ECONOMY
New Nepal-India Agreement allows India to directly fund projects up to Rs 200 million
New Nepal-India Agreement allows India to directly fund proj...
KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Despite public concerns and controversy, Nepal and India have reached an agreement to pave the way for the Indian government to provide direct grants to projects worth up to Rs 200 million in Nepal.
Jan 05, 2024
WORLD
Israel sees rise in foreign tourist visits in 2023 despite conflict
Israel sees rise in foreign tourist visits in 2023 despite c...
JERUSALEM, Jan. 5: The number of foreign tourists visiting Israel in 2023 increased by 12.52 percent year-on-year despite a sharp drop since October caused by the Israel-Hamas conflict, data released by the country's Central Bureau of Statistics showed on Thursday.
Jan 05, 2024
SOCIETY
Kumal community to mark Maghe Sankranti festival in Golaghat
Kumal community to mark Maghe Sankranti festival in Golaghat
KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The Kumal community has prepared to mark the Maghe Sankranti festival with much fanfare this year. The Kumal community observes the Maghe Sankranti as its greatest festival.
Jan 05, 2024
SOCIETY
Local levels draw attention of federal parliamentarians to follow the spirit of constituti...
Local levels draw attention of federal parliamentarians to f...
KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The Municipal Association of Nepal (MuAN) and the National Association of Rural Municipalities in Nepal (NARMIN) have advised lawmakers to consider the spirit of the constitution while introducing the Education Bill, 2080 BS. The bill is presently under-consideration in the Educati...
Jan 05, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal-India ink long-term power trade agreement facilitating export of 10,000 MW of Nepal’...
Nepal-India ink long-term power trade agreement facilitating...
KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Nepal and India have signed a long-term Power Trade Agreement (PTA), which is expected to ensure a market for the electricity produced in the hydropower-rich Himalayan nation.
Jan 05, 2024
Editorial
A forward-thinking move towards a greener future
A forward-thinking move towards a greener future
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In a significant move towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future, the government has recently made a groundbreaking decision that mandates gasoline stations receiving new operating licenses to include Electric Vehicle (EV) charging units on their premises. This commendable move, backed by the Min...
Jan 05, 2024
POLITICS
EC reshuffles election officers appointed earlier for National Assembly polls
EC reshuffles election officers appointed earlier for Nation...
KATHMANDU, Jan 4: The Election Commission (EC) has reshuffled the team of election officers it appointed earlier in view of the National Assembly election scheduled for January 25.
Jan 04, 2024
POLITICS
UML approached for alliance in National Assembly Elections
UML approached for alliance in National Assembly Elections
KATHMANDU, Jan 4: In a bid to finalize the Transitional Justice Bill, the UML has reportedly been approached with the prospect of forming an alliance in the upcoming National Assembly member elections.
Jan 04, 2024
WORLD
Will the Israel-Hamas war spread?
Will the Israel-Hamas war spread?
PARIS, Jan 4: Fears have mounted that Israel's war in Gaza could spread across the region after strikes in Lebanon and Iraq as well as deadly blasts in Iran, but experts say a wider conflict is unlikely for now.
Jan 04, 2024
ECONOMY
Mahakali corridor: 241-km-long track opened so far in 15 years
Mahakali corridor: 241-km-long track opened so far in 15 yea...
BEDKOT (Kanchanpur), Jan 4: A 241-km-long track has been opened so far along the Kanchanpur-Darchula section under the Mahakali corridor. With this, a 93-km-long track is yet to be opened in Dadeldhura, Baitadi and Darchula, said Chief of Mahakali Corridor Project Office, Laxman Dutta Joshi.
Jan 04, 2024