SOCIETY
Testing of newly laid pipelines for Melamchi water distribution completes
Testing of newly laid pipelines for Melamchi water distribut...
The primary pipelines of the water distribution network, 33 water distribution networks have a total of 1,010 kilometers of pipelines. Additionally, a total of 60,831 new meters have been installed in the pipelines that distribute drinking water.
Jan 13, 2025
ECONOMY
Despite 107 billion in subsidies, Nepal’s agricultural production suffers decline
Despite 107 billion in subsidies, Nepal’s agricultural produ...
Nepal’s dependence on imported agricultural products has been rising over the past years. Despite the increased reliance on imported agricultural products in households due to insufficient domestic production, the government has distributed a heavy subsidy of Rs 107.66 billion to farmers over...
Jan 13, 2025
ECONOMY
CAAN flexible with NAC’s request for China Southern aircraft C check approval
CAAN flexible with NAC’s request for China Southern aircraft...
Initially, CAAN had sought clarification from NAC after the state-owned airliner selected China Southern, a company that had not been previously approved. According to the CAAN, the approval process has now advanced forward.
Jan 13, 2025
ECONOMY
Commercial banks earn profit of Rs 30.59 billion in five months of current FY
Commercial banks earn profit of Rs 30.59 billion in five mon...
Bankers said that despite the slowdown in economic activity, profits have increased due to some improvement in collections. The profits of Himalayan, Nepal Investment Mega, Rastriya Banijya, Citizens, NIC Asia and Sanima Bank have declined.
Jan 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Manang sees first snowfall of this winter
Manang sees first snowfall of this winter
Kishan Mukhiya Gurung of Nesyang Rural Municipality-1, shared that the hills are now blanketed in snow. He added that winter snowfall is good for crops as it keeps the soil moist and fertile.
Jan 13, 2025
WORLD
2024 hottest recorded year, crossed global warming limit
2024 hottest recorded year, crossed global warming limit
Scientists say every fraction of a degree above 1.5C matters -- and that beyond a certain point the climate could shift in unpredictable ways.
Jan 13, 2025
Market
CIT providing 13 percent dividends as BPC approves 5 percent returns to its shareholders
CIT providing 13 percent dividends as BPC approves 5 percent...
The Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) is providing 13 percent dividends to its shareholders out of its profit of 2023/24.
Jan 13, 2025
POLITICS
President issues four ordinances
President issues four ordinances
The Office of the President said in a statement that the president issued Ordinance to amend Some Nepal Acts related to Governance and Public Service Delivery (2081), Ordinance to amend Nepal Acts related to Economic Environment and Investment Promotion (2081), Ordinance to amend the Financial Proce...
Jan 13, 2025
POLITICS
Govt recommends president to issue five ordinances
Govt recommends president to issue five ordinances
The Cabinet meeting held on Friday decided to submit Ordinance to amend Some Nepal Acts related to Governance and Public Service Delivery (2081), Ordinance to amend Nepal Acts related to Economic Environment and Investment Promotion (2081), Ordinance to amend the Financial Procedures and Fiscal Resp...
Jan 13, 2025
POLITICS
Lamichhane’s detention hearing prolonged, again sent to custody
Lamichhane’s detention hearing prolonged, again sent to cust...
On Monday, RSP activists staged a protest outside the Kathmandu District Court, loudly chanting slogans against Prime Minister Oli. The slogans included “KP thief, leave the country” and “Revenge cannot be allowed,” among others.
Jan 13, 2025