Govt revenue collection stands at only half of its target at third-quarter end
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 12: The government collected only half of its targeted revenue even as the third quarter of the current fiscal year is about to end.
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Pandora’s box: On the electoral bonds scheme, emerging details
- by Republica
In the last month or so, ever since the State Bank of India was compelled by the Supreme Court of India to release information on donations via electoral bonds to political parties, emerging details have only confirmed the worst fears of naysayers in regulatory and policy-making institutions about the scheme before it was introduced by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in 2018.
Mugling-Pokhara road expansion: Eastern section achieves 55 percent completion, western section only 19 percent
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 11: Under the Mugling-Pokhara road expansion project, which is being constructed in two sections, east and west, the latest update provided by the project reports 55 percent physical progress in the eastern section and 19 percent in the western section so far.
Literary Journalists Association honors Press Council Chairman Basnet
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 11: The Literary Journalists Association honored Balkrishna Basnet, the chairman of the Press Council Nepal, with the title of ‘Himdamaru’ amid a program on Thursday.
Nepal's economy to grow by 3.6 percent in 2024: ADB
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 11: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected that Nepal’s economy is to grow by 3.6 percent (at market prices) in 2024.
RSP lawmaker Gautam proposes 20-year ban on sale, registration of vehicles imported under customs duty exemption
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 11: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Member of Parliament (MP) Sobita Gautam has proposed not to allow the sale and registration of vehicles imported under customs duty exemption for 20 years.
NUP’s Kailash Chaudhary set to be elected as Sudurpaschim CM
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 11: The Nagarik Unmukti Party (NUP) is set to lead the government of Sudurpaschim Province.
Chariot construction underway for Seto Machhindranath Jatra (Photo Feature)
- by Dipesh Darsandhari
KATHMANDU, April 11: The construction of the chariot for the Seto Machhindranath Jatra is currently in progress at Durbar Marg.
Brig Gen KC is new Nepali Army spokesperson
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 11: Brigadier General Gaurav Kumar KC has been appointed as the spokesperson for the Nepali Army (NA).
Govt to install modern traffic lights in all major cities across country
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 11: The government has put forward a plan to illuminate major cities of the country, including the Kathmandu Valley. As part of this initiative, plans are underway to install modern street lights along the main city streets. Additionally, modern traffic lights will be installed along busy roadways.
Foreign ministry issues letter to NRNA not to engage in non-routine activities
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 11: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued a letter to the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) to refrain from engaging in non-routine activities.
Metlife conducts Life Insurance Awareness Program to build financial resilience in underserved communities
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 11: MetLife Nepal is conducting its Life Insurance Awareness Program to more communities, helping families across the country to build their financial knowledge and resilience.
Police prepare special security plan for keeping Thamel, Durbarmarg open 24/7
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 11: Nepal Police has prepared a special security plan for keeping Thamel and Durbarmarg areas of Kathmandu open round the clock.
Gandaki CM Adhikari splits two ministries, number of ministries reaches 9 from 7
- by Republica
POKHARA, April 11: The Gandaki Province Chief Minister (CM) Khagaraj Adhikari has split two provincial ministries to accommodate all coalition parties in the Cabinet. With this, the number of ministries in the province has increased from seven to nine.
Mediam by Aleph becomes official Google media sales representative in Nepal
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 11: Mediam by Aleph, a member of the Aleph Group's global network of digital experts and technology-driven solutions, has announced its new role as an Official Google Media Sales Representative in Nepal, in a significant move to boost the digital marketing landscape in the country. This partnership is poised to transform the way local agencies and advertisers leverage Google Ads for impactful digital campaigns.
Nepal fifth among global importers of Indian natural rubber
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 11: India has engaged in the natural rubber trade since 1902 and ranks as the world’s sixth-largest rubber producer.
'Nepal police mobile app' being useful in crime investigation
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 11: The 'Nepal Police Mobile Application', operated by Nepal Police for making citizen service and crime investigation effective by internalizing innovative development in the technology sector, has gained momentum.
Contracts with four construction companies including Pappu Construction to be terminated
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 11: The Road Division Office, Janakpur, has decided to terminate the contracts with four construction companies including Pappu Construction. The Division Office issued a notice on Thursday and said that four construction companies including Pappu Construction will be blacklisted for their failure to fulfill their contractual obligations.
Little-known armed group detonates 'pressure cooker bomb' at Ncell tower in Sindhuli
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 11: A ‘pressure cooker bomb’ was exploded at the Ncell Tower located in Kamalamai Municipality-4 of Sindhuli. According to the police, the explosion occurred at around 1 o'clock on Wednesday night.
Himalaya Airlines conducts annual "Step Towards Education" campaign
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 11: Upholding its core Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) objective of Societal Responsibility, Himalaya Airlines has continued its annual contribution to Prayas Nepal through the "Step Towards Education" campaign. This year, the initiative was conducted at the commencement of the academic session on April 10, 2024. Ujjwala Dali, head of the Brand Department, presented essential educational materials such as course books, notebooks, school bags, and school shoes to the children of Prayas Nepal.