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Clean energy push gains policy backing, but financing gap slows transition

Kathmandu, Jan. 28 -- The government says it has been introducing laws for renewable energy and prioritising its use in policies, strategies, programmes and projects. Clean energy producers, however, ... Read More


Governments keep ignoring Nepal human rights body's recommendations

Kathmandu, Jan. 28 -- The executive's attitude towards the National Human Rights Commission has not changed, even under a civilian government led by the people with a long history of rights advocacy. ... Read More


Concern for Gurugram: Sector 110 locals flag crumbling roads, sewage and transport gaps

India, Jan. 28 -- Residents of Sector 110 along the Dwarka Expressway have raised multiple concerns over poor civic infrastructure, saying deficiencies in roads, sewage, drainage, pedestrian facilitie... Read More


We will demolish all illegal buildings in Vasai-Virar: BVA chief Hitendra Thakur

India, Jan. 28 -- In November 2024, the Hitendra Thakur-led Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) was left red-faced after losing the three assembly seats it had in the Vasai-Virar region to the Bharatiya Janata... Read More


Snowfall cuts off highland villages, low voter turnout feared

Nepal, Jan. 28 -- Heavy snowfall on Saturday has cut off movement to Hilsa in ward 5 and Limi in ward 6 of Namkha Rural Municipality of Humla district. The villages had already been isolated from the ... Read More


Sukhu seeks grant for Kangra airport, increased flight frequency

Shimla, Jan. 28 -- Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday met Union ministers in New Delhi to highlight key infrastructural challenges being faced by the state and sought the Centre's assist... Read More


Fresh snow, rain lash Himachal; more coming, says MeT

Dharamshala, Jan. 28 -- An active western disturbance (WD) brought fresh rain and snowfall to Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, bringing cheer to locals and tourists even as it disrupted road connectivity ... Read More


Chandigarh: Man posing as cop robs rRs.r14L from CTU's cash branch at Sector 17 ISBT

Chandigarh, Jan. 28 -- A robber posing as a policeman looted around Rs.14 lakh from the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) cash branch located at the Sector 17 bus stand complex early on Tuesday, ... Read More


HC seeks details of ICU facilities at district facilities in Punjab

Chandigarh, Jan. 28 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court on Tuesday sought details of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facilities in Punjab's designated district hospitals. The bench of chief justice Sheel ... Read More


Shadowfax Technologies IPO listing date today. GMP, experts signal debut at a discount on Dalal Street

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Shadowfax Technologies IPO Listing: Shadowfax Technologies shares will be listed in the Indian stock market today after its initial public offering (IPO) received decent demand. ... Read More