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Nepali students can now access collateral-free education loans for overseas studies

Kathmandu: Nepali students aiming to study abroad can now secure education loans without providing collateral or a guarantor, following the entry of US-based MPower Financing into the Nepali market. The organization is offering loans of up to USD 100,000 (approximately Rs 13 million) for postgraduate students. The initiative is designed to address the financial barriers… Continue reading Nepali students can now access collateral-free education loans for overseas studies

Dan Bahadur Karki appointed Nepal’s new police chief

Kathmandu: Government has appointed Additional Inspector General (AIG) Dan Bahadur Karki as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP), the highest position in the Nepal Police. Karki, currently serving at the Kathmandu Valley Police Office in Ranipokhari, will take over ahead of the mandatory retirement of the incumbent IGP, Chandra Kuber Khapung, who is set… Continue reading Dan Bahadur Karki appointed Nepal’s new police chief

New political parties emerge as Nepal prepares for upcoming elections

Kathmandu: Ahead of Nepal’s upcoming elections, the Election Commission (EC) has received applications from a diverse set of political aspirants, ranging from former lawmakers and business leaders to diplomats and members of the Gen Z movement that has recently influenced the country’s political landscape. Among the new entrants is the Gatisheel Loktantrik Party, led by… Continue reading New political parties emerge as Nepal prepares for upcoming elections

UNICEF Nepal wraps up climate cinema campaign highlighting children’s experiences

Kathmandu: UNICEF Nepal has concluded its two-week “Climate Cinema: Children on the Frontlines of Climate Action” campaign, which showcased stories of children affected by climate change across multiple provinces, including Sudurpaschim and Madhesh. The campaign used film screenings and storytelling sessions to share children’s firsthand experiences with floods, droughts, and landslides. The initiative aimed to… Continue reading UNICEF Nepal wraps up climate cinema campaign highlighting children’s experiences

Nepathya to perform in three-city concert tour in Japan

Kathmandu: Nepathya is set to begin a concert tour in Japan, with performances scheduled in Nagoya, Tokyo, and Osaka, the band’s management company Nepalaya announced on Monday. The tour will open on November 13 at Nagoya Live Hall, marking the band’s first live performance in the city. Nepathya will then perform at Tokyo Dome City… Continue reading Nepathya to perform in three-city concert tour in Japan

Nepal’s first online food delivery platform turns 15

Kathmandu: Foodmandu, Nepal’s first food delivery platform, has completed 15 years since its launch on November 11, 2010. Over this period, the company has expanded its operations across major cities and partnered with more than 1,000 restaurants, becoming a leading player in Nepal’s online food delivery sector. According to the company, Foodmandu has contributed to… Continue reading Nepal’s first online food delivery platform turns 15

NAC terminates contract of 6 employees after suspension of domestic flights

Kathmandu: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has terminated the contract of six employees stationed in various domestic stations following the suspension of its domestic flight operations. According to a press statement issued on Tuesday by NAC spokesperson Anil Ghimire, the corporation implemented the decision in line with its policy to reduce staff in areas where operations… Continue reading NAC terminates contract of 6 employees after suspension of domestic flights

‘Science Diplomacy’ between Nepal-Russia empathized

Kathmandu: Various speakers have underlined the need to lay emphasis on ‘Science Diplomacy’ to strengthen the relations between the scientists of Nepal and Russia. At a discussion ‘Nepal-Russia Scientific and Technical Relations: Building Trust and Collaboration through Science Diplomacy’ here today, the speakers expressed the confidence that the collaboration between the scientists of both the… Continue reading ‘Science Diplomacy’ between Nepal-Russia empathized

UNICEF concludes climate cinema campaign, amplifying children and young people’s voices on climate action

Kathmandu: UNICEF’s Climate Cinema: Children on the Frontlines of Climate Action campaign providing children and young people a platform to share their experiences of climate change through storytelling and film, concluded today with a powerful call to action: children must be at the center of climate solutions. Over the last two weeks, the Climate Cinema initiative has… Continue reading UNICEF concludes climate cinema campaign, amplifying children and young people’s voices on climate action