ECONOMY
As NEA defies PM Oli’s direction, ERC now pressurizes power utility to reconnect power lin...
As NEA defies PM Oli’s direction, ERC now pressurizes power...
KATHMANDU, July 21: The Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Sunday wrote a letter to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) pressurizing the power utility to reconnect the electricity lines of six manufacturers.
Jul 22, 2024
Editorial
Govt must not succumb to pressure of powerful industrialists
Govt must not succumb to pressure of powerful industrialists
In a disturbing turn of events, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) finds itself under undue pressure from both the government and influential industrialists to restore power to industries that have failed to pay their substantial dues. This unwarranted interference not only undermines the princip...
Jul 22, 2024
SOCIETY
CNP distributes over Rs 20 million as compensation to wildlife victims in Chitwan
CNP distributes over Rs 20 million as compensation to wildli...
CHITWAN, July 21: The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has distributed over Rs 20 million to the families of the victims of human-wildlife conflict.
Jul 21, 2024
SOCIETY
74 dengue cases reported in Palpa
74 dengue cases reported in Palpa
PALPA, July 21: The District Health Office in Papla confirmed that in the district, 74 people have been infected with dengue fever this year.
Jul 21, 2024
POLITICS
If you want a seat in Constitutional Council, ask for it; don’t assassinate someone’s char...
If you want a seat in Constitutional Council, ask for it; do...
KATHMANDU, July 21: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Sumana Shrestha has said that a media trial is underway for the character assassination of Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar.
Jul 21, 2024
POLITICS
Writ against PM Oli’s appointment moves to constitutional bench
Writ against PM Oli’s appointment moves to constitutional be...
KATHMANDU, July 21: The case against the appointment of KP Sharma Oli, chairman of the CPN-UML, as prime minister of Nepal, has been referred to the Constitutional Bench for further proceedings.
Jul 21, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE jumps 61.61 points; daily turnover falls slightly to Rs 15.23 billion
NEPSE jumps 61.61 points; daily turnover falls slightly to R...
KATHMANDU, July 21: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday escalated 61.61 points to close at 2,485.94 points.
Jul 21, 2024
POLITICS
PM Oli secures two-third vote of confidence
PM Oli secures two-third vote of confidence
KATHMANDU, July 21: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has received the support of two-thirds of MPs in the House of Representatives.
Jul 21, 2024
WORLD
Bangladesh's top court scales back jobs quota after deadly unrest kills 151
Bangladesh's top court scales back jobs quota after deadly u...
BANGLADESH, July 21: What began as a protest against admission quotas for sought-after government jobs snowballed this week into some of the worst unrest of Sheikh Hasina's tenure. Bangladesh’s top court on Sunday scaled back a contentious quota system for government job applicants, marking a partia...
Jul 21, 2024
SOCIETY
Indian Embassy marks Lord Buddha’s first sermon on Ashadha Purnima
Indian Embassy marks Lord Buddha’s first sermon on Ashadha P...
KATHMANDU, July 21: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu hosted a special event to celebrate Ashadha Purnima, an auspicious occasion marking Lord Buddha's first sermon. The event was attended by representatives from various Buddhist sects and monasteries in Nepal, the Indian Embassy said in a statement...
Jul 21, 2024