ECONOMY
GCF approves Rs 7 billion project to prevent glacial lake outbursts in Nepal
GCF approves Rs 7 billion project to prevent glacial lake ou...
The Government of Nepal, UNDP, and the Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal (IPPAN) will jointly invest in the project. Moreover, local governments and other relevant departments, agencies, and ministries included in the project area will contribute through parallel financing, acc...
Jul 01, 2025
POLITICS
I am ready to face probe over ‘cooling-off period’ provision removal case: MP Khatiwada
I am ready to face probe over ‘cooling-off period’ provision...
Ramhari Khatiwada, Chair of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, has said he is ready to face an investigation over the controversial "cooling-off period" clause in the Federal Civil Service Bill 2080 BS.
Jul 01, 2025
SOCIETY
New embankments aim to protect Mustang settlements from Kaligandaki threat
New embankments aim to protect Mustang settlements from Kali...
To address this situation, the implementation of a multi-year Kaligandaki River Control Project has recently been concluded here. The Project was funded by the federal government.
Jul 01, 2025
SOCIETY
SEJON declines govt’s Rs 10 million grant
SEJON declines govt’s Rs 10 million grant
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology had earmarked the amount under the operational grant heading in the annual development budget for the fiscal year 2025/26.
Jul 01, 2025
ECONOMY
SEBON under scrutiny over selective IPO approvals for hydropower companies
SEBON under scrutiny over selective IPO approvals for hydrop...
Shrestha, who owns 33,000 shares in Bungad Hydropower, granted approval for the issuance of 2,905,000 shares at a face value of Rs 100 each. The IPO is intended for both project-affected locals and the general public.
Jul 01, 2025
SOCIETY
80-yr-old woman brutally murdered in Kailali
80-yr-old woman brutally murdered in Kailali
According to DSP Nabin Raja Budhathoki, chief of the Area Police Office, Tikapur, preliminary investigations show that Shahi was killed with a sharp weapon.
Jul 01, 2025
WORLD
India chemical factory blast toll rises to 36
India chemical factory blast toll rises to 36
The death toll from a powerful explosion at an Indian chemical factory has risen to 36, as search and rescue operations continued for a second day Tuesday, officials said.
Jul 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Koshi reports eight new cases of COVID-19
Koshi reports eight new cases of COVID-19
Likewise, the district has received 15,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19, according to Ramesh Barakoti, chief of the Health Office, Jhapa.
Jul 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Man arrested for defrauding Rs 7.5 million with false job promise in the US
Man arrested for defrauding Rs 7.5 million with false job pr...
The accused has been identified as 30-year-old Ranjan Pandey, a resident of Chandragiri-7, Kathmandu, originally from Vyas-12, Tanahun, according to the Kathmandu District Police Range.
Jul 01, 2025
WORLD
Thailand's PM suspended by Constitutional Court
Thailand's PM suspended by Constitutional Court
The kingdom's politics have been dominated for years by a battle between the conservative, pro-military, pro-royalist elite and the Shinawatra clan, who they consider a threat to Thailand's traditional social order.
Jul 01, 2025