Nepal exports record 700 MW of electricity to India amid monsoon surge

Kathmandu: Increased monsoon rainfall has dramatically boosted river flows, allowing Nepal to export as much as 700 megawatts of electricity daily to India, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) said. With internal power generation soaring to around 2,700 megawatts, Nepal is producing significantly more electricity than it currently consumes. Peak domestic demand hovers around 2,000 megawatts,… Continue reading Nepal exports record 700 MW of electricity to India amid monsoon surge

Nepal cricketers climb ICC rankings after European tour

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Kathmandu: The Nepal Men’s National Cricket Team’s recent European tour has triggered major shifts in the ICC rankings, with several players making notable gains—particularly spinners Lalit Rajbanshi and Sandeep Lamichhane. Among all-rounders in T20 Internationals, Dipendra Singh Airee continues to lead the Nepali contingent, holding third position globally. He trails only India’s Hardik Pandya and… Continue reading Nepal cricketers climb ICC rankings after European tour

Two Nepalis rescued from war-torn Iran with India’s help

Kathmandu: Two Nepali nationals stranded in conflict-ridden Iran have been rescued with the assistance of the Indian government, the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi confirmed on Tuesday. Ganesh Prasad Pokharel and Suman Gaire were evacuated from Iran alongside a group of Indian citizens and flown to New Delhi. The embassy stated that both individuals are… Continue reading Two Nepalis rescued from war-torn Iran with India’s help

Nepal enforces stricter vehicle emission standards after years of delay

Kathmandu: The government has finally enforced the long-pending Vehicle Emission Standard 2082, tightening regulations on vehicle pollution in Nepal. Under the new rule, light vehicles—including two, three, and four-wheelers—must now comply with Euro-5 standards, while heavy four-wheelers must meet the more stringent Euro-6 norms. The regulation was officially published in the Nepal Gazette, marking a… Continue reading Nepal enforces stricter vehicle emission standards after years of delay

Supreme Court orders not to suspend Ride Sharing regulations

Kaski: The Supreme Court has asked the Gandaki Provincial Government not to suspend the enforcement of the ‘Ride Sharing’ regulations. Responding to a writ petition filed against the provincial government’s decision to suspend the implementation of the Ride Sharing regulations, the court issued an order in the name of the provincial government to not implement… Continue reading Supreme Court orders not to suspend Ride Sharing regulations

Diversity in dance and music fosters national unity: President Paudel

Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has said diversity in Nepal’s ethnicities and their cultures including song, dance and music have contributed to strengthening of national unity. It has kept intact social harmony, he argued. Addressing the award handover ceremony organized by the Nepal Academy of Music and Drama in the federal capital on Wednesday, President Paudel… Continue reading Diversity in dance and music fosters national unity: President Paudel

BYD Dolphin 2025 launched in Nepal with major upgrades and new technology

Kathmandu: Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of BYD in Nepal, has officially launched the 2025 edition of the BYD Dolphin electric hatchback, introducing significant upgrades, including the industry-first Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Low Voltage Battery (LVB), aimed at enhancing durability, performance, and sustainability. Replacing the conventional lead-acid battery, the new LFP LVB is… Continue reading BYD Dolphin 2025 launched in Nepal with major upgrades and new technology

35 Nepali youths rescued from captivity in Uttarakhand

Kathmandu: Thirty-five young Nepalis who were lured with promises of high-paying jobs and later held captive in Kashipur, Uttarakhand, have been rescued in a coordinated operation led by Indian authorities and facilitated by the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi. According to a statement issued by the embassy, the rescue was carried out on Asar 20… Continue reading 35 Nepali youths rescued from captivity in Uttarakhand

Campaigner Bohara meets Prime Minister Oli

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Kathmandu: Campaigner Nabaraj Bohara, who began a barefoot journey from Surkhet to Kathmandu, has visited Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at the latter’s official residence, Baluwatar today. Bohara had arrived in Kathmandu on June 20, the 31st day of his protest journey, advocating for various issues like Karnali’s good governance, development, ecological balance and animal… Continue reading Campaigner Bohara meets Prime Minister Oli

Nepal-Bangladesh tourism meet held in Dhaka to boost bilateral travel ties

Kathmandu: In a bid to deepen cross-border tourism cooperation, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangladesh and the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) jointly organized the ‘Nepal-Bangladesh Tourism Meet’ in Dhaka on Friday evening under the theme Neighbourly Nepal: Land of Lifetime Experiences. Addressing the gathering, Nepal’s Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari highlighted Nepal’s growing popularity among… Continue reading Nepal-Bangladesh tourism meet held in Dhaka to boost bilateral travel ties