WORLD
Canada offers massive subsidies to Volkswagen for EV battery plant
Canada offers massive subsidies to Volkswagen for EV battery...
OTTAWA, April 22: The Canadian federal government announced Friday it will supply Volkswagen with massive production subsidies for the automaker's new electric vehicle battery plant in Canada.
Apr 23, 2023
POLITICS
Voting for by-elections begins in Chitwan-2, Tanahun-1 and Bara-2
Voting for by-elections begins in Chitwan-2, Tanahun-1 and B...
CHITWAN, April 23: Voting for the by-election in Chitwan-2, Tanahun-1 and Bara-2 began at 7 am.
Apr 23, 2023
POLITICS
By-elections being held in Chitwan, Bara and Tanahun today
By-elections being held in Chitwan, Bara and Tanahun today
KATHMANDU, April 23: By-elections in three vacant constituencies of the House of Representatives are being held today.
Apr 23, 2023
POLITICS
UML-led government in Gandaki province collapses
UML-led government in Gandaki province collapses
POKHARA, April 23: Chief Minister of Gandaki Province Khagaraj Adhikari failed to garner a vote of confidence oon Saturday. As Adhikari failed to get the vote of confidence, a new government would be formed in the province as per the Article 168 (3) of the Constitution of Nepal.
Apr 23, 2023
Editorial
Ensure election integrity
Ensure election integrity
Today, as voters in Tanahun, Bara, and Chitwan head to the polls for the by-elections, concerns have arisen about the integrity of the electoral process. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) candidates have accused the ruling parties of using money, muscle, and power to sway the voters on the eve of the e...
Apr 23, 2023
ECONOMY
NRB slaps cash fine of Rs 153.70 million against nine commercial banks for breaching compl...
NRB slaps cash fine of Rs 153.70 million against nine commer...
KATHMANDU, April 22: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) slapped cash penalties of Rs 153.70 million against nine banks and chief executive officers concerned for breaching the set guideline.
Apr 22, 2023
ECONOMY
Industrialists protest after 12 hours of power cut a day
Industrialists protest after 12 hours of power cut a day
KATHMANDU, April 22: Even though Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal recently announced that Nepal will become an electricity exporting country in the next two years, load shedding is taking place in the country unabated.
Apr 22, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt to revoke projects worth over Rs 20 billion that have not started work as of Q3, citi...
Govt to revoke projects worth over Rs 20 billion that have n...
KATHMANDU, April 22: The government, in an austerity measure, has decided to scrap the projects that did not start their work by mid-April.
Apr 22, 2023
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Last living Gurkha VC Captain Ram Bahadur Limbu passes away
Last living Gurkha VC Captain Ram Bahadur Limbu passes away
KATHMANDU, April 22: Captain Ram Bahadur Limbu VC, MVO, a distinguished British Gurkha soldier known for his bravery and valor on the battlefield, has passed away on Saturday. He was 83.
Apr 22, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepal records 78 new cases and one death due to COVID-19 on Saturday
Nepal records 78 new cases and one death due to COVID-19 on...
KATHMANDU, April 22: Nepal recorded 78 new cases of COVID-19 along with 50 recoveries and one death from the deadly virus on Saturday, according to the information released by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Apr 22, 2023