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NC opens 15th General Convention amid calls for reform and political unity

Nepal, Oct. 5 -- The Nepali Congress (NC) on Sunday opened its 15th General Convention at Kathmandu's historic Khula Manch, with party President Gagan Thapa calling for greater openness, accountabilit... Read More


NEA extends deadlines for 27 hydropower projects totaling 540 MW

Nepal, Oct. 5 -- The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has extended the deadlines of 27 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 540.47 MW to complete construction, providing relief to develope... Read More


Rs 559 billion reconstruction plan unveiled after Bhotekoshi disaster

Nepal, Oct. 5 -- The government has put forward 504 projects for reconstruction and rehabilitation in response to the damage caused by the August 26 floods in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system. Pr... Read More


NRB issuing 700 million coins of denominations Re 1 and Rs 2

Bangladesh, Oct. 5 -- Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has invited global tenders for the design, minting, and transportation of coins in denominations of Re 1 and Rs 2. The Currency Management Department of ... Read More


NC Convention: Parking arrangements made for delegates' vehicles

Nepal, Oct. 4 -- Parking arrangements have been made at several locations in Kathmandu for vehicles of delegates attending the Nepali Congress's 15th National General Convention, which begins today. ... Read More


Disaster returns to haunt Panchthar villagers

Nepal, Oct. 4 -- Residents of Yangwarak Rural Municipality 1 in Panchthar are living in fear after devastating floods and landslides struck the area for the second time in three years, destroying home... Read More


Floods, landslides displace 300 families in Parbat

Nepal, Oct. 4 -- Floods and landslides have displaced 300 families across Parbat district, completely destroying 170 houses and partially damaging another 131. According to the District Administratio... Read More


Monsoon withdraws, but rain lingers across Nepal

Nepal, Oct. 4 -- This year's monsoon has already withdrawn from western Nepal, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. But the withdrawal of the monsoon does not necessarily mean an ... Read More


Dr Shekhar Koirala to skip NC General Convention

Nepal, Oct. 4 -- Nepali Congress leader Dr Shekhar Koirala will not participate in the party's 15th General Convention, which begins in Kathmandu today. The five-day convention will open at 2 pm toda... Read More


Govt disburses concessional loans of Rs 1.05 billion to 922 startups

Nepal, Oct. 4 -- A total of 922 startups have received concessional loans worth Rs 1.057 billion under schemes offered by the government. According to the Industrial Enterprise Development Institute ... Read More