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12 irrigation contracts scrapped, process underway to cancel 40 road contracts

KATHMANDU, Oct. 26 -- Twelve non-performing irrigation contracts that had been left incomplete for years have been terminated. These contracts were under the former People's Embankment Program Field O... Read More


Mechi Customs reports 33% rise in cardamom exports, tea falls sharply

MECHI, Oct. 26 -- Cardamom exports from Mechi Customs Office rose by 33 percent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2082/83. According to the office, exports totaled Rs 167.91 million, wit... Read More


Long holiday sees 90 per cent hotel occupancy in Pokhara

POKHARA, Oct. 26 -- Pokhara is currently witnessing an influx of domestic as well as foreign tourists. The long Dashain-Tihar holidays, clear mountain view and favorable weather have seen an encouragi... Read More


Light rain likely in hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki

KATHMANDU, Oct. 26 -- There is currently no significant weather system affecting the country. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather will remain mostly clear across mos... Read More


'Government always ready to address legitimate demands and concerns'

KATHMANDU, Oct. 26 -- The government has stated it is always ready and serious about addressing legitimate demands, concerns, and issues raised by the public. In a statement, the Ministry of Home Aff... Read More


NDRRMA calls for precaution with increased fire incidents

KATHMANDU, Oct. 26 -- A total of 14 incidents of fire have occurred across the country in a single day. As a result, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged pe... Read More


DoWRI terminates 12 irrigation contracts

KATHMANDU, Oct. 26 -- Department of Water Resources and Irrigation (DoWRI) has terminated twelve non-performing contracts in irrigation. The terminated contracts had been in limbo for years due to f... Read More


Five more arrested in killing of police in Maharajgunj during Gen Z protest

KATHMANDU, Oct. 26 -- Police have arrested five additional individuals accused of involvement in the killing of two police personnel during the September 9 Gen Z protests in Maharajgunj. Assistance S... Read More


Minister appointee Khagendra Sunar courts controversy over remarks against women

KATHMANDU, Oct. 26 -- Khagendra Sunar, who is set to be appointed as Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security in the cabinet led by Sushila Karki, has come under intense public scrutiny even ... Read More


KMC demolishes illegal structures in Thapathali Chowk

KATHMANDU, Oct. 26 -- Kathmandu Metropolitan City has demolished illegal structures built without approved maps in Thapathali Chowk. The demolition took place along the route from Ward No. 11 toward ... Read More