ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal's cultivable land area shrinks by 300,000 hectares to 2.2 million hectares over the...
Nepal's cultivable land area shrinks by 300,000 hectares to...
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Nepal's arable land area has declined by 300,000 hectares in the past decade. The Seventh National Agricultural Census 2021 shows that the country cultivates 2.2 million hectares of land. The similar census carried out in 2011 shows that there were 2.5 million hectares of land use...
Sep 07, 2023
POLITICS
SC nullifies vote of confidence received by Koshi Chief Minister Thapa
SC nullifies vote of confidence received by Koshi Chief Mini...
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: In a significant development, the Supreme Court (SC) has invalidated the vote of confidence received by Chief Minister Uddhav Thapa of Koshi Province, leading to his immediate removal from office.
Sep 07, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal Airlines starts direct flights to Saudi Arabia's Dammam
Nepal Airlines starts direct flights to Saudi Arabia's Damma...
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has started direct flights to Dammam of Saudi Arabia from Kathmandu since Wednesday.
Sep 07, 2023
ECONOMY
Hydropower projects seek green light to generate over 2,500 megawatts of electricity
Hydropower projects seek green light to generate over 2,500...
KATHMANDU, Sep 7: Hydropower ventures with potential of generating over 2,500 megawatts of electricity have completed their feasibility studies and have submitted applications to the Department of Electricity Development seeking permits to move ahead with the process of electricity generation.
Sep 07, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse falls 28.92 points, daily turnover inclines to Rs 1.15 billion on Thursday
Nepse falls 28.92 points, daily turnover inclines to Rs 1.15...
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Thursday dropped 28.92 points to close at 1,932.45 points.
Sep 07, 2023
ECONOMY
KMC cooperative crisis: Over 6,000 complaints filed amid concerns of savings mismanagement
KMC cooperative crisis: Over 6,000 complaints filed amid con...
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Complaints have been filed against 224 out of about 2,000 cooperatives operating within the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC).
Sep 07, 2023
ECONOMY
Will the G-20 succeed in overcoming the global challenge?
Will the G-20 succeed in overcoming the global challenge?
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: The G-20 summit, a gathering of the world's leading economies, is set to commence in New Delhi, India, starting this Saturday for a two-day event.
Sep 07, 2023
ECONOMY
CAAN allocates budget of Rs 36.67 billion for FY 2023/24
CAAN allocates budget of Rs 36.67 billion for FY 2023/24
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has allocated a budget of Rs 36.67 billion for the fiscal year 2023/24.
Sep 07, 2023
SOCIETY
Three key legal provisions that support victims of road accidents
Three key legal provisions that support victims of road acci...
The situation of vehicle accidents in Nepal is terrible. Road accidents result in the deaths of many people daily. Vehicles either collide with pedestrians or collide with each other, resulting in daily fatalities. Pedestrians are the most vulnerable victims in vehicle accidents.
Sep 07, 2023
SOCIETY
Chepang community observing Chhonam on Friday
Chepang community observing Chhonam on Friday
BHARATPUR, Sept 7: The Chepang community will be observing the Chhonam (Nwagi) festival of this year on Friday.
Sep 07, 2023