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Westerly system influences weather across country

Nepal, Feb. 4 -- A westerly low-pressure system is currently affecting the country, with generally cloudy conditions prevailing in Bagmati and Gandaki provinces as well as other hilly and mountainous ... Read More


EC seeks clarification from KMC

Nepal, Feb. 4 -- The Election Commission (EC) has sought a clarification from Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) over the implementation of a new public health program after the enforcement of the Elec... Read More


Nepal records Rs 6.98 billion of remittance outflows in six months

Nepal, Feb. 4 -- Amid an impressive growth in remittance inflows, the outflow under the same heading is found to have increased by 52.73 percent in the first six months of the current fiscal year (FY)... Read More


NEA signs PPAs for 750 MW of solar power, 15 projects awarded to Bhlon Group

Nepal, Feb. 4 -- The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) for 750 megawatts of solar electricity under its plan to address seasonal energy shortages, particula... Read More


APF setting up 16 election security bases in Sudurpaschim Province

Nepal, Feb. 4 -- The Armed Police Force (APF) is setting up election security bases in all 16 constituencies of Sudurpaschim Province in view of the upcoming House of Representatives election. The HoR... Read More


President Paudel returns home after Japan visit

Nepal, Feb. 4 -- President Ram Chandra Paudel has returned home after completing his four-day official visit to Japan, departing from Narita International Airport earlier today. At the invitation of ... Read More


Gold price rises by Rs 14,400

Nepal, Feb. 4 -- Gold prices have surged again in local markets today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association (FENEGOSIDA), gold is being traded at Rs 304,700 per to... Read More


PM shows interest in resolving health insurance crisis

Nepal, Feb. 4 -- Prime Minister Sushila Karki has initiated efforts to resolve the ongoing health insurance crisis.According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, she has calle... Read More


Plenty of Power, Nowhere to Go

Nepal, Feb. 4 -- Nepal is entering another monsoon season with a familiar problem in its power sector: the country will generate a large volume of electricity but waste a significant share of it. Duri... Read More


Nipah Virus and the Question of Nepal's Preparedness

Nepal, Feb. 4 -- Nipah virus (NiV) infection is caused by a zoonotic virus capable of causing severe outbreaks with high pandemic potential. Zoonotic viruses-transmitted from animals (both wild and do... Read More