ECONOMY
Govt approves plan to resolve electricity tariff dispute with defaulting industries
Govt approves plan to resolve electricity tariff dispute wit...
KATHMANDU, Nov 11: The government has approved a plan to resolve the electricity tariff dispute with industries that failed to settle their bills for power used through dedicated lines.
Nov 11, 2024
ECONOMY
NAC revises Gulmi flight schedule to once per week
NAC revises Gulmi flight schedule to once per week
GULMI, Nov 11: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has revised the flight schedule for Gulmi. Previously, flights were operated twice a week, on Wednesdays and Fridays. From now on, flights will only operate once a week, on Thursdays.
Nov 11, 2024
OPINION
Balancing Nature and Development in Nepal
Balancing Nature and Development in Nepal
Out of 631 lives lost in various disasters in Nepal so far this year, an overwhelming 400 deaths occurred due to floods and landslides post June 2024. Bagmati Province suffered the most while financial losses amounted to billions of rupees this year.
Nov 11, 2024
ECONOMY
CG Motors inaugurates Xpeng flagship showroom at Thapathali, unveils G6 electric SUV
CG Motors inaugurates Xpeng flagship showroom at Thapathali,...
KATHMANDU, Nov 11: CG Motors, the authorized distributor of the automobile brand Xpeng, officially inaugurated its flagship showroom at Thapathali, Kathmandu on Saturday.
Nov 11, 2024
SOCIETY
UN Climate Conference (COP-29) opens in Baku:
UN Climate Conference (COP-29) opens in Baku:
KATHMANDU, Nov 11: The Azerbaijani capital city of Baku will be playing host to an estimated 50,000 delegates from around the world, including the heads of states and governments, climate scientists, thought leaders and environmental and climate activists representing 200 countries.
Nov 11, 2024
SOCIETY
Seven dead, 13 injured as overcrowded jeep crashes in Kalikot
Seven dead, 13 injured as overcrowded jeep crashes in Kaliko...
Surkhet-Kalikot, Nov 11: Seven people died and 13 others were injured when an overcrowded jeep carrying 20 passengers crashed at Raduneta of Palanta Rural Municipality-3 in Kalikot district on Sunday afternoon.
Nov 11, 2024
Editorial
Nepal to Push for Climate Action in COP-29 Amid Rising Global Challenges
Nepal to Push for Climate Action in COP-29 Amid Rising Globa...
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-29) begins on Monday in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss and find solutions to the global crisis caused by climate change. The conference will last for two weeks and will be attended by nearly 50,000 participants, including leaders, diplomats, scien...
Nov 11, 2024
ECONOMY
Delay in appointment of SEBON chair hinders 34 companies’ plan to issue IPOs of over Rs 27...
Delay in appointment of SEBON chair hinders 34 companies’ pl...
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: The inordinate delay on part of the government to appoint the chairperson of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has put on hold the issuance of primary shares worth billions of rupees of listed companies.
Nov 10, 2024
POLITICS
President Paudel departs for Azerbaijan to participate in COP-29, Vice President takes cha...
President Paudel departs for Azerbaijan to participate in CO...
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, President Ram Chandra Paudel left for Azerbaijan on Sunday evening to attend the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP-29) in Baku.
Nov 10, 2024
ECONOMY
National grid’s electricity reaches Tilicho Lake base camp
National grid’s electricity reaches Tilicho Lake base camp
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: The base camp of Tilicho Lake, a popular tourist spot in Manang, has now been connected to the national power grid.
Nov 10, 2024