Kathmandu: The Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD) has issued a crucial alert for potential extreme heat waves in the western Terai regions of Nepal. This advisory comes as several areas in the Terai regions of Sudurpashchim and Lumbini provinces have experienced scorching temperatures, with readings soaring to 40 degrees Celsius or higher in recent days. Specifically,… Continue reading Alert issued for extreme heat waves in Western Terai regions of Nepal
Month: May 2024
Kailash Sirohiya released on general date after 9 Days in custody
Kathmandu: Kailash Sirohiya, Chairman of Kantipur Media Group (KMG), has been released on a general date after spending nine days in custody on charges of citizenship fraud. The release comes following a recommendation by DSP Ranjan Awa of the District Police Office, Dhanusha, with the condition that Sirohiya must appear before the police when summoned.… Continue reading Kailash Sirohiya released on general date after 9 Days in custody
PM Dahal unveils Mountaineering Welfare Fund
Kathmandu: In a landmark announcement made during the celebration of the 71st International Everest Day in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Prime Minister Puspa Kamal Dahal unveiled plans for the establishment of a welfare fund dedicated to mountaineering and the safety of mountaineers. Addressing participants at the event, which underscored the significance of safeguarding the future safety… Continue reading PM Dahal unveils Mountaineering Welfare Fund
Nepal marks 71st International Sagarmatha Day
Kathmandu: Today, the 71st International Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) Day is being celebrated with fervor, marked by a series of events and programs. This day holds significant historical importance as it commemorates the monumental achievement of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary, who successfully summited the world’s highest peak, Sagarmatha (Mt Everest), on May 29, 1953.… Continue reading Nepal marks 71st International Sagarmatha Day
Nepal govt unveils Rs 1.860 trillion budget for FY 2024/25
Kathmandu: Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun revealed the national budget for the forthcoming fiscal year, marking a pivotal moment in economic policy for the nation. Exceeding the previously set ceiling of Rs 1.8 trillion by the National Planning Commission, the government has allocated a substantial budget of Rs 1.860 trillion for the fiscal year 2024/25.… Continue reading Nepal govt unveils Rs 1.860 trillion budget for FY 2024/25
At least 20 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states
Kathmandu: A series of powerful storms in the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend killed at least 20 people and left a wide trail of destroyed homes, businesses and power outages. The destructive storms caused deaths in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky and were just north of an oppressive, early season… Continue reading At least 20 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states
Nepal’s Armed Police Force establishes border outpost towards China in Gorakha
Kathmandu: The Armed Police Force (APF) of Nepal has established a Border Outpost (BOP) towards the northern border in the vicinity of Gorakha, facing China. According to Deputy Inspector General of Police Shailendra Thapa, the BOP has been set up in ChumnuBri Rural Municipality-1, located under APF No. 29 Gulmi Gorakha. The BOP is situated… Continue reading Nepal’s Armed Police Force establishes border outpost towards China in Gorakha
Supreme Court petition seeks removal of Rabi Lamichhane from his minister post
Kathmandu: A writ petition has been lodged in the Supreme Court (SC) urging the removal of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane from his roles as Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. Advocate Anupam Bhattarai filed the petition on Monday with the Office of the Attorney General, listing Attorney General Dina Mani Pokharel and… Continue reading Supreme Court petition seeks removal of Rabi Lamichhane from his minister post
Economic growth forecast and fiscal overview amidst political disruptions
Kathmandu: Amidst political disruptions from the main opposition party, Nepali Congress, Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun presented the Economic Survey for the fiscal year 2023/24 AD and the Annual Review of Public Enterprise 2081 BS during a parliamentary session, offering crucial insights into Nepal’s economic landscape. Minister Pun unveiled a forecast of a 3.9 percent… Continue reading Economic growth forecast and fiscal overview amidst political disruptions
Govt to unviel budget for FY 2024/25 on May 28
Kathmandu: Budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2024/25 is set to be unveiled on Tuesday, May 28, at 1:00 PM. Speaker Devraj Ghimire announced this pivotal event during a House of Representatives meeting held on Sunday. The Speaker confirmed that a joint session of the Federal Parliament has been convened for the specific purpose of… Continue reading Govt to unviel budget for FY 2024/25 on May 28