POLITICS
Dr Shekhar Koirala proposes five-point plan for unity in NC
Dr Shekhar Koirala proposes five-point plan for unity in NC
According to the proposal, Dr Koirala has suggested that the deadline for updating active party memberships should not be made mandatory for participation in the upcoming convention. He further proposed that the 15th General Convention be conducted on the basis of active memberships that were renewe...
1 hour ago
POLITICS
PM Balen Shah will address public only when necessary: Minister Pokharel
PM Balen Shah will address public only when necessary: Minis...
Speaking to the media while publicizing Cabinet decisions on Monday, Minister Pokharel, who is also the government’s spokesperson, said the issue of the Prime Minister’s address on Republic Day was not discussed in the cabinet meeting.
2 hours ago
SOCIETY
Over 50 percent of road accidents in Nepal caused by overspeeding
Over 50 percent of road accidents in Nepal caused by overspe...
Police data show that out of 2,294 accidents nationwide during the review month, 1,253 were due to overspeeding. Other causes included driver incompetence (137 accidents), pedestrians crossing in haste (133), drunk driving (112), and unnecessary overtaking (46).
3 hours ago
ECONOMY
126 MW Lower Seti Hydropower Project to be built in Tanahun
126 MW Lower Seti Hydropower Project to be built in Tanahun
The dam of the semi-reservoir project is located in Bandipur-6 and Devghat Rural Municipality-3 of Tanahu. The power house, staff accommodation, and main tunnel are located in Devghat Rural Municipality-3 and 4.
4 hours ago
SOCIETY
338 local levels complete land use plan so far
338 local levels complete land use plan so far
Among these, 169 local levels have not only classified their land but also updated their maps and collected relevant statistical data. However, 47 local levels were unable to commence this work due to various reasons.
4 hours ago
POLITICS
Govt appoints Dangol as director general of CAAN
Govt appoints Dangol as director general of CAAN
The government has appointed Joint Secretary Mukesh Dangol as the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
4 hours ago
Market
Fifth National Social Entrepreneurship Conference begins in Kathmandu
Fifth National Social Entrepreneurship Conference begins in...
The two-day event, organized by the Social Entrepreneurship Fund under the Social Welfare Council in collaboration with Nepal Development Initiative and partner organizations, was inaugurated at Bhrikutimandap, the press release said.
4 hours ago
POLITICS
SC issues interim order not to arrest Deuba
SC issues interim order not to arrest Deuba
A joint bench of Justices Mahesh Sharma Paudel and Nityananda Pandey issued the order after hearing a writ petition filed through Deuba’s legal representative challenging the arrest warrant issued by the Department of Money Laundering Investigation.
4 hours ago
ECONOMY
Butwal–Palpa tunnel road set for operation from October, 68 pc work completed
Butwal–Palpa tunnel road set for operation from October, 68...
According to the project office, work on tunnel structures, access roads and safety systems is being carried out simultaneously. The project has achieved 68 percent physical progress and 58 percent financial progress so far.
5 hours ago
ECONOMY
Budget session likely to be held in main hall of new Parliament building
Budget session likely to be held in main hall of new Parliam...
The Department of Urban Development and Building Construction is working round the clock to make the main hall of the new Parliament building ready for the budget session. Currently, parliamentary meetings are being held in an alternative hall due to incomplete construction work.
6 hours ago