National Issues - Page 2
US Suspends $500 Million MCC Grant to Nepal
In a major setback for Nepal’s infrastructure development, the United States has suspended its $500 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) grant, putting key energy and road projects at risk.
February 19, 2025
Three Nepalese Died in Crash After Kumbh Mela in India
Three Nepali died, and five others were injured in a road accident early Monday in Uttar Pradesh. The victims, Ganesh Khanal (45), Deepa Khanal (35), and Geeta Sharma (40), were from Devdaha, Nepal. Their vehicle crashed on the Baranasi-Azamgarh highway while returning from the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
February 18, 2025
Nepal and India Team Up to Boost Power Trade with New Transmission Lines
Cross-border electricity interconnections cement Nepal–India energy cooperation In a joint statement after a meeting this week, officials from both countries agreed to design new high-capacity transmission lines as well as strengthen existing connections to support efficient trading of power. Noteworthy efforts include Nijgadh-Harnaiya Motihari and Kohalpur-Lucknow lines that can carry 400 KV electricity, and the upgrading of the Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur line, which has the capacity of importing more than the current 800 megawatts. The two countries also agreed to transfer 1,000 megawatts of electricity between each other, which means that in case of demand, Nepal can either export or import electricity. This move is in line with Nepal’s ambitious plan to generate 28,500 megawatts by 2035 and reaffirms its status as a regional energy producing country. Nepal and India are scripting a story of energy security and mutual development with projects such as the Inaruwa-Purniya and Dodhara-Bareli projects in the pipeline.
February 14, 2025
3 Students Killed, 40 Injured in Kathmandu School Bus Accident
Three students died and 40 others sustained injuries when a school bus crashed in Sankhu, Kathmandu, on Wednesday afternoon. The bus, operated by Sundarimai Yatayat (Ba 2 Kha 7958), lost control due to brake failure on the Sankhu-Nagarkot road in Kattike, according to Kathmandu Police.
February 13, 2025
People in Biratnagar Protest Against New Social Media Bill
Biratnagar, Nepal – On Friday, many people gathered in the streets of Biratnagar to protest against a new social media law. Digital activists, influencers, journalists, and content creators stood together at Traffic Chowk. They were worried that this law would take away their freedom to speak online.
February 7, 2025
TikTok Ban Lifted in Nepal: NTA Orders Internet Providers to Restore Access After 9-Month Hiatus
Big news, everyone! The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has just told all internet providers to remove the ban on TikTok. Yup, that’s right – TikTok is back!
September 7, 2024