National News - Page 25
Nepal, India Chart Roadmap for 10,000 MW Power Exports by 2034/35
Nepal and India have reached key agreements to expand cross-border electricity trade and transmission infrastructure, paving the way for Nepal's long-term goal of exporting 10,000 MW of electricity to India by 2034/35.
Government Sets Deadline to Clear Overhead Utility Wires
The government has intensified efforts to manage Kathmandu Valley’s tangled electricity and telecom cables, directing concerned agencies to complete the work within a fixed timeframe through a coordinated action plan.
Second Day of Protests Disrupts Work at Singhdurbar
Temporary, contract, and daily wage government workers continued their protest for a second day at Singhdurbar, opposing the government's decision to terminate their contracts and warning that tens of thousands of jobs could be lost.
Former Nepal Telecom MD Sunil Poudel Jailed in Illegal Property Case
The Special Court has convicted former Nepal Telecom Managing Director Sunil Poudel of illicit enrichment, sentencing him to two years and six months in prison while ordering the confiscation of assets worth over Rs. 1.275 billion.
Finance Minister Appoints Bhojan Aryal as Revenue Advisor
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has appointed FCA Bhojan Aryal as his unpaid Revenue Advisor, expressing confidence that Aryal's expertise will help the government achieve its ambitious revenue collection target of Rs 1.6 trillion.
Third Night of US Strikes Triggers Wider Iran Retaliation
The United States launched a third consecutive night of military strikes on Iranian targets, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, including against oil tankers and US military facilities, further escalating regional tensions and disrupting global energy markets.
111 MW Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Suspends Generation as Flood Risk Rises
Power generation at the 111 MW Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project has been temporarily suspended after rising water levels and a mud-laden flood in the Lhende Khola raised concerns over the safety of project infrastructure.
Modi Khola Flood Cuts Off Ghandruk Road, Tourists Stranded
Heavy rainfall has caused the Modi Khola to overflow, washing away part of the Nayapul–Birethanti–Ghandruk road, damaging homes and businesses, and disrupting travel to the Annapurna trekking region.
After Self-Immolation Cases, PM Balen Pushes Nationwide Burn Care Expansion
Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) has ordered the immediate establishment of well-equipped burn treatment centers in all seven provinces while directing private hospitals to provide at least 10 percent of OPD services free of charge or at subsidized rates for underprivileged citizens.
Muglin–Narayangadh Highway Remains Open Despite Heavy Rain, Travelers Urged to Stay Alert
Authorities have confirmed that traffic is operating normally on the Muglin–Narayangadh road section, but continuous rainfall has kept landslide risks high, prompting travelers to check road conditions before departing.
Nepali Entrepreneur's AI Cybersecurity Firm Debuts on India's Stock Exchange
Co-founded by Nepali entrepreneur Deepjang Thapa, Kritikal Tech Limited has been listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange after its IPO was oversubscribed by 205 times.
Ride-Share Driver Dies After Self-Immolation Attempt in Kathmandu
A 25-year-old ride-share driver succumbed to severe burn injuries after setting himself on fire near the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor following a dispute over a wheel lock on his motorcycle.