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Nepal's electricity export reaches 850 MW this season

Kathmandu, Aug. 11 -- Nepal's electricity export to India has reached as high as 850 MW in the past two weeks, thanks to the soaring water flow in rivers along with increased rainfall this year. Acco... Read More


Dire state of Kanchanpur prison: Inmates crammed beyond capacity in crumbling buildings

Kanchanpur, Aug. 11 -- The district prison in Bheemdatta Municipality, Kanchanpur, is severely overcrowded, housing nearly three times its intended capacity. While the prison is designed to hold 140 m... Read More


Govt to seek permanent solution to irrigation problem in Terai: PM Oli

Nepal, Aug. 10 -- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said the government was determined to seek a permanent solution to the problem of irrigation in the Terai. Taking to a social networking site, PM Ol... Read More


204th independence anniversary of Peru marked in Kathmandu

Nepal, Aug. 10 -- The Republic of Peru celebrated its 204th independence anniversary amid a function in Kathmandu on Sunday. Related story Massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits coast of Peru Speakin... Read More


Desperate farmers encroach on Gandak Canal for irrigation

Nepal, Aug. 10 -- Farmers of Rautahat are facing problems due to encroachment on the banks of Gandak Canal near Pheta Bazaar in Bara. It may be noted that farmers of southern parts of Parsa, Bara and ... Read More


Nepal records 2,675 disaster-related incidents in four months

Nepal, Aug. 10 -- Over a period of four months (mid-April to mid-August), the country recorded a total of 2,675 disaster-related incidents. The number of households affected by such incidents stands a... Read More


New York declares total war on prolific rat population

Nepal, Aug. 10 -- New York is waging a war on multiple fronts to combat the near ubiquitous rats that plague city streets and the subways, leaving some residents afraid to let their children walk on s... Read More


New Instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fears

Nepal, Aug. 10 -- Instagram users are warning about a new location sharing feature, fearing that the hugely popular app could be putting people in danger by revealing their whereabouts without their k... Read More


Four listed companies open their right shares

Nepal, Aug. 10 -- Four companies listed in the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) have opened right shares issuance for their shareholders, while 11 others have been looking forward to receiving the regulat... Read More


Putin taps key allies ahead of Trump summit, sanctions deadline

Nepal, Aug. 10 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held consultations with the leaders of China and India, seeking support from his key allies ahead of a scheduled summit with Donald Trump. ... Read More