French imports of Russia's liquified natural gas surge, and Ukraine supporters seek a stop European governments have said banning Russian gas imports entirely would send energy and heating bills skyrocketing and industrial users of gas would suffer, too. World 06 Aug, 2024
Three succumb to viral fever in Mugu Three people have so far died of viral fever at Purumuru village of Soru rural municipality-6 in Mugu. Nepal 25 Jan, 2024
Legitimate demands of Bhojini locals will be addressed, says NEA The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has said that legitimate demands of locals affected in Bojini of Shankharapur Municipality-3 of Kathmandu during the construction of Lapsiphedi substation will be addressed. Business 10 Jan, 2023
Nepal's capital of trees at the crossroads: Save the botanical heritage Towards the south eastern Tarai in Jhapa district lies a forest patch known as Jalthal forest. Jalthal is remnant of what once was the lush, dense and continuous Charkoshe forest of southern Nepal. Opinion 03 Nov, 2021
Environmental study procedure issued Kathmandu, August 6 The government has developed ‘Procedure for Concise Environmental Study and Initial Environmental Examination-2020’ to make CES and IEE systematic and effective. The procedure is expected to aid in implementation and... Travel 07 Aug, 2020
1.25 megawatt solar energy added to national grid KATHMANDU: The national transmission system has received additional 1.25 megawatt solar energy from Wednesday. The power generated by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in Nuwakot was linked to the national grid, authority officials said. Since the... Travel 04 Jun, 2020
MoFE gearing up to revise EIA threshold rules KATHMANDU, JANUARY 8 The government is drafting a policy, which requires preparing the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) only for projects with investment above Rs two billion. Following amendment of the Environment Protection Act, the... 09 Jan, 2020
Under-construction Madan Bhandari Highway draws flak Kathmandu, December 30 The Under-construction Madan Bhandari Highway that passes through the Chure region from the eastern to the western part of the country has drawn vehement criticism from environmental journalists, right activists and... Horoscopes 31 Dec, 2019
Disney cuts lesbian kiss from 'Star Wars' in Singapore KUALA LUMPUR: Disney has cut a lesbian kiss from the latest "Star Wars" movie - one of the top Christmas films - Singapore's media regulator said on Tuesday, so that more children can watch it. The two minor female characters embrace but do not kiss... Travel Abroad 24 Dec, 2019
PAC orders local government to cancel land lease pact with Huaxin Cement Kathmandu, August 11 Citing that Huaxin Cement Narayani Pvt Ltd had not yet conducted the initial environmental examination (IEE) of its cement plant and had not followed the terms and conditions of the agreement, the Public Accounts Committee... 12 Aug, 2019
DDCs retain IEE approval power for six more months Kathmandu, August 9 The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has extended the period of powers it earlier delegated to the district development committees till mid-January 2020, with regard to approval of Initial Environmental... Horoscopes 10 Aug, 2019
EDITORIAL: Follow legal provisions While Nepal welcomes foreign investment, it must be borne in mind that there are rules and regulations to follow here just as in the land of the investors Following a parliamentary sub-committee’s report suggesting the government scrap a land-lease... 23 Jul, 2019