KATHMANDU, Aug 10: In a development that highlights inefficiencies in project coordination, a 12.20 km tunnel for the Bheri-Babai Diversion Multi-Purpose Project was completed three years ago, at a cost of Rs 9.92 billion. However, the project's overall construction progress has been hindered due to the disjointed approach to various components.

Number of people seeking foreign employment rising in Karnali

Published On: August 10, 2023 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

SURKHET, Aug 10: The number of people going for foreign employment has been increasing in Karnali Province in recent periods.

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: Jhalakram Adhikari, the director general of the Department of Immigration (DoI), has announced a positive development in discussions with China concerning the issuance of entry permits for truck drivers heading to Kerung, China via the Rasuwagadhi border crossing.

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: The number of beneficiaries receiving the social security allowance in the past five years has reached around one million while the government’s responsibility under social security has increased four fold.

NTA directs 16 ISPs to fulfill royalty obligations

Published On: August 10, 2023 01:04 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has issued a directive to 16 internet service providers (ISPs), urging them to fulfill their royalty obligations as stipulated by the regulatory framework.

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal Development Committee (MCA-Nepal) has embarked on the crucial phase of land acquisition in the Sindhupalchowk region to pave the way for the construction of a vital transmission line.

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: The government is looking forward to enforcing a new law related to banking offense and punishment, citing growing cases of banking fraud.

KATHMANDU, Aug 9: Import of electric stoves is on the rise with the government facilitating the use of electricity for the household purpose.

BIRATNAGAR, Aug 9: Minister for Youth and Sports Dig Bahadur Limbu has assured that the Girija Prasad Koirala Cricket Stadium at Baijnathpur in Biratnagar would be constructed soon.

KATHMANDU, Aug 9: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday escalated by 41.06 points to close at 2,060.91 points.