ECONOMY
Govt struggles to turn two dozen tunnel plans into reality despite budget allocation
Govt struggles to turn two dozen tunnel plans into reality d...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Despite making ambitious plans for expanding the tunnels in the country, the government is facing obstacles in implementation of the plans. Although the government has planned the construction of two dozen tunnels, only one such project is currently underway.
Feb 23, 2024
ECONOMY
Haste in inauguration of under-construction Dharahara courts controversy
Haste in inauguration of under-construction Dharahara courts...
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: The controversy continues as the then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the Dharahara before completing its construction. A dispute is ongoing between the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) and the Ministry of Urban Development regarding this issue.
Feb 23, 2024
POLITICS
Banking Offense and Punishment Bill in parliamentary committee for clause-wise discussion
Banking Offense and Punishment Bill in parliamentary committ...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The House of Representatives (HoR) has sent the 'Banking Offense and Punishment (second amendment), Bill-2080 BS to the respective committee for clause-wise deliberation.
Feb 23, 2024
My City
Hip Hop Mela being organized at Hotel Annapurna on Saturday
Hip Hop Mela being organized at Hotel Annapurna on Saturday
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu is organizing the "Hip Hop Mela; खुलौँ, बोलौँ" event at Hotel Annapurna on Saturday. Running from 11:30 AM to 6 PM, the program promises to be a unique celebration of Hip Hop culture, providing a platform for Nepali artists to showcase their talents a...
Feb 23, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt to start vaccination campaign against measles-rubella from Sunday
Govt to start vaccination campaign against measles-rubella f...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The government has initiated a vaccination campaign against measles across 75 districts, excluding Jajarkot and West Rukum, from February 25 to March 20, citing the risk of measles-rubella infection.
Feb 23, 2024
POLITICS
TJ Bill in final stages for presentation in parliament: PM Dahal
TJ Bill in final stages for presentation in parliament: PM D...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal announced that the Transitional Justice (TJ) Bill has entered the final stages for presentation in the parliament.
Feb 23, 2024
ECONOMY
Top official of power regulatory body pledges to extend hydropower project licenses to 50...
Top official of power regulatory body pledges to extend hydr...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The director general (DG) of the Department of Electricity Development, Jeebachh Mandal, has said that because the Ministry of Finance (MoF) is complacent in terms of making economic rules and laws, the private sector as well as the government entities are facing repercussions.
Feb 23, 2024
SPORTS
Sabitra Bhandari completes 50 international goals
Sabitra Bhandari completes 50 international goals
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Sabitra Bhandari alias Samba, a forward of Nepali women’s football team, completed 50 international goals.
Feb 23, 2024
ECONOMY
Ncell tops royalty payments in the last FY
Ncell tops royalty payments in the last FY
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Ncell emerged as the leading contributor to both royalty and the Rural Telecommunications Development Fund (RTDF) in the last fiscal year.
Feb 23, 2024
ECONOMY
Climate change impacts hydroelectricity production
Climate change impacts hydroelectricity production
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The production of hydropower projects based on river flow has decreased rapidly in the dry season, posing a challenge to Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in power management.
Feb 23, 2024