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Nepal’s court summons foreigners and firms implicated in 2017 Airbus deal By Sangam Prasain On April 4, the anti-graft body completed its five-year probe into the $209.6-million deal to buy two new jets. 57 districts report dengue infection By Post Report Over 50 cases are being reported per week. Experts warn of big outbreak in coming days. Being at peace with our life choices By Tashi Gurung The more we believe that things will happen on their own, the more we might be setting ourselves up for disappointment and confusion. President Paudel presents government’s policies and programmes By Post Report The government announces taking initiatives to attract more foreign investment and to unveil programmes to boost morale of private sector. Being at peace with our life choices By Tashi Gurung The more we believe that things will happen on their own, the more we might be setting ourselves up for disappointment and confusion. OPINION Keep your word The collective pledge of Nepali parties to attract investment needs to be translated into action. Reviewing Amnesty’s report on Dalits By Mitra Pariyar Caste is so sacred for many Nepalis that they would rather go to jail or die than flout caste rules. People, mountains and climate change By Popular Gentle Urgent delivery of adequate and accessible funds is needed for science-based, locally-led climate actions. Unfit for consumption Lack of regular monitoring has allowed eateries to serve contaminated food to consumers. VISUAL STORIES The week in 7 photos Devotees throng Matatirtha Kunda in memory of mother The week in 10 photos Nepali labourers’ harsh reality as world marks May Day LATEST UPDATES Nepal name preliminary squad for World Cup Qualifier match against UAE By Sports Bureau Rohit Chand has returned to the squad after missing out both legs against Bahrain in March. EU-Business Forum 2024 on May 15 By Post Report The business forum, which will be held on 15-16 May 2024, will bring together more than 300 participants. Two men arrested on robbery charge By Police said they have recovered Rs1.4 million from the arrested, and the money is confirmed to be the stolen one. India’s Modi denies stoking divisions to win election, files nomination By Reuters Although Modi began his campaign by showcasing his economic record, governance and popularity, he has changed tack after the first phase to accuse the main opposition Congress party of being pro-Muslim. Both Houses adjourned until Thursday By Post Report Congress lawmakers obstruct proceedings of House of Representatives and National Assembly, demanding parliamentary probe against DPM Lamichhane. Korea supports USD9.8 million to create jobs through recycling and upcycling projects By Post Report The project aims to create sustainable recycling and upcycling enterprises to foster green economic practices, says KOICA. President Paudel presents government’s policies and programmes By Post Report The government announces taking initiatives to attract more foreign investment and to unveil programmes to boost morale of private sector. Israeli tanks push into Gaza’s Rafah, as displaced civilians flee again By Reuters People face constant exhaustion, hunger and fear. Nowhere is safe,” the United Nations aid agency in Gaza posted on X. Historian Gyanmani Nepal dies By Post Report Nepal is known for his significant contributions to Nepali historical literature. Wegovy weight loss sustained for four years in trial, Novo Nordisk says By Reuters Wegovy and Zepbound are being tested to assess their benefits in a variety of other medical uses such as lowering heart attack risk and for sleep apnea and kidney disease. Patient dies in Kailali ambulance crash By Arjun Shah The 18-year-old was returning home after treatment in India when the ambulance she was aboard met with the accident. 10-year-old dies after being hit by a tipper in Dhankuta By Ramesh Chandra Adhikari The child died on the spot after being hit by the vehicle in Charkhole at around 8:45 am. MOST READ Nepal’s court summons foreigners and firms implicated in 2017 Airbus deal 57 districts report dengue infection Parties dig in as efforts intensify to end House deadlock People, mountains and climate change Kagbeni residents fear monsoon havoc amid government inaction after last year’s flooding E-PAPER | May 14, 2024 Read ePaper Online Editor’s Picks Nepal to use drones to transport garbage from Mount Everest Regulatory void complicates child adoption process in Nepal Ilam bypoll: Fillip for old parties, reality check for RSP Nepal sets sight on multi-billion dollar LGBTIQ tourism market Escalating Middle East crisis threatens Nepali economy Videos Nepali nationalism | Idea of Nepal with Hari Sharma China: Lost in translation? | Idea of Nepal with Aneka Rajbhandari Public Debate in Nepal | Idea of Nepal with Saumitra Neupane The Constitution of Nepal | Idea of Nepal with Bipin Adhikari Culture & Arts Being at peace with our life choices The more we believe that things will happen on their own, the more we might be setting ourselves up for disappointment and confusion. Breaking down parental anxiety Sunika Joshi discusses anxiety among parents, its causes, effects and coping techniques.... ‘We need more women-centred Nepali movies’ Keki Adhikari discusses her early acting days and the message behind ‘Boksi Ko Ghar’.... When mythology mirrors life Directed by Rajan Murarung and written by Kiran Chamling Rai, Mandala Theatre’s ‘Bakha... Tackling climate change denial ‘Dhye Dreams’ spotlights the global crisis of climate-displaced communities in the Upp... National Two men arrested on robbery charge Both Houses adjourned until Thursday Korea supports USD9.8 million to create jobs through recycling and upcycling projects President Paudel presents government’s policies and programmes Historian Gyanmani Nepal dies Politics From the centre to the provinces: The diminishing influence of regional parties After split in JSP-Nepal, politics hots up in Madhesh over fate of coalition Yadav to move court against new party registration Political parties shift stances based on convenience Nepali Congress may allow Lamichhane to speak in Parliament Valley Three arrested for allegedly duping US aspirants Two injured in Bhaktapur fire Two die of suffocation while digging well in Bhaktapur Man injured in forest fire dies Seven wards of KMC start waste segregation, four more to start soon Money EU-Business Forum 2024 on May 15 Nepal’s court summons foreigners and firms implicated in 2017 Airbus deal Private sector says Nepal’s tax system is upside-down Finance Minister Pun stresses need for critical analysis of the country’s state Nepal’s banking industry is a...