Kathmandu: In a significant development for regional energy trade, Nepal has secured India’s approval to export electricity to Bangladesh, paving the way for the first-ever cross-border power trade between Nepal and a third country.This breakthrough follows the tripartite agreement signed on October 3, 2024, between Nepal, India, and Bangladesh, which allows Nepal to transmit its… Continue reading Nepal to export electricity to Bangladesh after India clears cross-border trade
Month: November 2024
CIAA corruption case delayed over missing documents; hearing rescheduled for November 26
Kathmandu: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against 19 individuals, including two former chairpersons of the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA), over irregularities in the purchase of a Mobile Device Management System (MDMS). However, critical documents required for the investigation, such as the technical report from the… Continue reading CIAA corruption case delayed over missing documents; hearing rescheduled for November 26
Nepal makes history by qualifying for ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup
Kathmandu: Nepal has made history by qualifying for the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, set to be held in Malaysia next year. The milestone was achieved after Nepal defeated the UAE by 8 wickets in a crucial match on Wednesday, securing their spot in the tournament for the first time. Chasing a modest target… Continue reading Nepal makes history by qualifying for ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup
World’s largest active volcano Mauna Loa showed telltale warning signs before erupting in 2022
Kathmandu: Scientists can’t know precisely when a volcano is about to erupt, but they can sometimes pick up telltale signs. That happened two years ago with the world’s largest active volcano. About two months before Mauna Loa spewed rivers of glowing orange molten lava, geologists detected small earthquakes nearby and other signs, and they warned… Continue reading World’s largest active volcano Mauna Loa showed telltale warning signs before erupting in 2022
Trump appoints Elon Musk to lead new Department of Government Efficiency
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped tech mogul Elon Musk to jointly lead a new initiative called the “Department of Government Efficiency.” Musk will co-chair the body alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican entrepreneur, in a role described as largely advisory. Trump emphasized that the new department’s primary mission will be to “dismantle government bureaucracy” and… Continue reading Trump appoints Elon Musk to lead new Department of Government Efficiency
DoFTQC activates Mobile Food Lab for on-site inspections
Kathmandu: The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has recently activated its mobile food laboratory, a crucial tool for conducting on-site inspections of food products. After six years of inactivity, the mobile food lab, officially launched on October 2, has been intensively deployed across the Kathmandu Valley for the testing and monitoring of food… Continue reading DoFTQC activates Mobile Food Lab for on-site inspections
Man arrested for false claims in Nirmala Panta murder case
Kathmandu: A man claiming to be an eyewitness to the Nirmala Panta murder case has been arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) for making false statements. The suspect, Navraj Aryal from Gorkha, was detained by a team from the CIB. Aryal had earlier given an interview in which he claimed to have witnessed the… Continue reading Man arrested for false claims in Nirmala Panta murder case
Kulman Ghising warns to cut power to defaulting industries within 15 days
Kathmandu: Kulman Ghising, the Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), has warned that industries failing to clear their outstanding electricity bills within the next 15 days will have their power supply cut once again. Ghising stated that the NEA is taking action in accordance with the directive from the Government of Nepal to… Continue reading Kulman Ghising warns to cut power to defaulting industries within 15 days
CIB arrests MP Deepak Manange in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: Member of Province Parliament Deepak Manange has been arrested by a team from Nepal Police’s Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) in Kathmandu. According to CIB spokesperson Howindra Bogati, Manange was detained on Tuesday from the Sano Bhrayang area of the capital. Manange, who represents Province 1 (Kha) in the federal parliament, had been on the… Continue reading CIB arrests MP Deepak Manange in Kathmandu
MoLESS, KOICA, and SDC sign MoU to support migrants and returnees in Nepal
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security (MoLESS) of Nepal, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance support for Nepali migrants, returnees, and their families. The agreement, signed on November 8, marks a significant step toward… Continue reading MoLESS, KOICA, and SDC sign MoU to support migrants and returnees in Nepal