Kathmandu / July 17: Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Baskota has directed all departments and offices under the ministry to work to meet the target announced by the government. Minister Baskota urged all the employees of the ministry and departments to perform actively, sincerely and efficiently while speaking at a program to […]
Kathmandu / July 16: The government has begun the practice of energy banking by supplying 200 MW electricity to India in view of the shutdown of various facilities owing to floods and inundation in Nepal. The demand for electricity supply declined heavily because of the rain-caused disasters. Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Barsha […]
Kathmandu / July 16: The Sustainable Development and Good Governance Committee of the National Assembly is prepared to set up a parliamentary mechanism to materialize the sustainable development goals (SDGs) within the stipulated time. Committee Chairperson Taradevi Bhatta informed that the mechanism would have five members from each State in addition to 14 members of […]
Kathmandu / July 16: At least 78 people have been killed so far in flood and landslides whereas 32 are reported missing. According to the latest report by the Ministry of Home Affairs ( MoHA), 40 people have been injured. Similarly, 17,420 people have been displaced and 3,366 people were rescued. According to Chief of […]
Kathmandu / July 15: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged all citizens to be aware of climate change and its adverse effects. Inaugurating the International Conference on Climate Change that kicked off on Monday, PM Oli appealed people to minimize those activities that have adverse effects on the climatic conditions. “Countries like Nepal are […]
Kathmandu / July 15: The Nepal Chamber of Commerce has urged the government to pilot the central information system based on the web from the next fiscal year. In a press statement issued by the NCC on Monday, it said that in a lack of knowledge among the entrepreneurs about operating this system, the system […]
Kathmandu / July 15: The death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by torrential rain has risen to 67, Nepal Police says. According to Nepal Police, of the 67 persons killed in flooding and landslides, 41 are male and 26 female. At least, 43 persons(23 males and 20 females) sustained injuries while 30(18 males and […]
Kathmandu / July 14: Lawmakers have drawn attention of the government to make health and education accessible to the people of remote areas. At a meeting of Directive, Principles and Responsibilities of the State of the Constitution Implementation and Monitoring Committee held on Sunday, they demanded to bring the program in order to make the […]
Kathmandu / July 14: At least 60 people have been confirmed killed and 26 others are missing following landslides and flooding triggered by incessant monsoon rain across the country. With the downpours now shifting toward the south, monsoon which had been in full swing since Friday has gradually decreased today. The death toll rose to […]
Kathmandu / July 14: State Affairs Committee of the Parliament (SAC) has directed the government to relocate the people caught in floods and landslides and to make necessary arrangements to prevent the loss of additional lives and poperty. During a meeting on Sunday, the committee urged the Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Home Affairs […]