ECONOMY
Govt calls tender for BP Highway reconstruction
Govt calls tender for BP Highway reconstruction
The flood that occurred last mid-September had washed away nearly 12 kilometers of the road. Since then, the government has not been able to proceed with its reconstruction due to difficulties in finding funding sources.
Mar 12, 2025
POLITICS
Declaration of Inter-Legislative Forum Submitted to PM Oli
Declaration of Inter-Legislative Forum Submitted to PM Oli
The Inter-Legislative Forum (ILF) Nepal handed over the seven-point declaration issued at its 10th conference to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
Mar 12, 2025
SPORTS
Women's T20 Cricket: Namibia set target of 126-run for Nepal
Women's T20 Cricket: Namibia set target of 126-run for Nepal
In their opening match of the tournament, Namibia defeated Nepal by 6 wickets. In their third match, Nepal lost to Hong Kong by 2 runs. However, Nepal managed to defeat the host team Uganda by 1 wicket.
Mar 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Traffic police to conduct breathalyzer checks at 75 locations across Kathmandu for Holi
Traffic police to conduct breathalyzer checks at 75 location...
Over 500 traffic police will be deployed at check points on Thursday. Similarly, a team will be mobilized in a mobile van to check for the consumption of similar intoxicating substances while driving. The team will also conduct a breathalyzer test on the driver if there is any suspicion.
Mar 12, 2025
WORLD
Jio signs deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to offer Starlink internet services in India
Jio signs deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to offer Starlink int...
Jio Platforms Wednesday said it has signed a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s internet services to India, a day after close rival Bharti Airtel announced a similar deal. Similar to Airtel, this deal is contingent upon SpaceX receiving its own authorisations to sell Starli...
Mar 12, 2025
WORLD
Pakistan Train Hijack: 155 hostages freed, 27 rebels killed
Pakistan Train Hijack: 155 hostages freed, 27 rebels killed
At least 155 hostages were freed after armed rebels hijacked a train carrying over 400 passengers in Pakistan's restive Balochistan region on Tuesday. The rescued passengers - including 58 men, 31 women, and 15 children-were taken to Mach, a nearby town where a makeshift hospital has been set up.
Mar 12, 2025
POLITICS
MP Shrestha accuses NC of encroaching on Newar community's cemetery land
MP Shrestha accuses NC of encroaching on Newar community's c...
MPs from the NC raised uproar in the session, demanding that the remark be removed from the parliamentary record.
Mar 12, 2025
WORLD
Trump’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports go into effect
Trump’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports go int...
President Donald Trump officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% on Wednesday, promising that the taxes would help create U.S. factory jobs at a time when his seesawing tariff threats are jolting the stock market and raising fears of an economic slowdown.
Mar 12, 2025
ECONOMY
PPMO blacklists 10 construction companies
PPMO blacklists 10 construction companies
The government blacklists companies that fail to complete assigned tasks satisfactorily. Such companies are not allowed to participate in any procurement process of public bodies during the period they are on the blacklist.
Mar 12, 2025
SOCIETY
After spending Rs 15b in decade, Chure body’s performance being assessed
After spending Rs 15b in decade, Chure body’s performance b...
A total of Rs 15 billion in public funds has been used by the President Chure-Terai Madhes Conservation Development Committee over a decade. The outcomes of public spending are now being reviewed and assessed.
Mar 12, 2025