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Department of Mines and Geology grants permission to 156 mining companies to extract minerals

Kathmandu / Feb 11: The Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) has granted permission to 156 mining companies to extract minerals in Nepal. According to information provided by the DMG, these mining companies have been approved for extraction following research and exploration of minerals across the country. Jayraj Ghimire, head of the Mineral Resources Division, […]


All necessary support for turning zero tolerance against corruption into reality: CIAA Chief

Kathmandu / Feb 11: Chief Commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), Prem Kumar Rai, has asserted that all necessary support required to translate the policy of zero-tolerance against corruption and development of a system of integrity into reality will be substantiated. Addressing the programme organized on the occasion of […]


Finance Minister urges customs offices to focus on meeting revenue collection target

Jhapa / Feb 11: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat today visited the Mechi Customs Office, Kakarvita, Bhadrapur Customs Office and the Inland Revenue Office, Bhadrapur in Jhapa. The Minister who had been here to attend an inaugural session of the 15-day fifth Damak Festival organised by the Damak Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the […]


Nepal defeats Canada in second ODI to clinch series

Kathmandu / Feb 10: Nepal defeated Canada in the second ODI match by four wickets to clinch the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead at home ground on Saturday. The hosts successfully chased the target of 286 runs set by Canada at the TU Cricket Ground with 29 balls to spare, losing only 6 […]


No approval required for foreign investment in listed companies as NRB eases regulations

Kathmandu / Feb 10: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced a regulatory change that exempts foreign investments in listed companies from requiring the central bank’s approval. This development comes as part of the third amendment to the NRB Foreign Investment and Foreign Loan Management Bylaws 2021 facilitating easier participation of foreign investors in Nepal’s stock […]


Bharatpur metropolis building three-kilometer-long fence to reduce human-wildlife conflicts

Chitwan / Feb 10: A three-kilometer-long fence is set to be constructed in four wards of Bharatpur Metropolitan City in the district to alleviate potential human-wildlife conflicts. This initiative comes in response to the district reporting numerous instances of human-wildlife conflicts caused by animals entering human settlements from Chitwan National Park and the forests in […]


Immigration Department launches e-visa, automated system and online payment

Kathmandu / Feb 9: The Immigration Department launched e-visa, automated system and online payment on Friday. Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha inaugurated the services amidst a programme at Immigration Department Office, Kalikasthan. Director General at the Department, Rudra Singh Tamang, informed that new services would be available at Department Office from […]


Kayaking and rafting competition to be held on Kaligandaki river

Pokhara / Feb 9: A national-level rafting and kayaking competition will be held on the Kaligandaki river starting from this weekend. The competition is being organized jointly by the Gandaki Province Sports Council and Nepal Rafting and Canoeing Association. The four-day competition will start on Saturday on the Kaligandaki river. The competition will cover a […]


EC initiates discussions for granting voting rights to Nepalis residing abroad

Kathmandu / Feb 9: The Election Commission (EC) has initiated discussions on the prospect of granting voting rights to Nepalis residing abroad for the upcoming elections. The EC convened an all-party meeting on Friday to discuss the registration and procedures for collecting the voters’ list of Nepali citizens residing overseas. Manish Mishra, secretary of the […]


Nepal beat Canada by 7 runs

Kathmandu / Feb 8: Nepal have defeated Canada by 7 runs in a sensational 1st One Day International (ODI) match held in Kirtipur on Thursday. Earlier, batting first Nepal had scored 224 runs in stipulated 50 overs. In response, Canada became all out in 47.7 overs just making 217 runs. Nepali bowler Rohit Paudel took […]




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