SOCIETY
16 candidates shortlisted for CEO position at Nepal Tourism Board
16 candidates shortlisted for CEO position at Nepal Tourism...
KATHMANDU, April 20: A total of 16 candidates have been shortlisted for the position of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). The CEO Recommendation Committee has scheduled the presentation of plans as part of the interview stage.
Apr 20, 2024
ECONOMY
WB to take financial management lead for proposed Upper Arun Project
WB to take financial management lead for proposed Upper Arun...
KATHMANDU, April 20: An agreement in principle has been reached for the financial management of the proposed 1063-megawatt Upper Arun Semi-Reservoir Hydropower project in Sankhuwasabha district.
Apr 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Power supply to be affected in parts of Kathmandu Valley today as NEA expedites repair wor...
Power supply to be affected in parts of Kathmandu Valley tod...
KATHMANDU, April 20: Electricity service will be interrupted in various parts of Kathmandu today.
Apr 20, 2024
ECONOMY
Godepani welcomes over 31,000 foreign tourists in a year
Godepani welcomes over 31,000 foreign tourists in a year
MYAGDI, April 20: More than 31,000 foreign tourists visited Ghodepani-Poon Hill area of Annapurna rural municipality-6 in Myagdi district in 2080 BS.
Apr 20, 2024
ECONOMY
Private sector leads hydropower generation over government
Private sector leads hydropower generation over government
KATHMANDU, April 20: The private sector is ahead of the government in terms of the construction and production of hydropower projects. According to the electricity production details of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) as of mid-March, the private sector leads in electricity production compared to...
Apr 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Weather expected to be mainly fair in most parts of the country today
Weather expected to be mainly fair in most parts of the coun...
KATHMANDU, April 20: The country is now experiencing partial influence of westerly wind and local wind, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Apr 20, 2024
SOCIETY
120 snow leopards found in Dolpa, survey result reveals
120 snow leopards found in Dolpa, survey result reveals
KATHMANDU, April 20: The latest result of the snow leopard survey was made public on Friday.
Apr 20, 2024
SOCIETY
India funds a school building construction in Darchula
India funds a school building construction in Darchula
KATHMANDU, April 20: A foundation stone was laid on Friday for the construction of Shree Himalaya Secondary School Building at Byas rural municipality-6, Darchula. The project is funded by the Government of India and its tender cost amounts to Rs.28.20 million.
Apr 20, 2024
OPINION
Exploring opportunities and Challenges of Increasing Online Transactions in Nepal
Exploring opportunities and Challenges of Increasing Online...
Recently, I embarked on an errand for my parents. Upon completing my purchases, I proceeded to the checkout. The cashier, instead of the usual cash register, presented a QR code card and placed it on the counter, expecting me to make a digital payment. I responded, "Cash, please." Her expression fal...
Apr 20, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Lack of investment-friendly laws raises concerns as Investment Summit approaches
Lack of investment-friendly laws raises concerns as Investme...
KATHMANDU, April 20: Despite the private sector’s recommendations to amend about two dozen laws to promote both foreign and domestic investment in the country, the government has yet to make any amendments. With only nine days remaining for the start of the Nepal Investment Summit-2024, where the go...
Apr 20, 2024