POLITICS
Local level by-election: Silence period begins today midnight
Local level by-election: Silence period begins today midnigh...
The silence period begins 48 hours before the voting. During this time, candidates are not allowed to seek votes or engage in any form of campaigning activities.
Nov 28, 2024
POLITICS
We are willing to participate in BRI, but without loans, NC tells PM
We are willing to participate in BRI, but without loans, NC...
The ruling Nepali Congress (NC) has sent an additional message to the Prime Minister K P Oli regarding China's ambitious international project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Nov 28, 2024
ECONOMY
Bridge linking Lumbini and Gandaki provinces built in Arunkhola
Bridge linking Lumbini and Gandaki provinces built in Arunkh...
The 175-metre long suspension bridge connecting Lumbini and Gandaki provinces has been constructed through the federal government at a cost of Rs 13.76 million.
Nov 28, 2024
POLITICS
Foreign Minister Rana departing for China today to prepare for PM's visit
Foreign Minister Rana departing for China today to prepare f...
During her stay, Minister Rana will hold a formal meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Rana is scheduled to engage in bilateral talks with her Chinese counterpart on November 29.
Nov 28, 2024
POLITICS
‘Nepal’s economy is in bad shape to take loan for BRI projects’
‘Nepal’s economy is in bad shape to take loan for BRI projec...
Top leaders of the major political parties have argued that Nepal should prioritize its national interest before accepting loans for major development projects from both multilateral and bilateral lenders.
Nov 28, 2024
Editorial
Enforce New Vehicle Standards Without Delay
Enforce New Vehicle Standards Without Delay
The ministries have failed time and again to forge consensus to amend the law as proposed by the Ministry of Forest and Environment (MoFE) to curb greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles.
Nov 28, 2024
OPINION
Climate Justice Denied: Wealthy Nations Profit at the Cost of the Vulnerable
Climate Justice Denied: Wealthy Nations Profit at the Cost o...
The nation has identified 47 glacial lakes as high-risk, with catastrophic potential for downstream communities. For instance, in August 2023, a GLOF in Thame village displaced more than 35 households, transforming a once-thriving area into a barren wasteland.
Nov 28, 2024
ECONOMY
NEA seeks regulators’ intervention to suspend shares transaction of defaulting industries
NEA seeks regulators’ intervention to suspend shares transac...
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) on Wednesday wrote to the authorities concerned to take necessary actions against the defaulting industrialists despite the government’s instruction not to disconnect electricity supplies to the industries.
Nov 28, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold in short supply as falling prices drive surging demand
Gold in short supply as falling prices drive surging demand
After the gold imports surged massively draining out the foreign currencies from the country, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) introduced a work procedure in 2009 for proper management of gold imports.
Nov 28, 2024
ECONOMY
NOC to build Lumbini Regional Storage Depot in Rupandehi
NOC to build Lumbini Regional Storage Depot in Rupandehi
Pradeep Yadav, deputy director of NOC and head of the Storage Capacity Expansion Project, and Bibek Baral, head of KU’s Consultancy Department, signed the agreement amid a program on Wednesday. KU committed to completing the DPR within six months.
Nov 27, 2024