South Korea to open visa center in Nepal to support migrant workers

Kathmandu: Government of South Korea is set to establish a visa center in Nepal to facilitate Nepali workers seeking employment opportunities in the country. During a meeting with Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal, South Korean Ambassador Park Tae-young announced that the visa center would be launched soon. The envoy urged the Government of Nepal to help… Continue reading South Korea to open visa center in Nepal to support migrant workers

Labour Ministry shows reservation on foreign employment criteria of Malaysian government

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has informed that the 10-point criteria set by the Malaysian government for Foreign Employment Recruitment Companies of five countries, including Nepal can in no way be accepted. Spokesperson of the Ministry, Pitambar Ghimire informed that the Ministry has officially written to convey this message to the… Continue reading Labour Ministry shows reservation on foreign employment criteria of Malaysian government

Gold price rises by Rs 700 per tola, silver declines slightly

Kathmandu: Price of gold increased by Rs 700 per tola on Sunday, reaching Rs 239,700, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. The previous trading day’s price stood at Rs 239,000 per tola, marking a rise of Rs 2,700 on Friday. Gold had earlier hit a record high of Rs 258,000… Continue reading Gold price rises by Rs 700 per tola, silver declines slightly

DoTM resumes license renewal services after server restoration

Kathmandu: Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has resumed driving license renewal and verification services from Sunday after restoring its Electronic Driving License and Vehicle Registration System (EDLVRS) server, which had been down since mid-September. According to the department, other online services, including new license applications through applydlnew.dotm.gov.np, will restart once the website becomes fully functional.… Continue reading DoTM resumes license renewal services after server restoration

Applications open for India-Nepal startup partnership program

Kathmandu: India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network (IN-SPAN) has opened applications for Nepali entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas, aiming to strengthen collaboration between the startup ecosystems of Nepal and India. According to the Embassy of India in Nepal, the selected participants will take part in an eight-week fully funded training and innovation program at the Indian Institute… Continue reading Applications open for India-Nepal startup partnership program

Election Commission registers Mayor Harka Sampang’s party

Kathmandu: Election Commission has granted official recognition to the Shram Sanskriti Party, led by Dharan Mayor Harka Sampang. According to central committee member Gopal Bahadur Khadka, party representatives will visit the commission at 2 p.m. on Tuesday to collect the registration certificate. The newly registered party has chosen “soil” as its election symbol. The party’s… Continue reading Election Commission registers Mayor Harka Sampang’s party

Egypt opens grand Egyptian Museum, world’s largest archaeological complex

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Kathmandu: Egypt has officially opened the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum, near the Great Pyramid of Giza, marking what many describe as a new cultural era for the country, the BBC reported. The $1.2 billion museum houses around 100,000 artefacts spanning 7,000 years of Egyptian history, including the complete collection from… Continue reading Egypt opens grand Egyptian Museum, world’s largest archaeological complex

Beijing eases chip export ban following Dutch takeover of Nexperia

Kathmandu: China has announced plans to ease the chip export ban it imposed after Dutch authorities took control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned semiconductor company based in the Netherlands. The Netherlands had invoked a Cold War-era law in September to take over Nexperia, citing “serious governance shortcomings” and the need to ensure chip availability during emergencies.… Continue reading Beijing eases chip export ban following Dutch takeover of Nexperia

DoI withdraws six-point standard to ensure transparency in visit visa process

Kathmandu: Department of Immigration (DoI) has withdrawn the six-point standard and several previous directives related to visit visas in an effort to curb irregularities and promote transparency in immigration services. According to the DoI, travelers can now depart on a visit visa by presenting a valid passport, visa, flight ticket, and a self-declaration form. The… Continue reading DoI withdraws six-point standard to ensure transparency in visit visa process

Airlines companies reduce Ramechhap–Kathmandu flights to once a week

Kathmandu: Private airlines operating on the Ramechhap–Kathmandu route have decided to reduce their flights to once a week, down from three weekly flights, citing a decline in passenger numbers. During the monsoon season, when the BP Highway was frequently closed and major festivals caused travel disruptions, local groups such as the Shantideep Youth Club and… Continue reading Airlines companies reduce Ramechhap–Kathmandu flights to once a week