ECONOMY
Kankai Bridge: Contract extended for five times, progress 'half' in 13 years
Kankai Bridge: Contract extended for five times, progress 'h...
The construction of the Kankai Bridge connecting Jhapa Rural Municipality-2 and Gauriganj Rural Municipality-1 in the eastern section of the Postal Highway has been in limbo for the past 13 years.
Jan 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Over 1,000 fire incidents in five months, 16 dead
Over 1,000 fire incidents in five months, 16 dead
Nepal Police spokesperson, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bishwa Raj Adhikari said that 145 people have been injured in the disaster.
Jan 15, 2025
ECONOMY
Airlines operators warn of halting all flights to Solukhumbu district
Airlines operators warn of halting all flights to Solukhumbu...
Airline companies have warned of shutting down the entire air services in Solukhumbu district after the local government in the Khumbu region failed to lift the obstruction on helicopter flights.
Jan 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Pathibhara temple collects over Rs 13 million in offerings in six months
Pathibhara temple collects over Rs 13 million in offerings i...
Santosh Purkuti, the IT Field Coordinator for the Committee, reported that Rs 13,24,456 was collected during this period. Offerings are counted monthly at the committee office, with strict surveillance via CCTV and police presence.
Jan 15, 2025
ECONOMY
Real estate transactions sees rise by 9.45 in Poush
Real estate transactions sees rise by 9.45 in Poush
The government gets revenue from various sources such as service tax, registration fees, capital gains tax, and others in the real estate sector. Among these, the highest revenue is obtained from registration fees and capital gains tax.
Jan 15, 2025
SOCIETY
SC strikes down law allowing development in national parks
SC strikes down law allowing development in national parks
A Constitutional Bench of four justices, led by Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut, ruled that the amendment violated the constitution.
Jan 15, 2025
Market
NOC hikes petrol price by Rs 2 per liter and diesel price by Rs 3 per liter
NOC hikes petrol price by Rs 2 per liter and diesel price by...
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petrol by Rs 2 per liter and diesel by Rs 3 per liter.
Jan 15, 2025
POLITICS
President Paudel appoints three non-resident ambassadors
President Paudel appoints three non-resident ambassadors
President Ram Chandra Paudel has appointed non-resident ambassadors of Nepal to three countries. He has appointed Nepal's resident ambassador to Canada, Bharatraj Paudyal, as the non-resident ambassador to Cuba.
Jan 15, 2025
ECONOMY
Industries no longer required to conduct EIA and IEE for capital increase
Industries no longer required to conduct EIA and IEE for cap...
An ordinance introduced by the government to amend certain Nepal laws related to improving the economic and business environment and enhancing investment has made such provisions at a time when many industries, despite their desire, are reluctant to increase capital due to the additional burden of E...
Jan 15, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt allows Finance Ministry to use remaining treasury funds
Govt allows Finance Ministry to use remaining treasury funds
According to an ordinance recommended by the cabinet to the President for authentication, the finance ministry can now transfer either the full or partial balance from other government funds into the FCD when needed to meet liabilities.
Jan 15, 2025