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SC urges swift action on tax recovery, mandates implementation of Auditor General's recommendations
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court recently issued a verdict urging tax authorities to promptly heed recommendations from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), stressing the OAG's status as a c...
Airtel network issues cause slow internet speeds across Nepal
KATHMANDU: Internet users across Nepal encountered slow speeds as Airtel's network faced routing issues, impacting internet services nationwide. Airtel, a significant provider of bandwidth i...
NEA boosting power infrastructure for Bara-Parsa industrial corridor
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is undertaking the construction of high-capacity transmission lines and substations in the Bara-Parsa industrial corridor of Birgunj. These p...
Lumbini Province to unveil annual policies and programmes for the upcoming FY today
KATHMANDU: The policies and programs for the upcoming fiscal year (2081/82) in Lumbini province are set to be revealed today. Lumbini province assembly secretary Durlav Kumar Pun has announc...
Petroleum exploration progresses in Bhairabi Rural Municipality, drilling reaches 218 meters deep
KATHMANDU: Petroleum exploration efforts in Bhairabi rural municipality have reached a depth of 218 meters, according to Prakash Luintel, the Information Officer of the Petroleum Exploration...
New bird species discovered in Ghodaghodi Bird Sanctuary
KATHMANDU: A recent bird census conducted at the Ghodaghodi Bird Sanctuary in Kailali has led to the discovery of a new bird species. Situated within the Ghodaghodi Wetlands, a site listed i...
Excessive heat expected in western Tarai over next 3 days
KATHMANDU: The Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has indicated the likelihood of extremely hot weather in the districts of western Tarai over...
Home Minister Lamichhane announces menstrual leave policy for female traffic police personnel
KATHMANDU: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Rabi Lamichhane, has introduced a progressive policy aimed at providing support to female traffic police personnel. As part of...
Subsidence on East-West Highway in Nawalparasi East causes traffic obstruction
KATHMANDU: Last night, the East-West Highway faced significant subsidence at Nawalparasi East, resulting in the obstruction of vehicular movement. The incident occurred around 2:00 AM on Tue...
Government expands broadband internet to all local level centers in Nepal
KATHMANDU: The government has extended broadband internet service to the centers of all local levels across Nepal. This development was announced by Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun during th...
Dhanusha police to present KMG chairman Kailash Sirohiya in court amid health concerns
KATHMANDU: Dhanusha Police are set to present Kailash Sirohiya, Chairman of Kantipur Media Group (KMG), in court today for the third time, seeking another extension in the ongoing investigat...
Nepal-China border trade points reopen after 4-year closure
KATHMANDU: After sustained diplomatic efforts by the Government of Nepal, several border crossings with trade points to China, including the Kimathangka transit in Sankhuwasabha, resumed ope...
