ECONOMY
Nepal will need an investment of Rs 6.1 trillion to produce 28,500 MW of electricity by 20...
Nepal will need an investment of Rs 6.1 trillion to produce...
KATHMANDU, May 3: The government has set a target of producing about 28,500 megawatts of electricity in the country within the next decade. Sector experts have estimated that about Rs 6.1 trillion of capital is needed to produce electricity to meet this target.
May 03, 2024
Editorial
Wheat protests
Wheat protests
The crackdown on farmers protesting in Lahore and several other cities against the government’s ‘flawed’ wheat procurement policy and delays in the commencement of the grain’s official purchases in Punjab is deplorable.
May 03, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt urges ISPs to settle outstanding tax liabilities amid internet service disruptions
Govt urges ISPs to settle outstanding tax liabilities amid i...
KATHMANDU, May 2: Amid Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the country trading blame to the government for the internet service disruption, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) has clarified that ISPs are solely to be blamed for the disruption as they have failed to sett...
May 02, 2024
SOCIETY
Cases of banking fraud up in Nawalparasi
Cases of banking fraud up in Nawalparasi
NAWALPARASI, May 2: The cases of banking fraud are on the rise in Nawalpur (Nawalparasi Bardaghat Susta East).
May 02, 2024
SOCIETY
IGP Kunwar holds meeting with Indonesian National Police Chief Murti
IGP Kunwar holds meeting with Indonesian National Police Chi...
KATHMANDU, May 2: Inspector General of the Nepal Police, Basanta Bahadur Kunwar, and Head of the National Relations Division of the Indonesian National Police, Krishna Murti, have held a meeting.
May 02, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal faces severe disruptions in internet service after ISPs fail to pay the Indian vendo...
Nepal faces severe disruptions in internet service after ISP...
With controversies surrounding royalty payments for non-telecommunication services by ISPs, the government is refusing to release necessary foreign exchange to them.
May 02, 2024
POLITICS
Innovation Fund will be set up for IT sector expansion: PM
Innovation Fund will be set up for IT sector expansion: PM
KATHMANDU, May 2: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has pledged to set up an Innovation Fund through the government’s policies and programs and budget for the new fiscal year. The move is aimed at expanding the information technology sector, he said.
May 02, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE loses 7.31 points, daily turnover slides down to Rs 4.13 billion
NEPSE loses 7.31 points, daily turnover slides down to Rs 4....
KATHMANDU, May 2: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday declined by 7.31 points to close at 1,998.96 points.
May 02, 2024
POLITICS
President Paudel summons budget session on May 10
President Paudel summons budget session on May 10
KATHMANDU, May 2: President Ram Chandra Paudel has summoned the budget session of both houses of the federal parliament on May 10.
May 02, 2024
ECONOMY
Over 100,000 tourists visit Nepal monthly on average
Over 100,000 tourists visit Nepal monthly on average
KATHMANDU, May 2: Nepal has recorded the arrival of more than 100,000 foreign tourists in a month.
May 02, 2024