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Bhaktapur Hospital's dilemma: old infrastructure, modern necessities

Nepal, March 20 -- Bhaktapur Hospital is recognized as one of the country's top hospitals, yet it is grappling with severe infrastructure issues. Nepal's second-oldest government hospital, Bhaktapur ... Read More


Nepal asks India for 230 MW electricity to tackle power shortage

Nepal, March 20 -- A day after Nepal's Energy Minister confirmed the return of power cuts, the government has formally requested India to supply 230 MW of electricity during evening hours. The Minist... Read More


Nepal imports smartphones worth Rs 22 billion in eight months

Nepal, March 20 -- In the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2081/82 (2024/25), Nepal imported smartphones worth nearly Rs 22 billion. According to the Department of Customs, a total of 1,... Read More


Pokhara's tourist capital dream: A year of talk, but no action from govt

Nepal, March 20 -- On March 17 last year, the government declared Pokhara as the country's tourist capital. When then Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal made this announcement, not only the city of Pok... Read More


Energy Minister announces evening load shedding

Nepal, March 19 -- Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Deepak Khadka has said that Nepal will experience power outages in the evening. Addressing the National Assembly on Wednesday, he an... Read More


NEPSE plummets 14.88 points; daily turnover slightly increases to Rs 5.14 billion

Nepal, March 19 -- Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined by 14.88 points to close at 2,682.15 points. The secondary market opened at 2,697.04 points and escalated to the day's high at 2,... Read More


Nepal begins preparations for post-LDC graduation transition

Nepal, March 19 -- The Ministry of Finance has initiated preparations to implement strategies necessary for Nepal's transition from a least developed country (LDC) to a developing nation. At a meetin... Read More


Mukkumlung Struggle Committee stages protest demanding protection of Pathibhara (Photo Feature)

Nepal, March 19 -- The Mukkumlung Conservation Struggle Committee staged a protest at Maitighar, Kathmandu on Wednesday against the construction of a cable car in Taplejung's Pathibhara area. The pro... Read More


Benighat-Arughat Larke road: 42-km track opened

Nepal, March 19 -- Around 42-km track has been opened along the Benighat-Arughat Larke road which is being constructed to establish linkage of the district with Tibet, China. According to Purna Chand... Read More


FWEAN to host 8th International Women's Trade Expo

Nepal, March 19 -- The Federation of Women Entrepreneurs' Associations of Nepal (FWEAN) is set to organize the 8th edition of the International Women's Trade Expo. Announcing the event at a press meet... Read More