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Energy consumption in Nepal soars by 8.5 million megawatt hours
KATHMANDU: Nepal's energy usage has climbed significantly during the last year, by 8.5 million megawatt hours. This growth, which is a sign of a robust energy industry expansion, particularl...
Karnali Province declares public holiday in observance of Kojagrat Purnima
Today has been designated a public holiday throughout the Karnali Province by the government. In honor of Asoj Shukla Purnima, also called Kojagrat Purnima, a major celebration in the area, the hol...
Bodies of 5 Russian climbers recovered from Dhaulagiri and transferred to Kathmandu
KATHMANDU: The bodies of five Russian mountain climbers who died while trying to reach the top of the seventh-highest mountain in the world, Dhaulagiri, have been recovered and brought to Ka...
Nepal Oil Corporation increases fuel prices
KATHMANDU: The price of petroleum products will increase starting on Wednesday, according to a statement released by Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC). Petrol prices have gone up by Rs 1 per liter...
Nepal Electricity Authority issues notice for collection of overdue electricity payments
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has sent out a notification to customers of dedicated feeder and trunk lines in an attempt to collect past-due power payments. This action is...
Kathmandu Valley sees temperature drop to 15 degrees celsius
KATHMANDU: The Weather Forecasting Division reports that as of today, October 15, the temperature in the Kathmandu Valley has decreased to 15 degrees Celsius.
This is a drop...
Search underway for missing US climber Michael Gardner on Jannu Himal ascent, Taplejung
KATHMANDU: At Phak Tanglung Rural Municipality, Taplejung, on the 7,710-meter-high Januu Himal, a US national named Michael Gardner vanished during his ascent. Detective Superintendent Rohit...
Energy Minister Khadka demands clarification from NEA Chief Ghising on key operational issues
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Electricity Authority's (NEA) Executive Director, Kulman Ghising, has been formally questioned by Energy Minister Deepak Khadka over a number of organizational matters t...
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NHRC offices to remain open for limited hours during Dashain holidays
KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has announced that during the Dashain holidays, its national, provincial, and branch offices will be open from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Ens...
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak visits flood-hit areas in Kavrepalanchowk
KATHMANDU: Today, Panauti Municipality-12, Bethanchowk Rural Municipality-4, and Roshi Bazaar in Kalanti Bhumidanda were among the areas in Kavrepalanchowk that Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak v...
Natural disasters caused by heavy rainfall claim 246 lives across Nepal
KATHMANDU: During September 26–28, Nepal experienced torrential rainfall that resulted in landslides, flooding, and inundation, which claimed the lives of 246 people. According to the Nepal...
Nepal Bank Limited donates Rs 20 million to Prime Minister's disaster relief fund
KATHMANDU: The Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund has received a donation of Rs 20 million from Nepal Bank Limited. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was present for the receipt of the check....
