Kathmandu: The government has decided to make a public holiday on Monday to mark people’s war day. The meeting of the Council of Ministers held at the office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers on Sunday afternoon decided to declare a public holiday on February 13, Monday as People’s War Day. The… Continue reading Govt announces public holiday on ‘Janayuddha Diwas’
Month: February 2023
Govt decides to setup ‘Labor Help Desk’ in all Nepali Embassies
Kathmandu: The government has decided to set up help desks for workers in all Nepal embassies located in various countries abroad. After the special instructions and initiative of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has decided to set up help desks in embassies. Following the instructions of… Continue reading Govt decides to setup ‘Labor Help Desk’ in all Nepali Embassies
Nepal govt and World Bank launch $100 million water sector governance and infrastructure support project
Kathmandu: The Water Sector Governance and Infrastructure Support Project was jointly launched today by the Minister of Water Supply, Abdul Khan and World Bank Country Director for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, Faris Hadad-Zervos. The $100 million project, of which $80 million is financed by the World Bank and $20 million from government counterpart funding,… Continue reading Nepal govt and World Bank launch $100 million water sector governance and infrastructure support project
Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra to visit Nepal
Kathmandu: Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra is all set for his official visit to Nepal from 13-14 February 2023 at the invitation of the Foreign Secretary of Nepal, Bharat Raj Paudyal. This will be the first stand alone visit of the Foreign Secretary to Nepal since he assumed charge. The visit is in keeping with… Continue reading Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra to visit Nepal
CEO Signature and stamp of NTB misused
Kathmandu: Signature of Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Dhananjay Regmi has been misused. Issuing a notice today, NTB has informed that the signature of CEO has been digitally counterfieted, with fake stamp and computer generated letter head, in a letter dated Janauary 20,2023. The letter with fake stamp and signature to invite… Continue reading CEO Signature and stamp of NTB misused
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Freezing weather adds to despair as quake toll passes 20,000
Kathmandu: More than 20,000 people are now known to have been killed in Monday’s earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, though the UN warns the disaster’s full extent is still unclear. As reported by BBC News, rescuers are still searching rubble for survivors, but hopes are fading almost 100 hours since the tremors struck. Freezing conditions… Continue reading Turkey-Syria earthquake: Freezing weather adds to despair as quake toll passes 20,000
Banks are not allowed to public borrower’s photo on loan recovery notice
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank has arranged that banks and financial institutions cannot publish the borrower’s photo while publishing the loan recovery notice. This arrangement was made by amending the Integrated Directive 2078 BS issued for banks and financial institutions. In case of debt collection for a period of more than one year, before starting public… Continue reading Banks are not allowed to public borrower’s photo on loan recovery notice
Nepal Govt bans rose import
Kathmandu: Nepal government has banned the import of fresh roses from abroad. Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Center under the Ministry of Agriculture has issued a notice today and told the subordinate border offices not to issue import permits for fresh roses. The Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Center said that due to the risk… Continue reading Nepal Govt bans rose import
Nepal remains at second place on SAFF U-20 championship
Kathmandu: Nepal has lost to Bangladesh in the final of SAFF U-20 championship. In the match held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nepal lost 3-0 against the home team. Bangladesh scored two goals in the first half and added one goal in the second half. Nepal, who reached the final by defeating India in the last match… Continue reading Nepal remains at second place on SAFF U-20 championship
Nepal defeats India to reach SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship
Kathmandu: Nepal has reached the finals by defeating India in the under-20 SAFF women’s football championship being held in Bangladesh. Nepal defeated India by 3-1 in the match held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Nepal made an excellent comeback when they were behind by one goal. Anjali Chand, Priti Rai and Amisha Karki scored one goal each… Continue reading Nepal defeats India to reach SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship