ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Govt stands firm on ‘take-and-pay’ model despite private power developers’ concerns
Govt stands firm on ‘take-and-pay’ model despite private pow...
The government has remained firm on its decision to enforce a “take-and-pay” model for power purchase agreements (PPAs), despite growing dissatisfaction from private sector hydropower developers.
Jun 10, 2025
ECONOMY
Sanvi Energy Ltd allots IPO shares; rejects 3,674 applications
Sanvi Energy Ltd allots IPO shares; rejects 3,674 applicatio...
Nepal SBI Merchant Banking, the issue manager, conducted the allotment at its office, where it selected 241,530 applicants through a lottery to receive 10 shares each.
Jun 09, 2025
SOCIETY
Minister Khadka inaugurates Settling Basin under Nepal Gandak West Canal Irrigation System
Minister Khadka inaugurates Settling Basin under Nepal Ganda...
The minister, alongside Binod Chaudhary, a Member of Parliament representing the constituency, jointly inaugurated the infrastructure at a programme organized by the Nepal Gandak Paschim Irrigation Management Office in Nawalparasi.
Jun 09, 2025
ECONOMY
DDC to adjust prices for sale of 600 metric tons of dairy products amid surplus stock
DDC to adjust prices for sale of 600 metric tons of dairy pr...
Issuing a public notice on Sunday, the DDC called for interested buyers to submit proposals to the DDC central office in Lainchaur within seven days.
Jun 09, 2025
ECONOMY
Birgunj Customs Office revenue dependent on petroleum and vehicle imports
Birgunj Customs Office revenue dependent on petroleum and ve...
The Birgunj Customs Office collected the highest revenue of Rs 64.5 billion from the import of petroleum products during the first 10 months of the current Fiscal Year (FY)
Jun 09, 2025
POLITICS
National Assembly passes Customs Bill
National Assembly passes Customs Bill
The Customs Bill, 2080 BS has been passed by the National Assembly.
Jun 09, 2025
SOCIETY
Rs 20 billion missing from Nepal Bank, shareholder appeals for investigation
Rs 20 billion missing from Nepal Bank, shareholder appeals f...
A shareholder has filed a complaint with the Office of the Auditor General, claiming that Rs 20.4 billion vanished from Nepal Bank Limited. This complaint has now been forwarded to the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA).
Jun 09, 2025
POLITICS
National Assembly passes Ship (Operation and Management) Bill 2081 BS
National Assembly passes Ship (Operation and Management) Bil...
In today's meeting of the assembly, the proposal presented by Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Devendra Dahal, to pass the bill was unanimously approved.
Jun 09, 2025
SOCIETY
Former chair of Nepal Bank charged in Rs 1.9 million bribe case
Former chair of Nepal Bank charged in Rs 1.9 million bribe c...
According to the charge sheet filed Monday at the Special Court in Kathmandu, Dr Adhikari promised to assist in the loan process for a hotel project in Rupandehi and demanded a bribe from the businessman.
Jun 09, 2025
POLITICS
RSP submits five-point proposal to probe visit visa case
RSP submits five-point proposal to probe visit visa case
RSP lawmaker Manish Jha informed that the party has formally written to the ruling Nepali Congress proposing the formation of a parliamentary probe committee to conduct an in-depth study at the policy-level and practical issues related to the visit visa scandal.
Jun 09, 2025