ECONOMY
Test production of Nilgiri II hydropower project begins
Test production of Nilgiri II hydropower project begins
KATHMANDU, Jan 29: The construction of Nilgiri Khola II Cascade hydropower project with a capacity of 71 MW has been completed in Narchang, Annapurna rural municipality-4 of Myagdi.
Jan 29, 2024
WORLD
Nine UNRWA staff members fired over allegations: UN chief
Nine UNRWA staff members fired over allegations: UN chief
New York, Jan 29: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the termination of nine out of the 12 United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) staff members implicated in the October 7 Hamas attack in Israel, CNN reported.
Jan 29, 2024
SOCIETY
SC gives mandamus order to stop carrying out physical works in Mistri Khola hydel project
SC gives mandamus order to stop carrying out physical works...
KATHMANDU, Jan 29: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a mandamus order to immediately halt the physical infrastructure of the under-construction Mistri Khola-2 hydel project in Myagdi district.
Jan 29, 2024
SOCIETY
Heavy fog blankets Terai regions as westerly winds partially influences weather across Nep...
Heavy fog blankets Terai regions as westerly winds partially...
KATHMANDU, Jan 29: Most parts of Terai districts are covered with heavy fog and fog Since this morning. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, there is currently a partial influence of westerly winds in Nepal.
Jan 29, 2024
SOCIETY
12-year-long dispute between Nepal Police and Immigration staff at TIA lingers on
12-year-long dispute between Nepal Police and Immigration st...
KATHMANDU, Jan 29: The dispute between the Nepal Police deployed for security at the Tribhuvan International Airport and the staff of the Department of Immigration (DoI) at the airport on Friday is not a new issue.
Jan 29, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal International Tourism Fair to be held in May
Nepal International Tourism Fair to be held in May
KATHMANDU, Jan 29: The Nepal International Tourism Fair is going to be held with the aim of publicizing the tourist destinations of Nepal at the international level.
Jan 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Stakeholders express concern regarding Electricity Bill 2080 BS, emphasize on amending and...
Stakeholders express concern regarding Electricity Bill 2080...
KATHMANDU, Jan 29: Stakeholders are expressing concerns and reservations about the 'Electricity Bill 2080 BS' recently introduced in Parliament. Many believe that addressing the issues of the energy sector could be better achieved by amending and fully implementing the existing Electricity Act of 20...
Jan 29, 2024
OPINION
Major Risks Confronting the Nepalese Economy
Major Risks Confronting the Nepalese Economy
In the face of a global economic downturn, most countries of the world will inevitably experience the repercussions of this phenomenon. As the economy transitions from the normalization observed at the end of last year to a state of turbulent ‘new-normality’ this year, the global economy is poised t...
Jan 29, 2024
WORLD
US, Israel, Egypt, Qatar officials in Paris for Gaza talks: sources close to participants
US, Israel, Egypt, Qatar officials in Paris for Gaza talks:...
PARIS, Jan 29: The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency as well as top Egyptian, Qatari and Israeli officials were communicating in Paris on Sunday to seek a ceasefire in Gaza, officials close to the participants said.
Jan 29, 2024
Editorial
Take comprehensive disaster preparedness measures to protect investment in hydel projects
Take comprehensive disaster preparedness measures to protect...
A number of hydropower projects in Nepal suffered substantial damages as a result of floods and landslides that were not predicted in the recent past. The devastation caused by the floods and landslides in the hydropower power plants has highlighted an urgent need for resilience in the construction...
Jan 29, 2024