Power supply to be affected in parts of Kathmandu Valley today as NEA expedites repair works
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 20: Electricity service will be interrupted in various parts of Kathmandu today.
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Godepani welcomes over 31,000 foreign tourists in a year
- by RSS
MYAGDI, April 20: More than 31,000 foreign tourists visited Ghodepani-Poon Hill area of Annapurna rural municipality-6 in Myagdi district in 2080 BS.
Private sector leads hydropower generation over government
- by Hari Prasad Sharma
KATHMANDU, April 20: The private sector is ahead of the government in terms of the construction and production of hydropower projects. According to the electricity production details of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) as of mid-March, the private sector leads in electricity production compared to the government.
Weather expected to be mainly fair in most parts of the country today
- by RSS
KATHMANDU, April 20: The country is now experiencing partial influence of westerly wind and local wind, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Minister Bhandari assures of new policy to re-operate defunct or sick industries
- by Republica
CHITWAN, April 19: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Damodar Bhandari assured that the incumbent government would roll out a new policy to revive defunct or sick industries.
120 snow leopards found in Dolpa, survey result reveals
- by RSS
KATHMANDU, April 20: The latest result of the snow leopard survey was made public on Friday.
India funds a school building construction in Darchula
- by RSS
KATHMANDU, April 20: A foundation stone was laid on Friday for the construction of Shree Himalaya Secondary School Building at Byas rural municipality-6, Darchula. The project is funded by the Government of India and its tender cost amounts to Rs.28.20 million.
Exploring opportunities and Challenges of Increasing Online Transactions in Nepal
- by Chinmaya Mishra
Recently, I embarked on an errand for my parents. Upon completing my purchases, I proceeded to the checkout. The cashier, instead of the usual cash register, presented a QR code card and placed it on the counter, expecting me to make a digital payment. I responded, "Cash, please." Her expression faltered slightly, and she reluctantly retrieved the QR code card and stored it back in the drawer.
Lack of investment-friendly laws raises concerns as Investment Summit approaches
- by Dilip Paudel
KATHMANDU, April 20: Despite the private sector’s recommendations to amend about two dozen laws to promote both foreign and domestic investment in the country, the government has yet to make any amendments. With only nine days remaining for the start of the Nepal Investment Summit-2024, where the government aims to attract foreign investment, the private sector is worried due to the absence of legal reforms.
550,000 people acquire work permits till April of current fiscal year
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 19: Around 550,000 people have acquired work permits for overseas employment as of April 12 of the current fiscal year 2023/24.
Fixing a win by outlawing dissent damages democracy
- by Republica
The world’s largest elections begin this weekend in India, amid claims that the race to lead the country has already been won. If Narendra Modi were to secure a third term with a big parliamentary majority, his achievement would match that of the country’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Whatever the outcome, the loser has been Indian democracy. Unlike Mr Nehru, who anonymously criticised his own leadership, Mr Modi has little time for his opponents.
MoHP cautions docs working in govt hospitals not to work in private ones
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 19: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has warned doctors and health workers working under it that it is illegal for them to work full-time in private health institutions.
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Over 400,000 tourists visited Mustang by road last year
- by Republica
MYAGDI, April 19: Over 400,000 tourists visited Mustang in a one-year period from April 14, 2023 to April 12, 2024 by road, according to the data with the Ghasa police station located on the border of Myagdi and Mustang districts.
19 hydropower projects to be showcased at investment summit
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 19: The upcoming third Nepal Investment Summit scheduled for April 28 and 29 will feature 19 hydropower projects from the private sector.
Global oil and gold prices surge as Israel retaliates against Iran
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 19: Global oil and gold prices have surged after Israel initiated retaliation against Iran.
Sajha Yatayat cancels CEO appointment process for lack of candidates
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 19: Sajha Yatayat has canceled the process of appointing the chief executive officer (CEO) after no candidate was recommended by the recruitment committee.
Govt padlocks Nepal Scouts’ property illegally occupied by NC lawmaker Dipak Khadka
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 19: The government has padlocked Nepal Scouts’ property, which has been illegally occupied for over five years by Nepali Congress Central Committee member and Member of Parliament Deepak Khadka.
FWEAN meets with President Paudel to solicit support for women entrepreneurship
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 19: A delegation of the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN), led by FWEAN President Shova Gyawali, met with President Ram Chandra Paudel, to discuss the promotion and development of women's entrepreneurship in the country.
Koshi provincial assembly passes resolution motion calling for special session by majority votes
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 19: The resolution proposal registered in the Koshi Province Assembly has been passed by a majority.
Court extends detention of Dipesh Pun after his failure to submit bail amount
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 19: The Rupandehi District Court on Friday extended the detention of Dipesh Pun, the son of former Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun, after he failed to post the bail amount of Rs 400,000 in connection with the Supreme Cooperative fraud case.