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Persistent delays plague road projects by Indian construction companies
Persistent delays plague road projects by Indian constructio...
KATHMANDU, April 14: Under-construction road projects undertaken by Indian construction companies are facing significant delays. This is particularly true for projects contracted to joint ventures (JVs) between Nepali and Indian firms.
Apr 14, 2024
POLITICS
Govt transfers five secretaries in a major bureaucratic shuffle
Govt transfers five secretaries in a major bureaucratic shuf...
KATHMANDU, April 14: The government has announced the transfer of five secretaries. A Cabinet meeting held on Friday transferred Dinesh Bhattarai, secretary of the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, to the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens.
Apr 14, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE declines by 2.35 points on first trading day of Nepali New Year 2081 BS; daily turno...
NEPSE declines by 2.35 points on first trading day of Nepali...
KATHMANDU, April 14: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) shed 2.35 points on Sunday, the first trading day of the Nepali New Year 2081 BS on Sunday.
Apr 14, 2024
ECONOMY
Aanbookhaireni Rural Municipality launches motorboat service to boost local tourism
Aanbookhaireni Rural Municipality launches motorboat service...
KATHMANDU, April 14: Aanbookhaireni Rural Municipality has launched a motorboat service in the reservoir of Marsyangdi Hydropower Center, located alongside the Prithvi Highway.
Apr 14, 2024
ECONOMY
Nagdhunga-Naubise tunnel route to undergo breakthrough tomorrow, will require at least one...
Nagdhunga-Naubise tunnel route to undergo breakthrough tomor...
KATHMANDU, April 14: The Nagdhunga-Naubise tunnel route is set to undergo its breakthrough tomorrow. Nabin Man Shrestha, the head of the Nagdhunga-Naubise tunnel project, announced that the tunnel road, which has been under construction for four and a half years, will be ready for breakthrough at 12...
Apr 14, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC beautifying Kathmandu with paintings on walls
KMC beautifying Kathmandu with paintings on walls
KATHMANDU, April 13: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has initiated enhancing the beauty of the city through paintings. In collaboration with the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, the KMC has started painting artistic pictures on the walls at public places.
Apr 14, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt spending increases under new FinMin
Govt spending increases under new FinMin
KATHMANDU, April 14: Since Barshaman Pun assumed the role of finance minister, government spending has increased significantly. The ministry has intensified expenditure on various non-budgeted projects by implementing fund transfers, program revisions, and other methods.
Apr 14, 2024
SOCIETY
Lightning kills two in Parbat
Lightning kills two in Parbat
PARBAT, April 14: Two people died in two separate places of Modi Rural Municipality in Parbat district due to lightning strikes on Saturday evening.
Apr 14, 2024
POLITICS
SC orders reinstatement of NUP’s Sudurpaschim lawmaker Indira Giri
SC orders reinstatement of NUP’s Sudurpaschim lawmaker Indir...
DHANGADHI, April 14: The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the reinstatement of Sudurpaschim Province lawmaker, Indira Giri.
Apr 14, 2024
SOCIETY
Traffic Awareness Special Campaign launched
Traffic Awareness Special Campaign launched
KATHMANDU, April 14: The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has launched the 'Traffic Awareness Special Campaign-2081' beginning today. The campaign aims to develop a civilized road culture through the promotion of traffic awareness.
Apr 14, 2024