Editorial
Address Landlessness with Justice and Urgency
Address Landlessness with Justice and Urgency
Inability of our authorities to end landlessness among the poor and Dalits for decades, despite several commissions over the years, indicates more than bureaucratic incompetence. At its heart lies a deeper unwillingness to act fairly and with determination.
1 day ago
ECONOMY
NEA offers olive branch to defaulting industries
NEA offers olive branch to defaulting industries
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has extended the deadline for industries that used electricity via dedicated feeders and trunk lines to apply for administrative review until the end of Jestha (mid-June).
1 day ago
ECONOMY
Life insurance access hits record high, yet over half of Nepalis remain uncovered
Life insurance access hits record high, yet over half of Nep...
Currently, 14 large life insurance companies and three microinsurance companies are operational in Nepal.
1 day ago
SOCIETY
10 arrested across Nepal with illegal drugs
10 arrested across Nepal with illegal drugs
Police arrested 10 individuals from various parts of the country on Monday for possession of illegal drugs.
2 days ago
SOCIETY
Govt halts NOC for students planning to study in South Korea
Govt halts NOC for students planning to study in South Korea
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) issued a notice announcing the halt. The MoEST stated that a task force will be formed to regulate D-2 and D-4 visas, and further decisions will be made based on the report submitted by the task force.
2 days ago
SOCIETY
Woman arrested for killing husband in Dang
Woman arrested for killing husband in Dang
According to police, Sangita Sunari Magar, 50, from Banglachuli Rural Municipality-7, was taken into custody for allegedly killing her husband.
2 days ago
ECONOMY
Consortium to fund 42 MW Lapche Tamakoshi Hydel Project
Consortium to fund 42 MW Lapche Tamakoshi Hydel Project
The consortium composed of Nabil Bank, Nepal Infrastructure Bank, and the Everest Bank, signed an investment agreement with Dynamic Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd will invest Rs 5.25 billion in loans.
2 days ago
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Protest against Indian government's unilateral construction on Mahakali River (In Photos)
Protest against Indian government's unilateral construction...
Protesters accused India of intentionally diverting Nepali land towards its territory with the construction, which they claim violates Nepal's territorial sovereignty.
2 days ago
Market
Govt eases its stance on Facebook registration
Govt eases its stance on Facebook registration
Following the expiration of the initial one-month deadline on March 20 and a subsequent one-week extension, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has now decided not to set any further deadlines.
2 days ago
ECONOMY
Industries using dedicated feeders, trunk lines have until mid-June for tariff review
Industries using dedicated feeders, trunk lines have until...
In a newly issued public notice, NEA stated that customers with outstanding electricity dues can submit applications for administrative review by the deadline, in accordance with Sub-Regulation 2 of Regulation 55 of the NEA Electricity Distribution Bylaws 2078.
2 days ago