Kathmandu: The Tourist Visa Section of the Department of Immigration will remain open throughout the Dashain holidays, the Department announced in a press release today. According to the notice, the Tourist Visa Section and the agency branch of the Department will provide services daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., except on Bijaya Dashami (October… Continue reading Tourist visa services to remain open during Dashain Holidays
International Nuclear Elimination Day being observed today
Kathmandu: The International Day for Total Elimination of Weapons is to be observed in different countries with various awareness creating programme on disarmament of nuclear weapons. This day has been observed at the call of the United Nations since 2013. However, the first proposal for global nuclear disarmament was presented at the UN General Assembly… Continue reading International Nuclear Elimination Day being observed today
Nepal’s first homegrown social platform ‘Global Diary’ launched
Kathmandu: Nepal’s first homegrown social media platform ‘Global Diary’, powered by AI technology, has been launched. The platform is a comprehensive one that aims to support digital transformation, promote commercial empowerment, and encourages inclusive technological development. Designed to empower businesses, individuals, and government agencies, Global Diary brings communication, trade, and opportunities together on a single… Continue reading Nepal’s first homegrown social platform ‘Global Diary’ launched
PM Karki owns no official ID in facebook, X: OPMCM
Kathmandu: The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) has clarified that there are no official social media accounts in the name of Prime Minister Sushila Karki. In a press statement issued on September 25, OPMCM spokesperson Rabilal Sharma confirmed that the Prime Minister does not have any Facebook or X (Twitter)… Continue reading PM Karki owns no official ID in facebook, X: OPMCM
NRNA wants voting rights, investment protection
Kathmandu: A delegation of the Non-Resident Nepalis Association (NRNA) has demanded the government that it guaranteed voting rights, investment protection and policy arrangements for the transfer of knowledge and skills by NRN people in the fields of education, health, technology, and tourism in Nepal. The NRNA delegation led by Chairperson Dr Badri KC made such… Continue reading NRNA wants voting rights, investment protection
Maoist Centre dissolves CC; decides to convene general convention by mid-December
Kathmandu: The CPN (Maoist Centre) has dissolved its central committee (CC) and decided to convene the party’s general convention by the mid of this December. The two-day-long central committee meeting of the party held in the capital city made this decision, party’s Spokesperson Agni Prasad Sapkota shared. The meeting has entrusted the responsibility of coordinator… Continue reading Maoist Centre dissolves CC; decides to convene general convention by mid-December
Cabinet makes historic decision: ban on foreign travel except in urgency
Kathmandu: The government has made a decision, according to which, besides the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Chairperson of the National Assembly, the officials of the federal, province, and local levels cannot appoint advisors. Similarly, the government has revoked the facility of personal secretaries… Continue reading Cabinet makes historic decision: ban on foreign travel except in urgency
Bada Dashain begins with Ghatasthapana across Nepal
Kathmandu: Nepal’s biggest Hindu festival, Bada Dashain, began today with the observance of Ghatasthapana, marking the start of the nine-night Navaratri celebrations. The Nepal Calendar Determination Committee set 9:13 a.m. as the auspicious time for the ritual. Devotees across the country worshipped Goddess Shailaputri and sowed maize and barley seeds in soil and cow dung… Continue reading Bada Dashain begins with Ghatasthapana across Nepal
Nepali national cricket squad leaving for UAE today
Kathmandu: The Nepali national cricket team has been granted visas to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to play the Unity Cup International T20 series against the West Indies. The team is set to depart for the UAE today. Following the Gen-Z demonstrations held on September 8–9, the UAE had temporarily stopped issuing tourist… Continue reading Nepali national cricket squad leaving for UAE today
Cabinet expanded: Four ministers take oath
Kathmandu: Four newly appointed ministers in the interim government led by Sushila Karki took oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel amidst a special ceremony held at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas today. Anil Kumar Sinha was administered the oath of office as Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies. He will… Continue reading Cabinet expanded: Four ministers take oath