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Kukur Tihar celebrations held at Nepal Police Canine Division (Photo Feature)
Kukur Tihar celebrations held at Nepal Police Canine Divisio...
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: In celebration of Kukur Tihar, the second day of Yama Panchak, the Canine Division of Nepal Police held a special program celebrating the day dedicated to dogs.
Oct 31, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold prices hit all-time high amid Tihar festivities
Gold prices hit all-time high amid Tihar festivities
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: Gold prices have hit all-time high amid the Tihar festival celebrations. After a steady rise for the past several weeks, today's rise has pushed gold to its peak level.
Oct 31, 2024
ECONOMY
NEA BoD approves arrears settlement plan
NEA BoD approves arrears settlement plan
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has decided to collect the disputed arrears for dedicated and trunk lines in 56 installments. Additionally, the NEA’s Board of Directors (BoD) has decided to reconnect the currently disconnected electricity after the first installment is...
Oct 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Mahakavi Devkota's 116th birth anniversary being marked today
Mahakavi Devkota's 116th birth anniversary being marked toda...
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: The 116th birth anniversary of Mahakavi (great poet) Laxmi Prasad Devkota – the multi-dimensional literary genius of Nepal– is being celebrated today by organizing various programmes at home and abroad.
Oct 31, 2024
ECONOMY
ISPs asked to clear debatable tax dues or face action
ISPs asked to clear debatable tax dues or face action
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: Internet service providers (ISPs) are now left with no option than to clear their tax dues to the government as the Supreme Court unveiled the full text of its five-month old verdict against the ISPs on Tuesday.
Oct 31, 2024
POLITICS
Bamdev proposes building wall along Nepal-India border, enforcing visa system
Bamdev proposes building wall along Nepal-India border, enfo...
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: Bamdev Gautam, a member of the National Assembly has suggested that the Nepal-India border should be closed and a visa system should be implemented.
Oct 31, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC to limit waste transport to Banchare Danda to 20 percent
KMC to limit waste transport to Banchare Danda to 20 percent
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is taking steps to extend the lifespan of Banchare Danda, the valley's last waste management site. The KMC’s Environment Department has announced plans to limit the amount of waste transported to Banchare Danda to just 20 percent of the wast...
Oct 31, 2024
SOCIETY
NEFEJ urges govt to act against rising fire and air pollution in Kathmandu
NEFEJ urges govt to act against rising fire and air pollutio...
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: The Nepal Forum of Environmental Journalists (NEFEJ) has called for immediate government action to address the escalating fire incidents and severe air pollution in Kathmandu and other urban areas. With air quality levels reaching 50.9 micrograms per cubic meter—ten ti...
Oct 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Kukur Tihar and Laxmi Puja being observed today
Kukur Tihar and Laxmi Puja being observed today
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: On the third day of Tihar, Nepal's second biggest festival, people across the country are honoring dogs for their loyalty and protection by worshiping them and offering delicious treats.
Oct 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Police operation affected as six DIG positions remain vacant during critical period
Police operation affected as six DIG positions remain vacant...
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: The day-to-day operation of Nepal Police has been heavily affected as the number of vacancies for the position of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, currently six, reaches eight in November.
Oct 31, 2024