Business

Govt collects Rs 1.11 trillion in revenue, achieves 75% of annual target

The government has collected Rs 1.112 trillion in revenue, achieving 75.17 percent of its annual target with 19 days remaining in the current fiscal year.

Opinion

RSP's first convention: A search for vision to drive the country

Bharatpur is buzzing with political activities with the first three-day General Convention of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) now heading towards its fag end.

Nepal

RSP concludes first convention amid myriad of shortcomings

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) ended its historic first general convention with the last elections of the central committee marred by a sharp decline in voter turnout and public allegations of factionalism.

Nepal

RSP emerges as major political force after first general convention: Chair Lamichhane

Newly elected Chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, on Friday said the party has emerged as a major and mature political force following its first general convention.

Kathmandu

Judiciary, media complement each other: Chief Justice

Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma has said the judiciary and the media are complementary institutions that share the common responsibility of safeguarding citizens' rights and ensuring justice.

Nepal

Amnesty, Advocacy Forum urge Nepal to end torture, ensure accountability

Amnesty International Nepal and Advocacy Forum-Nepal have urged the government to take urgent action to end torture, custodial deaths and impunity, warning that Nepal continues to fail in meeting its constitutional and international human rights obligations.

Business

British Council honours top IELTS registration partners in Nepal

The British Council Nepal has recognised the country's top-performing IELTS registration partners for their contribution to expanding access to international education, employment and migration opportunities.

Health

Authorities ramp up bird flu surveillance across valley

The Department of Livestock Services has intensified surveillance and deployed technical teams across the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding districts as it races to contain the spread of bird flu, which has now affected nearly 100 poultry farms in 11 districts.

World

Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media

The Australian government plans to strengthen laws that ban children younger than 16 from social media platforms, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

Business

NEPSE extends losing streak as turnover rebounds to Rs 3.9 billion

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index edged lower for another session on Friday, although daily trading turnover rebounded to Rs 3.9 billion on the final trading day of the week.

Nepal

'Police alone cannot win fight against drugs,' security officials urge community action

As drug abuse and illegal narcotics trafficking continue to pose a growing challenge in Rautahat, security officials have called for a united response, warning that law enforcement alone cannot curb the problem without active support from communities.

Business

Gold price rises by Rs 800 per tola, silver declines

The price of gold increased by Rs 800 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, while silver prices declined, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.