POLITICS
By-elections a popularity test for political parties
By-elections a popularity test for political parties
KATHMANDU, March 28: The popularity of the major political parties will be tested in the by-elections for the members of the House of Representatives and the Provincial Assembly on April 27 in Ilam-2 and Bajhang (A).
Mar 28, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE inches up 4.78 points; daily turnover inclines to Rs 2.65 billion
NEPSE inches up 4.78 points; daily turnover inclines to Rs 2...
KATHMANDU, March 28: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday increased marginally by 4.78 points to close at 2,035.64 points.
Mar 28, 2024
SOCIETY
Collusion stalls investigation into over 100,000 illegal driving licenses
Collusion stalls investigation into over 100,000 illegal dri...
KATHMANDU, March 28: Despite Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s directives to conduct a deeper investigation into irregularities in the distribution of driving licenses, the instructions have been disregarded.
Mar 28, 2024
ECONOMY
Nagdhunga tunnel construction faces another year of delay
Nagdhunga tunnel construction faces another year of delay
KATHMANDU, March 28: The Nagdhunga tunnel project, currently under construction, is facing another year of delay before becoming operational. The project, initially delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and continuous local disruptions, is now expected to take an additional year.
Mar 28, 2024
WORLD
WHO launches CoViNet: a global network for monitoring coronaviruses
WHO launches CoViNet: a global network for monitoring corona...
GENEVA, March 28: The World Health Organization (WHO) launched on Wednesday a new network for coronaviruses, CoViNet, for early and accurate detection, monitoring and assessment of SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV and novel coronaviruses of public health importance.
Mar 28, 2024
POLITICS
CIAA files graft case against 20 officials of NTA in connection with the corruption in MDM...
CIAA files graft case against 20 officials of NTA in connect...
KATHMANDU, March 28: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against 20 people over irregularities in the purchase of the Mobile Device Management System (MDMS).
Mar 28, 2024
SOCIETY
Japan supports construction of classroom building in Gorkha school
Japan supports construction of classroom building in Gorkha...
KATHMANDU, March 28: The inauguration and handover ceremony of the new classroom building of Shree Rameshwary Secondary School took place in Gorkha district today.
Mar 28, 2024
SOCIETY
Company awarded parking contract of Nepalgunj Airport mounts pressure to raise parking fee...
Company awarded parking contract of Nepalgunj Airport mounts...
BANKE, March 28: The company which was awarded the parking contract of the Nepalgunj Airport has put pressure to increase the parking fee for three-wheeled vehicles. Sarthak Trade Center and Suppliers said that since the government has increased the annual tax on them, they have started increasing t...
Mar 28, 2024
ECONOMY
India renews medium-term electricity trade agreement; allows export of 554 MW electricity...
India renews medium-term electricity trade agreement; allows...
KATHMANDU, March 28: After a long dilly-dallying, India finally renewed the electricity trade agreement with Nepal for the next three months, putting forth its conditions on electricity exports to Nepal.
Mar 28, 2024
POLITICS
Gagan Thapa’s ‘Sambad Yatra’ starts from Nawalparasi
Gagan Thapa’s ‘Sambad Yatra’ starts from Nawalparasi
KATHMANDU, March 28: The second phase of the 'Sambad Yatra' led by Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Gagan Thapa commenced today from Gopiganj in Nawalparasi.
Mar 28, 2024