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11 Companies Receive LOIs to Enter Nepal’s Electricity Trading Market
The government has begun opening Nepal’s electricity trading sector to private companies, with 11 out of 15 applicants already receiving Letters of Intent (LOIs) from the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. However, questions have emerged over transparency and potential conflicts of interest involving companies linked to an energy minister’s adviser.
Biratnagar Kings Edge Janakpur Bolts by 2 Runs in Last-Ball NPL Thriller
Biratnagar Kings secured a dramatic 2-run victory over Janakpur Bolts in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), with Andre Russell delivering a match-winning all-round performance.
One Dead, Another Injured as Two Helicopters Collide in Solukhumbu
A foreign national has died and another person has been injured after two helicopters operated by Air Dynasty and Fishtail Air collided during landing at Phakding? No — at Feriche, Solukhumbu, on Tuesday morning.
Kathmandu Metropolitan City Designates 35 Locations for Tihar Flower Sales, Bans Plastic Garlands
Kathmandu Metropolitan City has designated multiple locations across the city for selling locally produced flowers and garlands ahead of Tihar, urging consumers and vendors to prioritize domestic products and avoid plastic decorations.
Winter Office Hours Take Effect Across Nepal; Government Offices to Operate Until 4 PM
Government offices across Nepal have shifted to winter working hours from Monday, Kartik 16. Under the revised schedule, offices will operate from 9 AM to 4 PM until Magh 15, reducing daily working hours by one hour.
Supreme Court Seeks Impartial Probe into Media Reports Linking Chief Justice and Judges
The Supreme Court of Nepal has urged concerned authorities to conduct a fair, independent and impartial investigation into recent media and social media reports involving the Chief Justice and other Supreme Court justices, calling for the findings to be made public as soon as possible.
Nepal Oil Corporation Moves to Merge LPG Companies Operating Under Different Brands
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has initiated a process to merge LPG companies operating under different names and brands, aiming to streamline the country's LPG supply and distribution system and improve consumer convenience.
Land Administration Services to Reach All Local Governments Within a Month
The government is preparing to extend land administration services to all local governments across Nepal within the next month, allowing citizens to access land-related services locally without travelling to distant Land Revenue and Survey Offices.
Government Distributes Land Ownership Certificates to 135 Families in First Quarter
The government has distributed land ownership certificates (Lalpurja) to 135 families during the first quarter of FY 2083/84, as part of its ongoing efforts to address landlessness and manage unorganized settlements across the country. Of the total beneficiaries, 11 were landless Dalit families, 41 were landless squatters, and 83 belonged to unorganized settlements.
Floods and Landslides Affect 166 Households in Myagdi's Mangala Rural Municipality
Floods and landslides have affected 166 households in Mangala Rural Municipality of Myagdi district, destroying 17 houses and leaving another 149 at varying levels of risk. The disaster has also damaged agricultural land, roads, animal sheds, and local infrastructure.
Government Office Hours Change to Winter Schedule from Tomorrow
Government offices, public institutions, and community schools across Nepal will switch to winter operating hours from tomorrow, Kartik 16, following the schedule announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Under the revised timetable, offices will operate from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM instead of the previous 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule.
Heavy Rainfall Blocks Multiple Roads in Kavre, Khotang, and Lalitpur
Continuous rainfall has disrupted road connectivity in several parts of Kavre, Khotang, and Lalitpur, with landslides, debris flows, and rising river levels obstructing major road sections. According to Nepal Police, multiple highways and local roads were blocked as of 6 AM today.