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
SOCIETY
550,000 people acquire work permits till April of current fiscal year
550,000 people acquire work permits till April of current fi...
KATHMANDU, April 19: Around 550,000 people have acquired work permits for overseas employment as of April 12 of the current fiscal year 2023/24.
Apr 20, 2024
Editorial
Fixing a win by outlawing dissent damages democracy
Fixing a win by outlawing dissent damages democracy
The world’s largest elections begin this weekend in India, amid claims that the race to lead the country has already been won. If Narendra Modi were to secure a third term with a big parliamentary majority, his achievement would match that of the country’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Wha...
Apr 20, 2024
SOCIETY
MoHP cautions docs working in govt hospitals not to work in private ones
MoHP cautions docs working in govt hospitals not to work in...
KATHMANDU, April 19: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has warned doctors and health workers working under it that it is illegal for them to work full-time in private health institutions.
Apr 19, 2024