SOCIETY
Civil society calls for inclusive climate action ahead of COP29
Civil society calls for inclusive climate action ahead of CO...
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: Civil Society leaders have called for inclusive climate action ahead of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) and Nepal’s upcoming third Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Emphasizing the vital role of civil society organizations (CSOs), they stressed the ne...
Oct 28, 2024
ECONOMY
Traders urged to cash in maximum benefit of EU’s GSP arrangement till 2029
Traders urged to cash in maximum benefit of EU’s GSP arrange...
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: Although Nepal is heading for graduation from its status of least developed country (LDC) in 2026, the country can still benefit from the duty-free and quota-free access to the European Union (EU) market till 2029.
Oct 28, 2024
ECONOMY
12 industries start paying arrears in installments after power cuts
12 industries start paying arrears in installments after pow...
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: In response to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)'s recent action of cutting off power to industries with outstanding dues, 12 industries have started paying their arrears in installments. The NEA cut off the power supply to 34 industries on the night of October 24 for failing...
Oct 28, 2024
SOCIETY
Bhairahawa customs office collects Rs 690 million in revenue
Bhairahawa customs office collects Rs 690 million in revenue
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: The Bhairahawa customs office has collected Rs 690 in revenue in a single day on Sunday. The office, which collects around Rs 300 million in revenue daily on an average, collected more than double that amount on Sunday.
Oct 28, 2024
SOCIETY
Hearing on proposed SC justices, ambassador scheduled for October 30
Hearing on proposed SC justices, ambassador scheduled for Oc...
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: The parliamentary hearing for the proposed ambassador to Belgium, Sewa Lamsal, and the nominated Supreme Court justices Nripa Djwoj Niroula and Nityananda Pandey, will take place on October 30.
Oct 28, 2024
SOCIETY
Dhulikhel Municipality demands govt declare Dhulikhel a crisis-hit zone
Dhulikhel Municipality demands govt declare Dhulikhel a cris...
KAVREPALANCHOWK, Oct 28: Dhulikhel Municipality has demanded the government declare it as a 'crisis-hit zone', following a huge loss amounting to Rs 1 billion due to the recent floods and landslides.
Oct 28, 2024
SOCIETY
Number of dengue patients exceeds 27,000 across Nepal
Number of dengue patients exceeds 27,000 across Nepal
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: The number of dengue-infected people across the country has exceeded 27,000 this year (since January 2024). The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) reported that dengue infections have been reported in 27,153 people across the country from January to October 25.
Oct 28, 2024
SOCIETY
No suspicious object found on Air India plane after bomb hoax
No suspicious object found on Air India plane after bomb hoa...
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has confirmed that no suspicious objects were found on the Air India plane returning to Delhi after Indian authorities warned that the flight might be carrying a bomb.
Oct 28, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE surges 27.41 points; daily turnover increases to Rs 5.34 billion
NEPSE surges 27.41 points; daily turnover increases to Rs 5....
KATHMANDU, Oct 28: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday escalated 27.41 points to close at 2,645.36 points.
Oct 28, 2024
ECONOMY
Black cardamom sees rise in price after a decade, production likely to decline
Black cardamom sees rise in price after a decade, production...
SANKHUWASABHA, Oct 28: The price of black cardamom has increased in Sankhuwasabha this year, following a decade-long fall.
Oct 28, 2024