Land acquisition begins in Hetauda for US-Funded MCC Project

Published On: August 31, 2023 12:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: The US Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) initiative of the United States has kicked off its implementation phase. The project's execution was formally initiated as Finance Minister Prakash Saran Mahat and Cameron Alford, Vice President of MCC for Compact Operations, exchanged the 'Entry into Force' (EIF) agreement on Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) has issued tender bids for wastewater management projects in the valley that will likely benefit a certain group of contractors.

MCC Nepal Compact projects officially kicks off

Published On: August 31, 2023 08:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: The Government of Nepal (GoN) and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) on Wednesday officially launched the MCC Nepal Compact Program, a program jointly funded by the GoN and the US government.

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has suggested the government to form a separate institution to carry out financial crime investigation, citing increasing cases of financial fraud.

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday slid 2.82 points to close at 1,990.59 points.

Damauli, Aug 30: The process has begun for acquiring land for the construction of a 400 kV transmission line under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact.

Gold price rises by Rs 800 per tola

Published On: August 30, 2023 12:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: The price of gold has risen by Rs 800 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday.

MCC Nepal Compact enters implementation phase today

Published On: August 30, 2023 10:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact enters full-fledged implementation on Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: The Indian government has enforced a minimum price cap of US $1,200 per ton on export of Basmati rice, targeting to check the price of the essential in the Indian market.

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Amid concerns raised by a section of ruling party leaders, including Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, about whether the US government would accept the 12-point explanatory note as a part of the MCC agreement, the US government has clarified that the explanatory note will indeed be included in the MCC grant agreement.