ECONOMY
NEA mounts pressure on local govts to clear tariff dues worth Rs 6 billion
NEA mounts pressure on local govts to clear tariff dues wort...
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Disputes between the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and the local governments regarding street light tariff and land use have erupted again. According to the NEA, by the end of June of the fiscal year 2022/23, the tariff for electricity used by local governments for purposes suc...
Oct 09, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt announces national day of mourning on Tuesday
Govt announces national day of mourning on Tuesday
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: The government has declared a national day of mourning on Tuesday following the deaths of several Nepalis in Israel. The decision was taken at a special meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Monday afternoon.
Oct 09, 2023
ECONOMY
PAC directs govt to restrict sale of 50 kg and 450 kg gas cylinders
PAC directs govt to restrict sale of 50 kg and 450 kg gas cy...
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of parliament has directed the government to restrict the sale and distribution of LPG cylinders weighing 50 kg to 450 kg.
Oct 09, 2023
POLITICS
PM Dahal holds conversation with trapped Nepali students in war-torn Israel
PM Dahal holds conversation with trapped Nepali students in...
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal held a telephone conversation with Nepali students who are trapped in a bunker in war-torn Israel.
Oct 09, 2023
ECONOMY
Minister Sharma vows to implement 'One Municipality, One Post Office' concept
Minister Sharma vows to implement 'One Municipality, One Pos...
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said that the government plans to implement the 'One Municipality, One Post Office' concept from the current fiscal year itself as part of restructuring the postal service.
Oct 09, 2023
SOCIETY
DoA prepares draft for listing Tilaurakot in the list of World Heritage Site
DoA prepares draft for listing Tilaurakot in the list of Wor...
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: The Department of Archeology has prepared a draft to enlist the Tilaurakot area of Kapilvastu on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Oct 09, 2023
POLITICS
President Paudel expresses concerns over fate of Nepalis in Israel
President Paudel expresses concerns over fate of Nepalis in...
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: President Ramchandra Paudel has expressed his concern over matters pertaining to the rescue and safe return of Nepali in Israel in the aftermath of a deadliest attack on Saturday, and the compensation to the bereaved families.
Oct 09, 2023
SOCIETY
Three road sections in Kathmandu to be made one-way
Three road sections in Kathmandu to be made one-way
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Three road sections within Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) are set to be made one-way.
Oct 09, 2023
SOCIETY
Sudurpaschim govt announces Rs 200,000 each in cash relief for families of Nepali students...
Sudurpaschim govt announces Rs 200,000 each in cash relief f...
KAILALI, Oct 9: The Sudurpaschim Province government has decided to provide Rs 200,000 each in cash relief for the families of the Nepalis killed in Hamas attacks on Israel.
Oct 09, 2023
SOCIETY
Black soot smeared on Durga Prasai
Black soot smeared on Durga Prasai
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai, known for his controversial statements, has been smeared black soot by unknown individuals in Kathmandu.
Oct 09, 2023