काठमाडौँ । प्रतिनिधि सभाबाट ‘सङ्क्रामक पशु रोग (नियन्त्रण) विधेयक, २०८३’ स्वीकृत भएको छ। सभाको आजको बैठकमा कृषि, वन तथा पर्यावरणमन्त्री गीता चौधरीले प्रस्तुत गरेकी राष्ट्रिय सभामा उत्पत्ति भएको सो विधेयकमाथि विचार गरियोस् भन्ने प्रस्ताव सर्वसम्मतिबाट स्वीकृत भएको हो। उक्त प्रस्तावमाथिको छलफलमा भाग लिँदै राष्ट्रिय स्वतन्त्र पार्टी (रास्वपा) का सांसद अशोककुमार चौधरीले ग्रामीण अर्थतन्त्रको मुख्य आधार…
Kathmandu, September 23 There is a lot happening every day. The Daily Digest brings together some of the most important stories and developments in one place—from Nepal’s latest affairs to international news, business, sports and stories that deserve a closer look. Nepal’s public debt nears Rs 3 trillion, while debt payments outpace capital spending Nepal’s
Kathmandu, September 22 Climbers who arrived in the Himalayas with dreams of standing atop Mount Manaslu have returned without reaching the summit this autumn, after persistent snowfall, strong winds and growing avalanche risks made further attempts increasingly dangerous. With weather conditions deteriorating, expedition teams have chosen to put safety before the summit and begin their
Janakpur, September 23 The Madhesh provincial government has started printing and distributing driving licences on its own, aiming to reduce the long waiting time faced by service recipients. The Ministry of Labour and Transport of Madhesh printed 3,081 driving licences in its first batch and handed them over to transport management offices under the provincial
Key Takeaways: Mobile phone parts and accessories worth Rs 5.01 million were seized in Gaur Municipality-4 The raid was conducted by an APF team of 45 personnel acting on intell...
Key Takeaways: Nepali Congress has urged the Sudurpashchim government to pass the budget by Oct. 29 The party says the ongoing budget vacuum is affecting public services, develo...
Gorkha, September 23 The bodies of two people who died after being buried in an avalanche at the base of Mt Manaslu have been brought to Kathmandu. The District Police Office in Gorkha said the bodies were airlifted from Chumunubri-1 in Samagaun to Kathmandu by helicopter on Wednesday morning. Dhruvjyoti Guha, a German citizen of
Kathmandu, September 23 The Department of Tourism has issued a safety advisory for trekkers, mountaineers and support staff amid forecasts of heavy rainfall across Nepal later this week. The department issued the advisory on Wednesday, urging climbers and trekkers who have already reached Himalayan destinations or are travelling there for the autumn season to remain
Kathmandu, September 23 The government has stepped up preparations to deal with the risks of floods and landslides that could result from possible heavy rainfall, with plans to continuously monitor river conditions and potential disasters and provide the public with hourly updates. The early warning system has been strengthened as most parts of the country
Kathmandu, September 23 Brokerage companies in Nepal have started expanding margin lending services, allowing investors to purchase shares by contributing part of the required amount and borrowing the rest from their brokers. According to the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), 11 brokerage companies have so far started providing margin trading services. The companies are NASA Securities
Kathmandu, September 23 Newly appointed Nepal Electricity Authority Managing Director Dirghayukumar Shrestha has said that alternative energy sources are being explored to ensure a smooth electricity supply during the winter season. Assuming office at the authority’s Darbar Marg office on Wednesday, Shrestha said the reconstruction of hydropower projects damaged by the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa
Kathmandu, September 23 Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged the public to remain alert as heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecast across several parts of Nepal from Friday to Sunday. Shah, who is currently in New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, cited the Department of Hydrology and
Key Takeaways: United States announces an additional $31 million for Nepal's flood recovery efforts Total US assistance for flood response and recovery now exceeds $36 mill...
Kathmandu, September 23 The government has initiated the process to allow serving security personnel to participate in initial public offerings (IPOs) of hydropower projects. Speaking at the House of Representatives meeting on Wednesday, Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha said legal procedures were being advanced to ensure that serving security personnel
Kathmandu, September 23 The government has decided to provide free education up to the bachelor’s level to the families of martyrs of the Gen-Z movement and those who were seriously or critically injured. According to the Guidelines for Providing Free Education to Families of Martyrs and the Injured of the Gen-Z Movement, 2083, prepared by
On 26 August 2026, when a colossal wedge of bedrock and glacial ice broke free from the northern flank of Mount Langtang Lirung at precisely 28.288°N, 85.528°E into Lhende Khola, it triggered devastating floods across Nepal, destroying villages, fertile land, bridges, roads, and 13 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of around 759 MW. Initial
Kathmandu, September 23 The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) will hold its provincial conventions on October 7. According to party spokesperson Mohan Kumar Shrestha, who also heads the party’s Publicity Department, conventions in all seven provinces have been scheduled for that date. He said district-level conventions have so far been completed in 72 districts. The RPP’s
मौसमविद् विनोद पोखरेलका अनुसार नेपालका धेरै स्थानमा लगातार र पटकपटक भारी वर्षा हुन सक्छ भने प्रणाली सुस्त गतिमा अघि बढे लामो समयसम्म वर्षा जारी रहन सक्छ।
Kathmandu, September 23 The government has appointed Santosh Shrestha as chairperson of the Advertising Board. Shrestha, a resident of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-14, has been appointed chairperson of the board for a maximum term of four years, according to a Cabinet decision made on September 18. The newly appointed chairperson took the oath of office and
Key Takeaways: Flydubai has launched regular flights on the Dubai-Pokhara-Dubai route The service marks a significant step for Pokhara International Airport, which has struggled...
