ECONOMY
DOED initiates process to construct 132 kv transmission line for Mewakhola Hydropower
DOED initiates process to construct 132 kv transmission line...
KATHMANDU, April 6: The Department of Electricity Development (DOED) is all set to construct a transmission line for the Mewakhola hydropower project currently under construction in Meringden Rural Municipality-3 of Taplejung.
Apr 06, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE declined 31.59 points; investors lost Rs 5 billion from shares transactions last wee...
NEPSE declined 31.59 points; investors lost Rs 5 billion fro...
KATHMANDU, April 6: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined 31.59 points last week after the government failed to introduce effective measures to revamp the market despite the investors’ expectation from the new government alliance.
Apr 06, 2024
POLITICS
UML summons National Convention Representatives Council meeting
UML summons National Convention Representatives Council meet...
KATHMANDU, April 6: The ruling CPN-UML has summoned a meeting of its National Convention Representatives Council for April 20-22.
Apr 06, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
The Long Aisle Leading to Nepal’s First Same-Sex Marriages
The Long Aisle Leading to Nepal’s First Same-Sex Marriages
The country long seen as a beacon for LGBTQI rights in South Asia still has no law recognizing same-sex marriage. Here's how two couples broke through the bureaucracy — and why hundreds of others still wait to say “I do.”
Apr 06, 2024
ECONOMY
Home Minister Lamichhane pledges to address concerns of locals before opening Thamel and D...
Home Minister Lamichhane pledges to address concerns of loca...
KATHMANDU, April 6: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Rabi Lamichhane, has said that the concerns of locals and business community at Thamel and Durbar Marg areas would be addressed before deciding to open the areas round-the-clock.
Apr 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Trishuli bridge closed following cable snap
Trishuli bridge closed following cable snap
TRISHULI (Nuwakot), April 6: Movement of people and vehicles has been completely stopped on the bridge over the Trishuli River at Bidur Municipality-6 in Nuwakot district.
Apr 06, 2024
SOCIETY
PM Dahal hands Nepali national flag to Jugal Himal expedition team
PM Dahal hands Nepali national flag to Jugal Himal expeditio...
KATHMANDU, April 6: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' handed the Nepali national flag to an expedition team to Jugal Himal (Mt Jugal).
Apr 06, 2024
POLITICS
Ilam by-polls: six register nominations
Ilam by-polls: six register nominations
ILAM, April 6: Six candidates have registered nominations so far for the House of Representatives (HoR) by-election in Ilam constituency 2.
Apr 06, 2024
ECONOMY
264 permits issued so far for spring climbing season
264 permits issued so far for spring climbing season
KATHMANDU, April 6: A total of 264 climbers have obtained mountain climbing permits for the spring climbing season as of Friday.
Apr 06, 2024
POLITICS
I will reward people helping me recover Rs 2.3 million from Cooperative: Minister Aryal
I will reward people helping me recover Rs 2.3 million from...
KATHMANDU, April 6: Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Dol Prasad Aryal, who is also the vice-chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), announced a reward of Rs 100,000 to Rs 200,000 for anyone helping to recover Rs 2.3 million allegedly sunk in a cooperative.
Apr 06, 2024