The Government of India has granted permission for Nepal to export an additional 80 megawatts (MW) of electricity. This new approval allows for the export of power from two hydropower projects: the 48.5 MW Mewakhola and the 31.04 MW Karuwa Seti Hydropower Projects, according to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). This latest approval, combined with…
Based on the information provided, here is a summary of the Government of Nepal’s financial status for the first 15 days of the fiscal year 2082-83, along with details about the new budget and its implementation guidelines. Government of Nepal’s Income and Expenditure (First 15 days of FY 2082-83) For the initial 15 days of…
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…
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,...
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...
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...
Hindu devotees have begun the Chaturmas fast by planting Tulsi (holy basil) saplings in their homes today on the occasion of Harishayani Ekadashi, also known as Ashadh Shukla Ekadashi. The Chaturmas festival, observed for four months, also begins from this...
Traffic has resumed on the previously blocked Nala-Bhaktapur road section from this morning after a temporary fix was implemented. The bridge at the border of Banepa Municipality Wards 4 and 1 in Kavre collapsed on Friday night, disrupting vehicular movement....
