ECONOMY
Intermediaries play foul to hike sugar price as Dashain approaches
Intermediaries play foul to hike sugar price as Dashain appr...
KATHMANDU, Sep 7: The retail price of sugar has soared to Rs 110 per kg in Kathmandu, following a wholesale price hike to Rs 105 per kg orchestrated by intermediaries within the sugar industry.
Sep 08, 2023
WORLD
U.S. President Biden's son Hunter to be indicted on gun charges: DOJ
U.S. President Biden's son Hunter to be indicted on gun char...
HOUSTON, Sept. 6: Special Counsel David Weiss plans to ask a grand jury to indict Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, over gun charges by the end of this month, the U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday.
Sep 08, 2023
Editorial
Expanding charging infrastructures to promote EVs uptake
Expanding charging infrastructures to promote EVs uptake
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The simultaneous inauguration of 51 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in different parts of the country on Wednesday marks a significant stride towards a cleaner and a more sustainable future.
Sep 08, 2023
SOCIETY
Two-day Water and Sanitation Regulatory Conference for South Asia kicks off in Kathmandu
Two-day Water and Sanitation Regulatory Conference for South...
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: A two-day Water and Sanitation Regulatory Conference for South Asia kicked off in Kathmandu on Thursday, bringing together distinguished experts, policymakers, and stakeholders dedicated to revolutionizing water and sanitation services across the region.
Sep 07, 2023
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal's cultivable land area shrinks by 300,000 hectares to 2.2 million hectares over the...
Nepal's cultivable land area shrinks by 300,000 hectares to...
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Nepal's arable land area has declined by 300,000 hectares in the past decade. The Seventh National Agricultural Census 2021 shows that the country cultivates 2.2 million hectares of land. The similar census carried out in 2011 shows that there were 2.5 million hectares of land use...
Sep 07, 2023
POLITICS
SC nullifies vote of confidence received by Koshi Chief Minister Thapa
SC nullifies vote of confidence received by Koshi Chief Mini...
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: In a significant development, the Supreme Court (SC) has invalidated the vote of confidence received by Chief Minister Uddhav Thapa of Koshi Province, leading to his immediate removal from office.
Sep 07, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal Airlines starts direct flights to Saudi Arabia's Dammam
Nepal Airlines starts direct flights to Saudi Arabia's Damma...
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has started direct flights to Dammam of Saudi Arabia from Kathmandu since Wednesday.
Sep 07, 2023
ECONOMY
Hydropower projects seek green light to generate over 2,500 megawatts of electricity
Hydropower projects seek green light to generate over 2,500...
KATHMANDU, Sep 7: Hydropower ventures with potential of generating over 2,500 megawatts of electricity have completed their feasibility studies and have submitted applications to the Department of Electricity Development seeking permits to move ahead with the process of electricity generation.
Sep 07, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse falls 28.92 points, daily turnover inclines to Rs 1.15 billion on Thursday
Nepse falls 28.92 points, daily turnover inclines to Rs 1.15...
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Thursday dropped 28.92 points to close at 1,932.45 points.
Sep 07, 2023
ECONOMY
KMC cooperative crisis: Over 6,000 complaints filed amid concerns of savings mismanagement
KMC cooperative crisis: Over 6,000 complaints filed amid con...
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Complaints have been filed against 224 out of about 2,000 cooperatives operating within the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC).
Sep 07, 2023