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PM KP Oli highlights technology as key to achieving prosperous Nepal
KATHMANDU: In a speech on the celebration of the 12th National Science Day, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli emphasized the critical role that the science and technology sector plays in realizin...
Parliamentary Inquiry Committee urges government action on cooperatives misappropriation report
KATHMANDU: The head of the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee into Cooperative Savings Misappropriation, Surya Thapa, is optimistic that the government will take action based on the report of t...
Nepal and US begin fourth joint military drill focused on disaster response and rescue operations
KATHMANDU: Today marked the start of the fourth iteration of the combined military exercise between US and Nepali security forces, which will concentrate on search and rescue methods after a...
NEA demands Rs 6.5 billion in arrears from industries
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has issued a new notice demanding that industries settle their arrears related to Dedicated and Trunk Line charges by October 24. This move f...
Discounted price shops for festive season to open from September 23
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supply has mandated that discounted pricing shops for the approaching festivals be open in Nepal from September 23 through Chhath. The init...
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Government’s annual progress report for FY 2080/81 reveals only 42% of planned activities completed
KATHMANDU: A major administrative reorganization with the goal of improving governance has been implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) with regard to the chief district officers...
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Government grants 50% customs duty waiver for import of 30,000 metric tons of sugar ahead of festivals
KATHMANDU: To avoid any shortages during the approaching festivals, the government has given permission for the Food Management & Trade Company (FMTC) and the Salt Trading Corporation (S...
Government bans share trading during office hours after CIAA probe
KATHMANDU: The government has prohibited employees from engaging in share transactions during office hours after it was discovered that many were involved in trading instead of serving the p...
President Paudel appoints Ashokraj Sigdel as new Commander-in-Chief of Nepalese Army
KATHMANDU: Ashokraj Sigdel became the new Commander-in-Chief of the Nepalese Army on Monday when President Ram Chandra Paudel promoted him to the rank of general. As the Supreme Commander, P...
SC issues show cause order to government over delay in settling COVID-19 insurance claims
KATHMANDU: The government is facing a show-cause order from the Supreme Court (SC) for its inability to promptly handle COVID-19 insurance claims. This action is in response to an appeal tha...
79th UN General Assembly begins tomorrow
KATHMANDU: Starting tomorrow, September 10, and lasting until September 30, the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will be held under the theme "Leaving No One Behind: acting togeth...
Nepal Police investigates possible ISIS links after Interpol warning
KATHMANDU: Suspicion has arisen that agents of ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) may be present in Nepal after revelations surfaced linking a senior Nepal Police official to individuals...
