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New criteria set for multi-year project approval: Minimum cost fixed at Rs 500 million

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- According to the Ministry of Finance, projects with an estimated cost below Rs 500 million will no longer qualify for multi-year contract approval. However, in the case of government... Read More


India's Agricultural Turning Point: The Story of 2025

Srinagar, Dec. 30 -- A decade after PM Modi assumed office in 2014, the farm sector in 2025 stands transformed, from a system once marked by low productivity, price uncertainty and import dependence i... Read More


IS DEMOCRACY STILL THE BEST WE HAVE?

Srinagar, Dec. 30 -- The debate over whether democracy is the best form of government has persisted for centuries. It involves weighing the ideals of popular rule against the practical shortcomings se... Read More


Sensex slumps 169 pts; realty shares decline for 3rd day

Mumbai, Dec. 30 -- The headline equity benchmarks traded with minor losses in early afternoon trade as muted year-end activity and continued concerns over foreign fund flows kept investors on the side... Read More


Beijing condemns the demolition of a monument honoring the Chinese community in Panama

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- China on Monday condemned the demolition of a monument honoring the Chinese community in Panama, the latest development as the Trump administration pushes for the Central America... Read More


A wish list for 2026: Much can be done by the government as it confronts the challenges India faces

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- At the end of a tumultuous year for India's economy, especially its labour-intensive industries reeling from US President Donald Trump's tariffs, William Shakespeare's words seem... Read More


Flood damage assessment to major and medium-sized rivers to begin next month

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The Department of Irrigation has directed its attention to conducting a comprehensive assessment of the damage caused to river basins, tanks, and anicuts due to the recent flood ... Read More


Delay in road maintenance will invite penalties: Minister Ghising

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- Speaking at the 23rd anniversary of the Road Board Nepal, Minister Ghising said contracts could also be cancelled if contractors repeatedly fail to meet timelines. He noted that the ... Read More


From textiles to smart mobility, govt overhauls standards to meet global norms, ease exports

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- India is stepping up efforts to align its products with global quality benchmarks, with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) notifying a fresh set of new and revised norms for te... Read More


Drink and drive check can spread infection

India, Dec. 30 -- Sir, Yesterday, around 9.30 pm, I was driving in front of Hotel Southern Star. I noticed a huge traffic jam and my car slowed down near the Maharani's College bus stop. When my tur... Read More