Kathmandu: China said on Wednesday the door was “wide open” for trade talks with Washington, a day after US President Donald Trump signalled the possibility of a “substantial” lowering of tariffs on Beijing. Bringing further relief to global markets spooked by his aggressive trade policies, Trump also said on Tuesday he had no intention of… Continue reading China says ‘door open’ to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall
UNDP Nepal appoints Nima Rinji Sherpa and Purnima Shrestha as first climate influencers
KATHMANDU – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nepal has appointed renowned climbers Nima Rinji Sherpa and Purnima Shrestha as its first official climate influencers, aiming to raise awareness on climate justice and the urgent need for action in Nepal’s fragile Himalayan region. The announcement, made on Wednesday, marks the launch of UNDP Nepal’s social… Continue reading UNDP Nepal appoints Nima Rinji Sherpa and Purnima Shrestha as first climate influencers
Raghuji Pant appointed new Education Minister amid ongoing teachers’ protests
Kathmandu: The CPN-UML has appointed senior leader Raghuji Pant as the new Minister of Education, following the resignation of Bidhya Bhattarai earlier this week. Pant is scheduled to take the oath of office and secrecy on Thursday, according to a source at the Prime Minister’s Office. The ministerial post became vacant after Bhattarai stepped down… Continue reading Raghuji Pant appointed new Education Minister amid ongoing teachers’ protests
Gold price drops sharply in Nepal, down by Rs 7,500 per tola
Kathmandu: The price of gold in Nepal saw a significant drop on Wednesday, falling by Rs 7,500 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. After hitting an all-time high of Rs 197,900 per tola on Tuesday, the price of fine gold has now settled at Rs 190,400 per tola.… Continue reading Gold price drops sharply in Nepal, down by Rs 7,500 per tola
Tourist massacre in Kashmir: 26 killed in rare attack, PM Modi vows action
Kathmandu: Shock and anger are mounting after gunmen killed 26 tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir in a brutal attack near the popular tourist town of Pahalgam. According to the BBC, several of the injured remain in critical condition. The attackers reportedly emerged suddenly from nearby forests and opened fire with automatic weapons on unsuspecting visitors. Among… Continue reading Tourist massacre in Kashmir: 26 killed in rare attack, PM Modi vows action
Brazilian star footballer Roberto Carlos calls on PM Oli
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and visiting Brazilian former football player Roberto Carlos had a meeting today. The meeting took place at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. Renowned football player Carlos is currently in Nepal to attend the ongoing Nepal Super League (NSL) third season football… Continue reading Brazilian star footballer Roberto Carlos calls on PM Oli
NRNA to hold unity general convention on May 3-5
Kathmandu: The Non-Resident Nepalis Association (NRNA) has announced to organize its unity general convention in Kathmandu on May 3-5. The NRNA High-Level Committee shared this information by organizing a news conference in Kathmandu on Monday. Committee Coordinator Shesh Ghale said that the NRNA would be kept united by resolving the longstanding dispute. “The general convention… Continue reading NRNA to hold unity general convention on May 3-5
Education Minister Bhattarai resigns amid ongoing teachers’ protest
Kathmandu: Minister for Education, Science, and Technology, Bidhya Bhattarai, has resigned from her position. According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, Minister Bhattarai submitted her resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during a meeting held at Baluwatar on Sunday. Her resignation comes at a time when teachers from across the country have been staging a… Continue reading Education Minister Bhattarai resigns amid ongoing teachers’ protest
NASA’s oldest active astronaut Don Pettit returns to earth on 70th birthday
Kathmandu: NASA astronaut Don Pettit, the oldest American currently serving in space, returned to Earth on Sunday — the day he turned 70 — after completing a 220-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Pettit landed alongside Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner in Kazakhstan’s steppe at 06:20 local time (01:20 GMT), aboard… Continue reading NASA’s oldest active astronaut Don Pettit returns to earth on 70th birthday
Nepal Teachers Association urges private schools to shut down amid ongoing protest
Kathmandu: The Nepal Teachers Association (NTA) has called on private schools across the country to close in solidarity with the ongoing nationwide teachers’ protest. In a statement issued Saturday, the NTA appealed to institutional school operators to support the educational general strike by suspending all academic activities. “We request all concerned stakeholders to support this… Continue reading Nepal Teachers Association urges private schools to shut down amid ongoing protest