ECONOMY
MCA-Nepal expedites construction of 18 km cross-border power transmission line
MCA-Nepal expedites construction of 18 km cross-border power...
KATHMANDU, March 7: The Millenium Challenge Account (MCA) Nepal is expediting the construction of the 18 km stretch of Butwal-Gorakhpur power transmission line.
Mar 07, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt almost finalizes signing agreements for four projects worth Rs 301.18 billion during...
Govt almost finalizes signing agreements for four projects w...
KATHMANDU, March 7: While uncertainty mounts on the success of the announced Nepal Investment Summit-2024 with the fresh political development, the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) is prepared to finalize investments worth Rs 301.18 billion in four big projects during the summit.
Mar 07, 2024
Editorial
Help Struggling Farmers Save Dairy Industries
Help Struggling Farmers Save Dairy Industries
It is concerning to learn that dairy industries across Nepal are struggling to sell the milk produced by farmers as consumption has sharply decreased. Farmers’ representatives say that, although they supply 3.1 million liters of milk to the market daily, dairy industries sell only 2.8 million liters...
Mar 07, 2024
POLITICS
PM Dahal reshuffles his cabinet following new alliance with UML
PM Dahal reshuffles his cabinet following new alliance with...
Inducts eight ministers from UML, five from Maoist Center, four from RSP and two from Unified Socialist;
Mar 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Retirement age set at 60, entry age limit of 37 for female, 32 for male applicants
Retirement age set at 60, entry age limit of 37 for female,...
KATHMANDU, March 5: After a long tug-of-war, the government has registered the Bill, 2080 in the Parliament to provide for the formation, operation and conditions of service of the Federal Civil Service.
Mar 06, 2024
ECONOMY
Customs dispute grounds six aircraft and four helicopters
Customs dispute grounds six aircraft and four helicopters
KATHMANDU, March 6: Six aircraft and four helicopters have been grounded due to a dispute over the customs duty on spare parts. Almost two months ago, the aircraft were grounded due to an unresolved dispute between the Department of Customs (DoC) and the airline operator regarding the customs duty o...
Mar 06, 2024
SOCIETY
178 tolas of gold offered to Pathibhara being auctioned
178 tolas of gold offered to Pathibhara being auctioned
PHUNGLING (Taplejung), March 6: A total of 178 tolas of gold and more than 5,000 tolas of silver offered by devotees at the Pathibhara Temple are being auctioned. The Pathibhara Area Development Committee is going to sell 178 tolas or 2.08 kg of gold and around 58 kg of silver.
Mar 06, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE adds 9.33 points; daily turnover declines to Rs 3.45 billion
NEPSE adds 9.33 points; daily turnover declines to Rs 3.45 b...
KATHMANDU, March 6: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday increased 9.33 points to close at 2,017.03 points.
Mar 06, 2024
SOCIETY
CEC Thapaliya and UN Women Country Rep hold meeting
CEC Thapaliya and UN Women Country Rep hold meeting
KATHMANDU, March 6: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya and the UN Women Country Representative Patricia Fernandez-Pacheco held a meeting at the Office of the Election Commission Nepal on Wednesday.
Mar 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Pak national arrested with counterfeit Thai Baht
Pak national arrested with counterfeit Thai Baht
KATHMANDU, March 6: A Pakistani national has been arrested with counterfeit Thai baht from Thamel in Kathmandu.
Mar 06, 2024