Kathmandu: The Indian company SJBN Limited has been entrusted with the task of constructing the proposed 679 MW Lower Arun Hydropower Project. It has been decided to choose SJBN. The decision was taken after evaluating the companies listed on the basis of international competition, said Dharmendra Kumar Mishra, spokesperson and joint secretary of the Investment… Continue reading Indian company SJBN Limited gets 679 MW Lower Arun Hydropower Project
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Japan handed over BP highway after reconstruction
Kathmandu: The BP Highway constructed by the Government of Japan has been handed over to the Government of Nepal after the post-earthquake reconstruction. Japan handed over the road to Nepal through a virtual program organized at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport on Thursday. Inaugurating the virtual VP Highway, Hon’ble Minister for Physical Infrastructure… Continue reading Japan handed over BP highway after reconstruction
Vietnam’s Communists proclaim pandemic, economic wins at Party congress
HANOI (Reuters): Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong hailed booming economic development and containment of the COVID-19 pandemic as major achievements on Tuesday as he presided over the opening of a key party congress in Hanoi. Over nine days of meetings, mostly behind closed doors, delegates will pick a new leadership team, aiming… Continue reading Vietnam’s Communists proclaim pandemic, economic wins at Party congress
US Ambassador Berry intensifies political talks
Kathmandu: After Joe Biden took over the presidency, US Ambassador to Nepal Randy Berry has intensified political meetings in Kathmandu. The US ambassador, who met Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday, met with Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba on Monday. He is… Continue reading US Ambassador Berry intensifies political talks
Mt K2’s world record climber returns home
Kathmandu: Nepali climbers who set a world record by climbing the world’s second highest mountain Mt K2 in winter season have returned to Kathmandu. The team including Nirmal Purja was welcomed at Tribhuvan International Airport this morning with a bouquet of flowers and food. Representatives from different tourism oranizations have arrived at the airport to… Continue reading Mt K2’s world record climber returns home
Congress meeting on Tuesday to decide whether to begin protest against government
Kathmandu: A meeting of the Central Working Committee of the Nepali Congress is being held on Tuesday amid confusion over whether to agitate against the dissolution of the House of Representatives or wait for the court’s decision. A meeting will be held at the party office, Sanepa at 1 pm to discuss the preparations for… Continue reading Congress meeting on Tuesday to decide whether to begin protest against government
33 missing children rescued in Los Angeles trafficking operation
(NBC): A massive operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies resulted in the recovery of nearly three dozen missing children, including several who had been sexually exploited, authorities said. One person suspected of human trafficking was arrested on state charges, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said Friday in a press release. Details of the arrest were… Continue reading 33 missing children rescued in Los Angeles trafficking operation
Prime Minister Oli directs not to increase MBBS fees
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has directed not to increase MBBS fees.During the fifth meeting of the Medical Education Commission held at the PM’s residence in Baluwatar, Prime Minister Oli directed not to implement the hiked fee submitted by the task force. The Commission had recommended to increase the amount for MBBS program from… Continue reading Prime Minister Oli directs not to increase MBBS fees
Prachanda-Madhav group called a standing committee meeting
Kathmandu: The standing committee meeting of the CPN-Prachanda-Madhav group has been scheduled on Sunday. The group, that demonstrated in Kathmandu on Friday against the dissolution of the House of Representatives, has called a meeting of the standing committee to discuss further agitation programs. Spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha informed that the meeting will be held on… Continue reading Prachanda-Madhav group called a standing committee meeting
Agro minister urges to launch awareness campaign on animal health
Kathmandu: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Padma Kumari Aryal has urged the newly elected leadership of the Nepal Veterinary Council to launch an awareness campaign on animal health. Congratulating the newly elected leadership at the Ministry on Friday, she suggested to make a program related to animal health awareness campaign. Although animal health is… Continue reading Agro minister urges to launch awareness campaign on animal health