Kathmandu: The Malaysian government has announced its decision in principle to restart the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which vanished in March 2014 in one of aviation’s most enduring mysteries. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Friday that the cabinet has approved a $70 million agreement with the U.S.-based marine exploration firm Ocean Infinity… Continue reading Malaysia approves new search for missing flight MH370
Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba urges Indian entrepreneurs to invest in Nepal
Kathmandu: Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba has called on Indian entrepreneurs to invest in Nepal’s energy, infrastructure development, agriculture, tourism, and information technology sectors. Speaking at the ‘India-Nepal Economic Summit,’ which began today in New Delhi, organized by Kathmandu University and India’s Egrow Foundation, Minister Rana highlighted Nepal’s liberalized policies on foreign investment and… Continue reading Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba urges Indian entrepreneurs to invest in Nepal
Supreme Court issues interim order barring use of ‘Janayuddha’ term
Kathmandu: The Supreme Court of Nepal has issued an interim order instructing the government not to use the term ‘Janayuddha’ (People’s War) in official documents. The decision, made by the Constitutional Bench on December 11, was certified by the court on Thursday. The order follows a writ petition filed by Gyanendra Raj Aran, challenging the… Continue reading Supreme Court issues interim order barring use of ‘Janayuddha’ term
Argentina tops FIFA rankings for second consecutive year in 2024
Kathmandu: Footbal world champion Argentina ended 2024 as the top-ranked team in the FIFA men’s rankings, retaining their position for the second year in a row. The rankings, released Thursday, showed minimal changes as only 21 international matches were played since November. Argentina secured the top spot, followed by France in second place, and European… Continue reading Argentina tops FIFA rankings for second consecutive year in 2024
Nepal Police faces rising resignations: 509 officers leave in 4 months
Kathmandu: Resignations within Nepal Police are on the rise, with 509 officers stepping down in the first four months of the current fiscal year 2024/25, spanning mid-July to mid-November. Most of those who resigned were lower-ranking personnel, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and spokesperson Bishwa Adhikari. He cited opportunities in other sectors as… Continue reading Nepal Police faces rising resignations: 509 officers leave in 4 months
FNCCI signs agreement with Korea Importers Association
Kathmandu: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) and the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote Nepali products in the Korean market and expand investment. The MoU was signed by FNCCI President Chandra Prasad Dhakal and KOIMA President Kim Byung-kwan at an event held in Seoul,… Continue reading FNCCI signs agreement with Korea Importers Association
Alarming rise in online violence against female politicians in Nepal
Kathmandu: A new report by the Open Nepal Initiative (ONI) has unveiled a troubling increase in online violence targeting female politicians in Nepal, shedding light on the pervasive nature of this issue and its detrimental impact on democratic participation and public discourse. The findings, which are based on three months of monitoring the social media… Continue reading Alarming rise in online violence against female politicians in Nepal
Foreign Minister calls for feminism-oriented foreign policy to promote equality
Kathmandu: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba has urged the global adoption of a feminism-oriented foreign policy to foster equality and protect the rights of marginalized groups, particularly the LGBTQI+ community. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Wednesday, Dr. Rana highlighted the potential of such a policy… Continue reading Foreign Minister calls for feminism-oriented foreign policy to promote equality
Nepal’s income from IT service exports increases by over 20 percent
Kathmandu: Nepal’s income from the export of information technology (IT) services has seen a significant boost, rising by 20.28 percent in the first four months of the fiscal year 2024/25, compared to the same period last fiscal year. According to data released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), by mid-November, the country had earned Rs 6.69… Continue reading Nepal’s income from IT service exports increases by over 20 percent
CIAA raids Department of Passport over e-Passport irregularities
Kathmandu: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has raided the Department of Passport (DoP) following allegations of irregularities linked to server hacking and issues in the printing of e-passports. The raid, conducted last Thursday, resulted in the seizure of all relevant documents, according to CIAA sources. The investigation centers on a… Continue reading CIAA raids Department of Passport over e-Passport irregularities