Nepal's ready-made garment exports soar to over 9 billion rupees
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 26: Ready-made garments worth more than 9 billion rupees have been exported from Nepal during the nine months of the current fiscal year 2023/24.
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Five-match T20 series: first match between West Indies 'A' and Nepal starts today
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 27: The five-match T20 series between Nepali cricket team and West Indies is starting from today. The first match of the series will start at 12:15PM at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Govt yet to pay Rs 60 billion to contractors
- by Hari Prasad Sharma
KATHMANDU, April 27: The government has yet to pay Rs 60 billion to the contractors. The construction entrepreneurs stated that about Rs 40 billion is pending for multi-year projects that are still under construction and Rs 20 billion for projects completed as of the last fiscal year.
Bajura is Nepal’s poorest district while Mustang is the richest!
- by Bhuwan Sharma
KATHMANDU, April 27: The recent data from the Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation (MoLMCPA) indicate that the poorest families in Nepal are in Bajura, while the richest reside in Mustang. This analysis is part of the poor identification program, which has been completed in 77 districts, with data analyzed in 64 of them.
Wind storm likely at a few places of Koshi and Sudurpaschim
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 27: The country is still experiencing partial influence of westerly wind and local wind. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD), the weather of hilly areas of Koshi Province and Sudurpaschim Province has remained partly cloudy and mainly fair weather in the rest of the country.
EVs adoption in Nepal surge in Nepal with government support measures
- by Hari Prasad Sharma
KATHMANDU, April 27: Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly entering the Nepali auto market, supported by government initiatives to increase the consumption of electricity in the country and to make the environment pollution-free.
Mayors' Forum urges Finance Minister Pun to settle electricity dues
- by Republica
PATAN (LALITPUR), April 27: The Kathmandu Valley Mayors' Forum has requested Finance Minister Barshaman Pun to settle the electricity dues of the local governments up to the current fiscal year.
By-Election: Voting underway in Ilam-2 and Bajhang-1(a)
- by Republica
ILAM, April 27: Voting for the by-election to elect a representative to the House of Representatives in Ilam constituency-2 and provincial assembly member in Bajhang-1(a) is underway.
Home Minister denies any delay in providing relief to wildfire and fire victims
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 26: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Rabi Lamichhane, has said that there has not been any delay in providing relief to the people affected by forest fires and other fire incidents.
Save the Children report highlights severe impact of air pollution on children
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 27, 2024: Save the Children launched a research report titled ‘Breathless Future: Unveiling the Impacts of Air Pollution on Children and Women in Kathmandu and Saptari’ on Friday. The report aims to shed light on the systemic impact of air pollution on various aspects of children’s lives, while also exploring its impact on women and underrepresented groups.
NATO Serving as a Catalyst to Fuel Violence
- by Loknath Sangroula
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, celebrated its 75th anniversary on April 4, 2024, reaffirming its commitment to stand by Ukraine and weighing a plan to provide more predictable and longer military support.
Ties with Tehran
- by Republica
The official visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, which ends today, has been marked by mutual praise, and promises to improve ties, particularly in the economic sphere.
CM Kandel requests Finance Minister Pun to put Karnali province in priority in upcoming budget
- by Republica
SURKHET, April 26: Chief Minister of Karnali Province, Yam Lal Kandel, met Finance Minister Barshaman Pun and discussed the projects that should be given special priority in the budget of the coming fiscal year.
Australia reduces TR visa age limit and duration as it implements stricter regulations for foreign students
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 26: The Australian government has announced major changes to the age limit and duration for applying for the Temporary Graduate (TR) visa, which is granted to foreign students upon completion of their studies in Australia.
Govt aims to surpass Rs 10 trillion GDP mark in next five years
- by Dilip Paudel
KATHMANDU, April 26: The government has set an ambitious goal of surpassing the country's gross domestic product (GDP) to over Rs 10 trillion within the next five years.
Govt appoints 77 Liaison Officers for mountain climbing management for spring season
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 26: The government has appointed 77 liaison officers for the management of mountain climbing this season. They will serve as contact officers for various mountain climbing expedition team members.
EC decides to permit public vehicles to operate freely on day of by-election
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 26: The Election Commission (EC) has decided to permit public vehicles to operate freely in Ilam constituency-2 and Bajhang Provincial Assembly Constituency- 1 (a), where the by-elections will be held.
Fugitive arrested after 26 years
- by Republica
NUWAKOT, April 26: A man convicted of human trafficking has been arrested 26 years after the court verdict. The police arrested Junga Bahadur Tamang (Ram) of Dupcheshwor rural municipality-4 who was convicted of trafficking a woman from Nepal to India.
Indian Potash Ltd secures contract to bring 30,000 tons of urea within 107 days
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 26: An Indian company has secured a contract to supply 30,000 tons of urea fertilizer for the agricultural materials company.
CAN adds four players to squad for T20 series against West Indies 'A'
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 26: The Nepal Cricket Association (CAN) has added four players to the Nepali team set to play a five-match T20 series against West Indies 'A'.