Kathmandu: Residents across various areas of the Kathmandu Valley are set to endure daily four-hour power outages for five consecutive days, commencing from Sunday. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has announced the disruptions to facilitate ongoing underground electric distribution line work at the Kuleshwar distribution center. The NEA’s Kathmandu Valley West Distribution System Enhancement Project… Continue reading Kathmandu valley to face scheduled power cuts for infrastructure work
Month: April 2024
Nepal secures thrilling victory over West Indies ‘A’ in first T20 encounter
Kathmandu: In a gripping showdown, Nepal emerged victorious against West Indies ‘A’ in the inaugural T20 match of their series. Captaining his team to glory, Rohit Paudel showcased exceptional skill, guiding Nepal to a remarkable win by four wickets. The match, held at a pulsating venue, witnessed Nepal’s relentless pursuit of victory as they chased… Continue reading Nepal secures thrilling victory over West Indies ‘A’ in first T20 encounter
Education Ministry requests election commission’s assistance in addressing political affiliation in schools
Kathmandu: In a bid to curb political interference in the education sector, the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (MoEST) has formally requested assistance from the Election Commission (EC) in identifying and addressing the political affiliations of teachers. Sources within the MoEST secretariat confirmed that the request was made to streamline actions against educators linked… Continue reading Education Ministry requests election commission’s assistance in addressing political affiliation in schools
TikTok faces US ban as bill set to be signed by Biden
Kathmandu: The US Senate has approved a bill that could see TikTok banned in America over national security fears. It gives TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, nine months to sell its stake or the app will be blocked in the United States. The bill will now be handed over to US President Joe Biden, who has… Continue reading TikTok faces US ban as bill set to be signed by Biden
Emir of Qatar concludes two-day state visit to Nepal
Kathmandu: The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, has concluded his highly anticipated two-day State Visit to Nepal, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations. His departure from Nepal was marked by a grand farewell ceremony at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), where he was bid adieu by top Nepali… Continue reading Emir of Qatar concludes two-day state visit to Nepal
Health Ministry urges public to take precautions against Tarai region heatwave
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a stern warning to citizens, urging them to proactively safeguard themselves against the relentless heatwave currently engulfing the Tarai region. The warning comes as temperatures continue to soar, posing significant health risks to residents. Heatwaves, characterized by a multitude of adverse effects, including rapid heartbeat, respiratory… Continue reading Health Ministry urges public to take precautions against Tarai region heatwave
Nepal-Qatar Joint Business Council formed
Kathmandu: A Joint Business Council between Nepal and Qatar has been established, which includes the private sectors of both the nations. An agreement was reached between the two chambers on Wednesday for the establishment of a council headed by President of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Chandra Prasad Dhakal, and President of… Continue reading Nepal-Qatar Joint Business Council formed
Australian PM calls Elon Musk an ‘arrogant billionaire’ in row over attack footage
Kathmandu: Australia’s leader has called Elon Musk an “arrogant billionaire” in an escalating feud over X’s reluctance to remove footage of a church stabbing. On Monday, an Australian court ordered Musk’s social media firm – formerly called Twitter – to hide videos of last week’s attack in Sydney. X previously said it would comply “pending… Continue reading Australian PM calls Elon Musk an ‘arrogant billionaire’ in row over attack footage
Trump called this visa ‘very bad’ for Americans
Kathmandu: The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa program that he sought to restrict during his administration and which many of his allies want him to curtail in a potential second term. Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, filed an application in June… Continue reading Trump called this visa ‘very bad’ for Americans
Nepal govt amends 9 laws to foster investment environment ahead of Nepal Investment Summit 2024
Kathmandu: In a proactive move to attract both domestic and foreign investors, the Nepalese government has announced significant amendments to nine key laws through an ordinance. This strategic overhaul aims to address long-standing grievances from the private sector regarding the existing legal framework, which has been perceived as a hindrance to creating an investment-friendly environment… Continue reading Nepal govt amends 9 laws to foster investment environment ahead of Nepal Investment Summit 2024