ECONOMY
Madhesh Province contributes more than 13 percent to the country’s GDP: NRB report
Madhesh Province contributes more than 13 percent to the cou...
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: The gross domestic product (GDP) of Madhesh Province is expected to grow by 1.69 percent to Rs 707 billion by the end of the current fiscal year.
Jan 06, 2024
POLITICS
PM Dahal defends controversial HICDP as it courts serious controversy in Nepal
PM Dahal defends controversial HICDP as it courts serious co...
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Amidst controversy surrounding an agreement between Nepal and India paving the way for the Indian government to provide direct grants to projects valued up to Rs 200 million in Nepal, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has clarified that the Indian Embassy in Nepal is not permitted...
Jan 06, 2024
Editorial
A positive milestone for Nepal-India bilateral relations
A positive milestone for Nepal-India bilateral relations
In a significant development, Nepal and India inked a long-term Power Trade Agreement (PTA) on Thursday, solidifying India's commitment to purchase 10,000 MW of electricity from Nepal over the next decade. This landmark agreement, signed during the Joint Commission (JC) meeting between the two count...
Jan 06, 2024
POLITICS
OPMCM undergoes restructuring
OPMCM undergoes restructuring
KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) has been restructured. The OPMCM underwent major restructuring as announced by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in his address to the nation on December 26 last year.
Jan 05, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt issues 15-day ultimatum to hydropower projects to settle outstanding royalties
Govt issues 15-day ultimatum to hydropower projects to settl...
KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The government has issued a 15-day ultimatum to hydropower projects to settle outstanding royalties.
Jan 05, 2024
SOCIETY
PADT objects to notice issued by Budha Subba Digital Pvt Ltd with forged logo
PADT objects to notice issued by Budha Subba Digital Pvt Ltd...
KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) has expressed serious objections over a notice issued by Budha Subba Digital Pvt Ltd which states taking video of the 'Ganga Aarati' ritual held on the bank of the Bagmati river at the Pashupatinath Aryaghat area and the lighting of lamps...
Jan 05, 2024
POLITICS
National Assembly: Whose representation matters?
National Assembly: Whose representation matters?
KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The six-year term of 19 members of the National Assembly is set to end on March 2, 2024. The elections for these members excluding nominees appointed by lottery method, is scheduled for January 25, 2024.
Jan 05, 2024
SOCIETY
Locals threaten to halt Melamchi water supply
Locals threaten to halt Melamchi water supply
KATHMANDU, Jan 5: While the Melamchi water supply project gears up to deliver water to Kathmandu in the coming days, the local residents have issued a warning that the water supply will be halted. The Melamchi Water Supply Flood Victims Struggle Committee has summoned a meeting at Ganeshe Bagar in H...
Jan 05, 2024
SOCIETY
Local administration of Sarlahi enforces curfew till Saturday morning after a person died...
Local administration of Sarlahi enforces curfew till Saturda...
KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The local administration of Sarlahi District has imposed a curfew in order to take the situation under control following the death of a demonstrator on Friday.
Jan 05, 2024
SOCIETY
Bhimphedi-Kulekhani-Dakshinkali road closed
Bhimphedi-Kulekhani-Dakshinkali road closed
MAKAWANPUR, Jan 5: The Bhimphedi-Dakshinkali road linking Hetauda, the capital of Bagmati Province, to the federal capital Kathmandu, has been closed for vehicular traffic from today.
Jan 05, 2024