Editorial
A progressive step for cross-border transactions
A progressive step for cross-border transactions
In a landmark development, the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has adopted a more flexible approach, allowing individuals to use Quick Response (QR) codes for transactions with India. This decision, which amends the unified circular issued by the Foreign Exchange Management Department of the NRB, is a signi...
Jun 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Gandaki govt sets deadline for EV sellers to establish fast charging stations in provinces
Gandaki govt sets deadline for EV sellers to establish fast...
KATHMANDU, June 28: The Gandaki Province Government has directed electric vehicle (EV) sellers in the province to install three fast EV charging stations by mid-December, this year.
Jun 28, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC invites applications for Grade XI scholarships
KMC invites applications for Grade XI scholarships
KATHMANDU, June 28: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced that it is accepting applications for scholarships for students enrolled in Grade XI at institutional educational institutions under its jurisdiction.
Jun 28, 2024
SOCIETY
Auditor General questions Rs 121.5 million in grants distributed by Kathmandu Mayor Balen
Auditor General questions Rs 121.5 million in grants distrib...
KATHMANDU, June 28: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) distributed over Rs 121.5 million to various institutions, foundations, and organizations during his first year as the mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
Jun 28, 2024
POLITICS
Madhesh CM Singh to seek vote of confidence on July 5
Madhesh CM Singh to seek vote of confidence on July 5
JANAKPUR, June 28: Madhesh Province Chief Minister (CM) Satish Singh is scheduled to seek a vote of confidence on July 5.
Jun 28, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt develops EV battery management action plan with third-party study
Govt develops EV battery management action plan with third-p...
KATHMANDU, June 28: The government has commissioned a third-party study to develop an action plan for the management of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Jun 28, 2024
POLITICS
Dr Bhattarai submits memorandum to PM Dahal, demanding formation of Budhigandaki Corridor...
Dr Bhattarai submits memorandum to PM Dahal, demanding forma...
KATHMANDU, June 28: The Nepal Socialist Party has submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, calling for the establishment of the Budhi Gandaki Corridor Development Authority to expedite the Budhigandaki Corridor Multipurpose Project.
Jun 28, 2024
SOCIETY
TBAN team off to Thailand to study Kathmandu-Bangkok road connectivity
TBAN team off to Thailand to study Kathmandu-Bangkok road co...
KATHMANDU, June 28: A team of the Tourist Bus Association of Nepal (TBAN) has departed for Thailand to study road connectivity between Nepal’s Kathmandu and Thailand’s Bangkok.
Jun 28, 2024
SOCIETY
Conflict between KMC Mayor Balen and ward chairs escalates, stalling municipal assembly me...
Conflict between KMC Mayor Balen and ward chairs escalates,...
KATHMANDU, June 28: Tensions have risen between Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah and the ward chairpersons, disrupting municipal assembly meetings.
Jun 28, 2024
SOCIETY
Jeep crash injures nine, two critical on Dailekh-Naumu route
Jeep crash injures nine, two critical on Dailekh-Naumu route
BIREDRANAGAR, June 28: A jeep (Karnali Pradesh 02001 Ch 0787) en route to Naumu from Dailekh met with an accident at Narayan Municipality-5.
Jun 28, 2024