SINDHUPALCHOWK, Nov 3: The death toll in Sindhupalchowk bus accident has climbed to 16, according to local authorities.

KATHMANDU, Nov 3: Managing Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Kulman Ghising has urged the private sector to join hands with the NEA in its efforts to maintain energy efficiency effectively.

SINDHUPALCHOWK: At least eight persons died when a passenger bus met with an accident in Sindhupalchowk district on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, Nov 3: Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation Padma Aryal has directed Guthi Corporation to make sure that the lands under the purview of the corporation are well-maintained.

Chhath concludes with fanfare

Published On: November 3, 2019 12:24 PM NPT By: RSS

DHANUSA, Nov 3: Chhath festival has concluded today. The festival begins four days after the Tihar festival. The festival begins on Chaturdashi, and concludes by offering argha to the setting sun on Shashti and to the rising sun on Saptami.

NRB relaxes bank loan to cheer up first-time home buyers

Published On: November 3, 2019 11:46 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 3: There is good news to cheer first-time home buyers up: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has restricted bank and financial institutions (BFIs) from raising the monthly repayment installment for home loans provided to such borrowers.

DHANGADHI, Nov 3: Farmers in Kailali and Kanchanpur districts have been at the receiving end as they have been provided with faulty seeds of Garima variety of paddy.

Locals relieved as solar power is used to lift water

Published On: November 3, 2019 11:39 AM NPT By: YUBARAJ BIBASH

DAMAK, Nov 3: A shift from regular electricity to solar power has come as a relief for residents of Gauradaha in Jhapa district. Locals who had to pay a minimum of Rs 130 per month on electricity bills now have to pay Rs 105 only, thanks to the installation of a solar-powered water pump in their locality. Of the paid amount, Rs 5 will be used for the payment of the community water tap.

Biratnagar ICP starting full-fledged operation from Dec

Published On: November 3, 2019 11:27 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 3: The country’s second integrated check post (ICP) in Biratnagar is set to come into full operation from the next month, as the infrastructure in the Nepali side is at the final stage of construction, according to Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board.

After 5-month slump, Tihar gives some respite to jewelers

Published On: November 3, 2019 11:07 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Nov 3: Gold traders have sold gold worth nearly Rs 7 billion during Tihar festival this year. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, gold jewelry and ornaments were in high demand during the festival.