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Snow Rivers Appoints Rajan Babu Pant as Board Director
Snow Rivers Limited has appointed shareholder Rajan Babu Pant as a director to fill the vacancy left by former director Mohan Bikram Karki, who resigned from the position.
NEA Issues Weather Alert as Heavy Rainfall Threatens Power Infrastructure
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has urged the public to remain alert as moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast in various parts of the country on Kartik 13 and 14, with potential risks of floods, landslides, lightning and power disruptions.
Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha Leaves for Bangkok to Attend Regional Conference
Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has departed for Bangkok, Thailand, to participate in the Fifth Ministerial Conference on Space Applications for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific, where he is expected to raise issues related to disaster early warning systems, satellite data access and climate compensation.
Over 73,000 Nepalis Receive Foreign Employment Permits in a Month
Nepal issued final labor approvals to 73,765 citizens for foreign employment during the month of Asoj, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerging as the most popular destination, according to the Department of Foreign Employment.
Farmers Urged to Delay Paddy Harvesting Until Kartik 15 Amid Cyclone Threat
Farmers across Nepal have been advised to postpone paddy harvesting and storage until after Kartik 15 as Cyclone Arnab could bring rainfall to several parts of the country between Kartik 11 and 15.
Israel and US Elections Set to Shape Global Politics and Economic Outlook
Upcoming elections in Israel and the United States could have significant implications for Middle East security, the future of the conflict with Iran, US-Israel relations, and the global economy, with energy prices and military spending emerging as key concerns.
Two Exciting Matches Set for Today in Nepal Premier League
The third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) will feature two matches at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur today, with Biratnagar Kings facing Chitwan Rhinos and Janakpur Bolts taking on Karnali Yaks.
Nepali Congress President-Elect Gagan Thapa to Take Oath on Saturday
Newly elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa is scheduled to take the oath of office on Saturday at 2 PM at the party’s central office in Sanepa. The swearing-in ceremony follows the completion of vote counting in the party’s 15th General Convention, while the oath-taking of other office-bearers and Central Working Committee members is expected to take place after Dashain.
Nepal Telecom Launches 30 Mbps Internet Package at Just Rs 4,999 a Year
Nepal Telecom has introduced a new affordable internet package offering 30 Mbps speed for Rs 4,999 annually. The new FTTH plans also include Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, free daily mobile data, telephone services and a waiver of the Rs 500 connection fee.
Government’s Big Move: Wheat MSP Set at Rs 4,107, Flood-Hit Areas Declared Disaster Zones
The government has announced 13 Cabinet decisions, including setting the minimum support price of wheat at Rs 4,107 per quintal, declaring flood- and landslide-affected areas in Gorkha, Dhading and Baglung as disaster crisis-hit zones, and approving financial assistance from Japan and Germany.
Bhote Koshi Flood Relief: 4,108 Households Receive Rs. 45,000 Each
The government has provided Rs. 45,000 in cash assistance to each of 4,108 households affected by the Bhote Koshi floods in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading. Around 1,400 additional households are awaiting verification, with the government aiming to complete the remaining distributions within three days.
Nepal Plans Lower Electricity Tariffs for Heavy Users to Reduce Wasted Power
Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha says Nepal is preparing a revised electricity billing system under which consumers using more electricity could pay lower rates. The government is also assessing flood damage to hydropower infrastructure in the Bhotekoshi region and plans to modernize early warning systems following damage to flood alert equipment.