Kathmandu: The Nepali Congress has announced to increase the use of electric vehicles (EV) to 50 percent in the next 5 years. Unveiling its election manifesto, Congress has made an ambitious announcement to expand the use of conventional vehicles. In the resolution, it is mentioned that the use of mineral energy (diesel-petrol) in urban transport… Continue reading Congress election manifesto: 50 pc EV operation in five years
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NPC recommends one fair price shop in one municipality
Kathmandu: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has recommended to the government to open one fair price shope in one municipality. In order to implement the fundamental rights of citizens regarding food security, the commission has recommended this through the review study report of the supply policy of the last 10 years of time period. According… Continue reading NPC recommends one fair price shop in one municipality
Fruits worth 750 mn rupees imported for Tihar festival
Kathmandu: Fruits worth 750 million rupees have been imported for the Tihar festival. Fruit traders have brought apples, bananas, oranges, coconuts and other fruits to the valley from across the country and abroad for Tihar. According to the Nepal Fruit Wholesale Association during Tihar, the consumption of mainly fruits; apples, oranges, bananas and coconuts is… Continue reading Fruits worth 750 mn rupees imported for Tihar festival
One candidate can open maximum 3 contact offices for election campaign
Kathmandu: The Election Commission has issued seven points of instructions to political parties and candidates regarding the opening of contact offices for election campaign. According to the instructions, candidates for the position of member of the House of Representatives can open a maximum of three contact offices in their constituency, covering the provincial constituencies. Similarly,… Continue reading One candidate can open maximum 3 contact offices for election campaign
Despite govt ban, flower import from India continues
Kathmandu: Despite government ban, flower import from India continues during this Tihar festival. According to the Flouriculture Association Nepal (FAN), a total of 2.4 mn flower garlands have been consumed during this festival.Among the total consumed flower 1.7 mn was produced in the country while remaining flowers were imported from India. The actual statistics of… Continue reading Despite govt ban, flower import from India continues
Election commission asks for clarification on using govt sources during election campaign
Kathmandu: The Election Commission has informed that there have been complaints about misuse of government resources and tools in the House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections. The commission has also directed to follow the code of conduct when the provisions of the Election Code of Conduct 2079 have been implemented. Also, the commission has… Continue reading Election commission asks for clarification on using govt sources during election campaign
Nepal export 380 MW electricity even during the peak hour of festive season
Kathmandu: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has exported electricity to India even during the evening of Lakshmi Puja (A festival when the country consumes maximum electricity). As the excess electricity in Nepal started to be sold in the Indian market, for the first time this year, the authority exported electricity to India even on the evening… Continue reading Nepal export 380 MW electricity even during the peak hour of festive season
Rishi Sunak calls for stability and unity as he wins contest to be PM
Kathmandu: Rishi Sunak has issued a plea for unity in the face of a “profound economic challenge” after winning the race to be the next prime minister. He won the Tory leadership contest after rival Penny Mordaunt failed to secure enough backing from MPs. As reported by BBC, in his first speech, Sunak said bringing… Continue reading Rishi Sunak calls for stability and unity as he wins contest to be PM
Paragliding flights resumes from today
Kathmandu: The paragliding flight, which was postponed after the death of an athlete during the ninth national sports competition, has been resumed from Sunday. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has given permission to resume paragliding with 5 different conditions. The authority stipulates that flying must be done only in the designated flight area, that… Continue reading Paragliding flights resumes from today
70 pc ballot papers printed so far for elections
Kathmandu : Almost 70 percent of the required ballots for the House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly member elections to be held on November 19 have been printed so far. 40 percent of the ballots have been printed for the direct election system. Along with this, nearly 70 percent of the total number of ballots… Continue reading 70 pc ballot papers printed so far for elections