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French Ambassador calls on Vice President Yadav

Nepal, July 9 -- French Ambassador to Nepal, Virginie Corteval, paid a courtesy call on Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav today. During the meeting held at the Vice President's Office, the two d... Read More


Setback for Balen: Court issues interim order not to halt 'Kathmandu Tower' construction

Nepal, July 9 -- The construction of the controversial Kathmandu Tower can now proceed after the Patan High Court issued an interim order in favor of the contractor company, Jaleshwar Swachchhanda Bik... Read More


Final day for budget disbursement in current FY today

Nepal, July 9 -- Today is the last day for the disbursement of funds under the current fiscal year 2024/25, according to the Office of the Financial Comptroller General (FCGO). Starting midnight tonig... Read More


Flood damages hydropower plants with 250 MW capacity; NEA releases loss report

Nepal, July 9 -- The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has reported major damages to several hydropower projects due to the flood in the Bhotekoshi River on Tuesday morning. According to the NEA, the... Read More


One killed, another injured in lightning strike in Taplejung

Nepal, July 9 -- One person died and another was injured after being struck by lightning in Sidingba Rural Municipality of Taplejung district. Related story One killed, five injured in Taplejung ligh... Read More


Floods, landslides obstruct 10 major highways

Nepal, July 9 -- Ten major highways across the country have been completely disrupted due to floods and landslides. Related story Dozens of roads blocked by floods and landslides across Nepal Accord... Read More


Search underway for those missing in Rasuwa flood

Nepal, July 9 -- At least 20 people remain missing after a devastating flood struck the Lhende Stream along the Nepal-China border on Tuesday. Among the missing are three Nepal Police personnel, six N... Read More


HoR meeting convening today

Nepal, July 9 -- The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) is taking place on Wednesday. In today's meeting of the HoR, scheduled to convene at the New Baneswor-based federal parliamentary bu... Read More


Telecom MD Pahadi gets bail of Rs 200,000 in corruption case

Nepal, July 9 -- The Special Court in Kathmandu on Tuesday granted bail of 200,000 to suspended Nepal Telecom Managing Director Sangita Pahadi. Related story CIAA files corruption case against 18, in... Read More


Motorcyclist killed in landslide, wife injured

Nepal, July 9 -- A motorcyclist died after being struck by a landslide along the Siddhartha Highway in Tinau Rural Municipality-3, near Headbox, on the Butwal-Tansen road section. According to Deputy... Read More