister Friday. World 16 Aug, 2024
Cabinet approves action plan for operating Pokhara and Gautam Buddha Int'l airports The government has approved a comprehensive action plan for reforms in the civil aviation sector. Business 13 Aug, 2024
Russia says fighting continues in Ukrainian incursion into Kursk region Russian forces have swiftly repelled previous cross-border incursions, but not before they caused damage and embarrassed authorities. World 08 Aug, 2024
