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NEA incurs Rs six million loss as mentally unstable man climbs on overhead high tension electrical lines

Published On: June 11, 2022 05:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has incurred an average loss of Rs six million after a mentally unstable man climbed on the overhead high electrical line in Nuwakot. According to NEA, it has to bear such a loss as the Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project had to shut down after this incident.

NIBL inks merger deal with MBNL, after failure to merge with Himalayan Bank

Published On: June 11, 2022 05:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: Nepal Investment Bank Limited (NIBL) and Mega Bank Nepal Limited (MBNL) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to merge.

Nepse declined by 30.55 points last week, average daily turnover stood Rs 1.31 billion

Published On: June 11, 2022 05:14 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) declined by 30.55 points last week despite the government’s assurance to lift the market by forming a study panel.

Upper Trishuli 3A shut down after mentally unstable man climbs on overhead high tension electrical lines

Published On: June 11, 2022 04:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: A mentally unstable man has been walking on electric cables since 10AM this morning in Nuwakot. The local people as well as police have been surprised by this incident.

‘Problem lies not in introducing programs but in implementing them’

Published On: June 11, 2022 04:23 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: The Government of Nepal has come up with a budget to encourage young entrepreneurs in the coming fiscal year, however, the entrepreneurs concerned say that the programs face challenges in their implementation.

Govt's priority: 'Buddhisingh road as alternative to Prithvi Highway'

Published On: June 11, 2022 03:30 PM NPT By: Republica

DAMAULI, June 11: The Buddhisingh road, considered to be an alternative route to the Prithvi Highway, will be blacktopped. A bid for blacktopping 10 kilometers of the road from Damauli to Sudhe has been announced, according to the infrastructure development office, Tanahun. The road will link Damauli of Tanahu to Ghumaune of Chitwan.

Shah appointed tourism ambassador to Australia

Published On: June 11, 2022 02:23 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has appointed Swatantra Pratap Shah as the tourism ambassador of Nepal to Australia.

NRNA controversy in Parliament,  lawmakers demand information on talks with the UK

Published On: June 11, 2022 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: Lawmakers in the parliament session on Friday demanded information on the upcoming talks with the British government regarding the demands of ex-Gorkhas.

Seven municipalities of Dhanusha at high risk of disaster

Published On: June 11, 2022 01:20 PM NPT By: Republica

JANAKPURDHAM, June 11: Seven out of 18 local level units of Dhanusha district are reported to be at high risk of monsoon-induced disaster.

Aanbukhaireni-Mugling road section: One-way traffic continues unilaterally every two hours

Published On: June 11, 2022 12:55 PM NPT By: Republica

MUGLING, June 11: Traffic has resumed along the Aabukhaireni-Mugling road section through a single-lane road for small and big vehicles. Work is underway to widen the road at the dumping site of the road section.

Govt seeks ‘freebies’ along with fertilizers resulting in a shortage: MPs

Published On: June 11, 2022 12:31 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has been criticized in parliament for not delivering chemical fertilizers on time. During the discussions on the agriculture ministry in the House of Representatives recently under various headings of the Appropriation Bill, the members of the parliament complained that the farmers were at a grave loss due to the government not delivering fertilizers on time. They urged the government m to pay special attention to this.

Landfill site to be relocated to ward no. 33 of Pokhara

Published On: June 11, 2022 11:42 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: The first executive meeting of Pokhara Metropolitan City has decided to shift the landfill site to Pokhara-33 and prepare the infrastructure by managing the necessary budget for it.

US General holds high-level meetings

Published On: June 11, 2022 11:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: Charles A Flynn, Commanding General of United States Army Pacific Command, paid courtesy calls on President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Friday.

Monsoon active in four provinces

Published On: June 11, 2022 10:51 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: This year's monsoon system has entered four provinces of the country. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the monsoon system has entered Province 1, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki.

No heavy vehicles on Aabukhaireni-Mugling section

Published On: June 11, 2022 10:15 AM NPT By: Republica

DAMAULI, June 11: Heavy vehicles will not be allowed to ply the Aabu Khaireni-Mugling section of the Prithvi Highway for a few days.

Strike banned in 25 most essential services

Published On: June 11, 2022 09:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: The government has banned strikes for any reason in 25 sectors under the most essential services.

Dhakal appointed as ambassador to Qatar

Published On: June 11, 2022 08:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Friday has appointed Naresh Bikram Dhakal as the Ambassador of Nepal to Qatar.

Lawmakers draw attention over delay in construction of transmission lines

Published On: June 11, 2022 08:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: Lawmakers drew the attention of the government over the delay in the ongoing construction of national transmission lines and their substations across the country.

Earthquake measuring 4.7 on Richter scale rattles Kathmandu Valley

Published On: June 11, 2022 07:42 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: An earthquake measuring 4.7 Richter scale jolted Kathmandu Valley early morning Saturday.

Sri Lanka risks full-blown humanitarian emergency, UN agency says

Published On: June 10, 2022 08:00 PM NPT By: Republica

GENEVA, June 10:  Sri Lanka is at risk of tipping into a full-blown humanitarian crisis as the country's economy suffers its biggest shock in decades, the U.N. humanitarian office (OCHA) said on Friday.