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Melamchi stakeholders, government reach agreement: Water supply to Kathmandu set to resume
Late Tuesday evening, the government and local stakeholders signed an agreement to address long-standing issues in the Melamchi Water Project. The accord ensures the release of pending payments, the establishment of a relief committee, and the continuation of key infrastructure projects.
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Melamchi stakeholders, government reach agreement: Water supply to Kathmandu set to resume
Late Tuesday evening, the government and local stakeholders signed an agreement to address long-standing issues in the Melamchi Water Project. The accord ensures the release …
PM Karki, five ministers submit property details as deadline looms, four ministers yet to comply
Five other members of her cabinet have also declared their assets, while four are yet to comply. Two of them have 11 days left to …
Protests erupt as CPN‑UML’s Saroj Kumar Yadav sworn in as Madhesh Chief Minister
Province Head Bhandari appoints CPN‑UML’s Saroj Kumar Yadav as CM; opposition parties maintain that coalition formation under Article 168(2) remains possible.
Heavy rainfall inflicts NRs 3.55 billion in agricultural damages
According to the MoALD, it will work with the NDA to offer assistance, facilities, insurance support, and relief to affected farmers
Private sector urges security, policy stability to restore confidence
At the National Economic Debate 2.0, business leaders highlighted losses of NRs 88 billion from recent unrest and called on the government for asset protection, …
Melamchi water supply to Kathmandu halted over unmet demands
The Melamchi water supply, which was suspended during the monsoon in mid-June, had resumed on October 12, but has now been halted once again.
Nepal’s foreign trade surges 26% in first quarter of FY 2025/26
By customs point, Birgunj Customs Office remained Nepal’s busiest trade gateway, accounting for 46.75% of total imports (NRs 218.81 billion) and 36.18% of total exports …
President Paudel’s Doha delegation includes daughter amid ongoing nepotism concerns
Even as the Karki government trims perks and staff for ministers and lawmakers, large secretariats under top constitutional offices, funded by public money, continue to …
Nepal engages global leaders at Doha Summit amid social and climate challenges
President Paudel highlights inclusion, justice, and social protection as pillars of Nepal’s progress, while experts warn that climate shocks threaten to erode hard-won progress, particularly …
Ilam suffers NRs 11.81 billion in damages from October monsoon-triggered disasters
A total of 449 households were displaced, with 438 taking refuge with relatives and 11 in community shelters. Across the district, 338 houses were completely …
Public debt rises to NRs 2.72 trillion as exchange losses persist
The government’s debt now equals 44.6% of GDP, up from 43.71% at the end of FY 2024/25. Exchange-rate depreciation added NRs 40.3 billion to the …
Climate change is now a child rights crisis in Nepal, warns a recent study
As droughts, pests, and floods strip rural families of livelihoods, children are being pushed into exploitative work. Researchers say climate change is no longer only …
