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Preliminary report reveals critical errors by Saurya Airlines and CAAN in fatal plane crash
KATHMANDU: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) and the airline both made crucial mistakes that contributed to the terrible event that claimed the lives of eighteen people, according...
Teej festival being celebrated across Nepal
KATHMANDU: People who practice Hinduism in Nepal, especially ladies, are celebrating the festival of Teej, also called Haritalika, today. According to the lunar calendar, this important cele...
NTGC projects need Rs 910 billion investment by 2040 to support 28,500 MW power supply in Nepal
KATHMANDU: The National Transmission Grid Company (NTGC) has projected a need for Rs 910 billion in investment by 2040 to support the electricity supply system for the anticipated production...
FEMBoSA Chief Election Commissioners meet with President Paudel in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU: The Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) is holding its 12th annual meeting in Kathmandu. They met with President Ram Chandra Paudel in Shital Niwas, an...
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak pledges thorough investigation into Nirmala Panta’s murder
KATHMANDU: The inquiry into Nirmala Panta's murder will be carried out completely and with the utmost seriousness, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak promised. Lekhak stressed during a press confer...
President Paudel honors Palesha Govardan for historic Paralympic bronze medal
KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel honored Nepali Taekwondo player Palesha Govardan and her coach, Kabiraj Negi Lama, at a ceremony held at the President's Office, Shitalniwas. Palesha...
Finance Minister Paudel highlights focus on result-oriented projects for economic growth
KATHMANDU: The administration's goal is to achieve economic growth by strategic investments in high-potential projects, as highlighted by Bishnu Prasad Paudel, the deputy prime minister and...
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Nepal Airlines struggles with mounting Rs 51.26 billion debt
KATHMANDU: The government-owned airline Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is having a difficult time paying off its enormous debt of Rs 51.26 billion as a result of its incapacity to grow and...
Nepal's public debt surges nearly fivefold over a decade
KATHMANDU: Nepal's public debt has increased by almost five times in the last ten years, mostly as a result of the government's incapacity to drastically reduce wasteful spending and greatly...
Rasuwa Customs Office sees increase in revenue
KATHMANDU: In the month of Shrawan (mid-July to mid-August) of the current fiscal year 2024/25, the Rasuwa Customs Office saw a significant increase in revenue, collecting Rs 1.54 billion co...
Ncell secures 5-year license renewal with first installment of NPR 5 billion paid
KATHMANDU: The service operating license of Ncell, a significant telecommunications provider in Nepal, has been successfully extended for an additional five years. The Council of Ministers'...
Ministry of Finance forms rapid inspection teams to combat revenue leakages
KATHMANDU: Two fast inspection teams have been formed by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to deal with illicit trade and revenue leaks. The deputy director general of the Inland Revenue Departm...
