ECONOMY
IPPAN writes to PAC urging to rectify IPO restrictions for hydropower companies
IPPAN writes to PAC urging to rectify IPO restrictions for h...
The Independent Power Producers' Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has urged the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to rectify its directive to ban the issuance of Initial Public Offering (IPO) of companies with net worth less than Rs 90 per share.
Feb 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Community fights to save sacred forests from cable cars
Community fights to save sacred forests from cable cars
In Nepal's eastern district of Taplejung, the community has been torn apart by a $22-million government-backed project many say will destroy livelihoods and damage ancient forests they hold as sacred.
Feb 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Health Ministry plans to conduct video briefing every Friday
Health Ministry plans to conduct video briefing every Friday
The Ministry of Health and Population has decided to conduct regular weekly briefings of its activities through the video platform every Friday, beginning from February 21.
Feb 21, 2025
SOCIETY
22 people killed in fire incidents in one month
22 people killed in fire incidents in one month
At least 478 incidents of fire occurred across the country within a span of one month from January 14 to February 12, resulting in the deaths of 22 people.
Feb 21, 2025
POLITICS
Subcommittee formed to facilitate Civil Service Bill
Subcommittee formed to facilitate Civil Service Bill
The State Affairs and Good Governance Committee under the House of Representatives (HoR) has formed an 11-member sub-committee under the coordination of its member Dilendra Prasad Badu to facilitate the Federal Civil Service Bill-2080 BS.
Feb 21, 2025
POLITICS
Lawmaker proposes 35 amendments to Nepal Citizenship Bill
Lawmaker proposes 35 amendments to Nepal Citizenship Bill
Lawmakers from different parties have proposed 35 amendments to the Nepal Citizenship Bill 2081. The Federal Parliament Secretariat confirmed that a total of 35 amendment proposals were registered by 2 pm on Thursday.
Feb 21, 2025
WORLD
US-Ukraine resources deal still on table despite Trump-Zelensky spat
US-Ukraine resources deal still on table despite Trump-Zelen...
The US president's top advisers have doubled down on their attacks on the Ukrainian leader in recent days, after Trump branded him a "dictator" and said Ukraine had "started" the war with Russia.
Feb 21, 2025
ECONOMY
Construction of 400 kV Lapsiphedi substation in full swing
Construction of 400 kV Lapsiphedi substation in full swing
Under the Tamakoshi-Kathmandu 220/400 KV transmission line project, the 400 kV transmission line from the new Khimti substation in Ramechhap to the Lapsiphedi substation in Kathmandu via Barhabise in Sindhupalchowk will be connected. All the towers in the Khimti-Barhabise section have been erected u...
Feb 21, 2025
POLITICS
15th meeting of Patan Academy of Health Sciences approves budget, plans
15th meeting of Patan Academy of Health Sciences approves bu...
The 15th meeting of the Patan Academy of Health Sciences assembly, chaired by Prime Minister and Chancellor KP Sharma Oli, held at the Prime Minister's Residence in Baluwatar, approved the budget, programs, and plans of the academy for the current fiscal year 2024/25.
Feb 21, 2025
WORLD
Chinese AI companies celebrate DeepSeek, shrug off global curbs
Chinese AI companies celebrate DeepSeek, shrug off global cu...
Hangzhou-based DeepSeek's R1 chatbot stunned industry insiders and became a hero of China's AI sector last month with its ability to match the functions of its Western competitors at a fraction of the cost.
Feb 21, 2025