A long-awaited solution to Kathmandu Valley’s notorious traffic congestion at Koteshwor Chowk is set to materialize with the construction of a cut-and-cover tunnel and two flyovers. For this ambitious infrastructure project, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide Nepal with a concessional loan of NPR 40 billion (approximately USD 300 million). The loan carries…
A landslide has completely obstructed the Kaligandaki road section following a massive rockfall on Thursday morning. According to the District Police Office, the landslide occurred between Gargare and Muluk areas of Kaligandaki Rural Municipality, blocking the road entirely. Ganga Bahadur Saru, the spokesperson of the District Police Office, said that security personnel from the Purtighat…
The price of gold in the domestic market dropped by Rs 800 per tola on Thursday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. With the decline, gold is now being traded at Rs 193,600 per tola. Similarly, the price of silver, which had soared to Rs 2,310 per tola, has gone…
Amidst ongoing debates about the effectiveness of federalism and provincial structures, the Koshi Province government has announced remarkable progress over the past year. The provincial government claims significant achievements in infrastructure development, investment attraction, financial discipline, and improving citizen services,...
Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Devendra Dahal, has expressed concern that National Pride Projects are failing to achieve expected success due to inadequate budget allocation. Speaking at a meeting of the National Assembly's National Concern and Coordination Committee, Minister...
The Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has organized a significant interaction program with private sector entrepreneurs and businesses in the presence of Damodar Bhandari, the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies. The Chamber raised concerns about the ambiguities in Maximum...
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Flood Forecasting Division has issued a nationwide alert, warning of a significant rise in water levels in most major rivers over the next three days due to continuous rainfall. According to a bulletin issued...
Nepal's leading non-life insurance company, Himalayan Everest Insurance (HEI), has won two prestigious international awards at the Insurance Asia Award 2025, held on 8th July at Singapore.The company won the "Domestic General Insurer of the Year" and "Insurance Product Innovation...
Norvic International Hospital, a prominent private healthcare facility in Thapathali, has paid Rs 1.8 million in compensation to a patient following allegations of medical negligence. The settlement, reached on Tuesday, came about through a mutual agreement overseen by Kathmandu District...
Better living doesn't always require grand gestures or dramatic life changes. It's often found in the small, thoughtful decisions we make throughout our day. The choice to prioritize our well-being, to seek moments of joy amidst routine, and to create...
