VCs appointed to Purbanchal and Midwestern University
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 1: The government has appointed Vice Chancellors to Purbanchal University and Midwestern University.
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Electricity tariff dispute deepens due to the commission’s delay
- by Hari Prasad Sharma
KATHMANDU, May 1: The Commission of Inquiry tasked with resolving disputes over electricity tariffs for dedicated and trunk lines has made slow progress. The initial three-month deadline set for the inquiry commission, formed under the coordination of former Supreme Court Justice Girish Chandra Lal on January 9, has already expired but the commission has failed to reach any decisions to resolve the dispute.
Wildfires destroy around 300 hectares of forests in Udayapur
- by Republica
UDAYAPUR, May 1: Forest fires have destroyed thickets and trees on around 300 hectares of jungles located at Chaudandigadhi, Belaka and Triyuga municipalities of the district.
International Labor Day being marked today, President Paudel calls for creating an environment for decent labor practices
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 1: International Workers' Day/Labor Day is being marked today, celebrated across internationally, including Nepal through various programs.
Gusty winds likely in Lumbini, Madhesh and Koshi provinces today
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 1: The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly regions of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali provinces and generally clear in remaining parts of the country.
Sudurpaschim cabinet expanded
- by Republica
SUDURPASCHIM, May 1: Tika Thapa has been appointed as the Minister of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives of Sudurpaschim province government.
Disarray in Trade Union Rights in Nepal
- by Anupam Bhattarai
Since the early 1900s, trade unions in Nepal have been actively promoting the rights of laborers. But labor union activity was not legally recognized or safeguarded until the democratic system was restored in 1990. One of the essential rights granted by the 2007 Interim Constitution is the ability to join trade unions and participate in collective bargaining.
‘Legislative measures to avoid double taxation and protect foreign investment keys to bring FDI in Nepal’
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 1: A senior trade official of the UK government has said that Nepal would see a significant surge in British investment if the government in Kathmandu took legislative measures to avoid double taxation and guarantee foreign investment protection.
Kathmanduites urged to wear masks amid increasing pollution
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 1: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has urged people to wear masks in view of the increasing air pollution in Kathmandu.
Nepal’s Siddha Devi Tea Estate wins ‘World’s Best Tea’ title
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 1: Tea produced in Nepal has won the title of the ‘World’s Best Tea’ in the World Tea Expo 2024 organized in Las Vegas, USA.
By-election messages
- by Republica
The elections held last Saturday in Bajhang for a provincial assembly member and a federal parliamentarian in Ilam have helped to understand where the country's political winds are blowing. The results of this election have also answered the question of which party, ideology, or leader the voters favor, or how much they dislike politics.
NOC reduces prices of diesel and kerosene; increases price of aviation fuel
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 30: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced prices of diesel and kerosene each by Rs 2 per liter to be effective from Tuesday midnight.
Newly-elected HoR member Nembang pledges to value ballots
- by Republica
ILAM, April 30: Newly-elected House of Representatives (HoR) member from Ilam Constituency-2, Suhang Nembang, has said he would always value the votes of his supporters as a lawmaker.
Parliamentary committees call for quorum rule revision
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 30: Due to ongoing issues with quorum requirements, there’s a call for rule revisions.
Third Session of Karnali Province prorogued without passing any bill
- by Republica
SURKHET, April 30: The Third Session of the Karnali Province Assembly has been prorogued after convening 11 meetings and without passing any bill.
Embassy of India in collaboration of IBN and NICCI organizes Post Investment Summit India-Nepal B2B meeting
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 30: Embassy of India, Kathmandu in collaboration with the Investment Board of Nepal (IBN) and Nepal India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) organized a Post Investment Summit India-Nepal B2B Meet in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
NEPSE rises by 25.93 points, daily turnover surges to Rs 4.80 billion
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 30:: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday soared 25.93 points to close at 2,006.28 points.
Suhang Nembang's journey from a lawyer to a lawmaker
- by Republica
ILAM, April 30: Suhang Nembang, the CPN-UML candidate in the by-election to the Member of House of Representatives, has embarked on his parliamentary career after his victory in the by-polls held in Ilam-2 constituency.
Book containing speeches of Narendra Modi published in Nepali language
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 30: A book containing speeches made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in international forums has been published in the Nepali language.
NSO projects Nepal’s economic growth rate at 3.54 percent in current FY
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 30: The National Statistics Office (NSO) has estimated that Nepal’s economy will grow by 3.54 percent (at constant price) in the current fiscal year.