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Age no bar to go to school

Kathmandu, March 17 -- Formal education in schools and universities became available to ordinary Nepalis only 70 years ago. But even then women were not encouraged to get an education. The 1971 Educ... Read More


Bureaucratic hurdles in researching Nepal's bureaucracy

Kathmandu, March 16 -- In 1974, I was in Nepal conducting research for my PhD thesis on the country's bureaucracy from 1850 to 1950. Tribhuvan University approved my research project and wrote letters... Read More


Climber-activist David Breashears, 68

Kathmandu, March 16 -- Five-time Everest summiter and climate activist David Breashears died on 14 March at his home in Massachusetts in the United States, aged 68. Breashears shot the IMAX film Ever... Read More


Poor cash-rich Nepal

Kathmandu, March 15 -- ECONOMIC POWER: An electric bus and bicycle lane in Lalitpur on Thursday morning. Reducing Nepal's petroleum import bill should be a priority for sustained growth. Photo: GOPEN ... Read More


MG App

Kathmandu, March 15 -- MG Motor Nepal launched a new app called Paramount Charging Solutions for their EV users. The app allows users to find and access MG's DC charging stations throughout Nepal, pay... Read More


Spring Exchange

Kathmandu, March 15 -- Tata Motors extended their Spring Exchange program by one day due to customer demand and Gyalpo Lhosar. The program allows trading in any brand car for a new Tata Nexon EV or Ti... Read More


Toyota Motor Rally

Kathmandu, March 15 -- The Toyota Women's Motor Rally, held annually in Nepal, is back for its 2024 edition on 20 April. This event empowers women in motorsports by allowing them to compete and showca... Read More


HBL new location

Kathmandu, March 15 -- Himalayan Bank relocated two branches after acquiring Civil Bank: Gongabu branch to Hattigaunda, Kathmandu and Kawasoti Branch-2 to Nawalpur. The bank now has 174 branches and o... Read More


Malaysia migrant curb

Kathmandu, March 15 -- Malaysia has said it will suspend work visas for migrant workers from 1 June since the labour market has reached saturation. Work permits will be issued only till mid-May, and t... Read More


Everest and OnePoint

Kathmandu, March 15 -- Everest Bank and OnePoint Financial Services have partnered to improve digital banking services for Everest Bank. OnePoint will provide Everest Bank with API Management System-A... Read More