Kathmandu: Nepal is preparing to host the 21st International Development Association (IDA) meeting, a significant milestone in the nation’s engagement with global economic development initiatives. Scheduled to take place in Kathmandu from June 18 to 21, this meeting marks the largest program under the World Bank Group. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal will inaugurate the… Continue reading Nepal to host 21st International Development Association meeting
Month: June 2024
PM departed to India
Kathmandu: Today, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” is scheduled to participate in the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Prime Minister Prachanda received a warm welcome at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi by P. Kumar, the Special Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs of India.… Continue reading PM departed to India
Trump, in his first post-trial rally, demands that appeals courts reverse his felony conviction
Kathmandu: Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail Thursday with a trip to Arizona, his first appearance in a battleground state since he was convicted in a hush money scandal, repeating his critiques of the case against him as politically motivated and calling for his conviction to be overturned on appeal. “Those appellate courts have… Continue reading Trump, in his first post-trial rally, demands that appeals courts reverse his felony conviction
NSC directs CAN to prioritize Men’s T-20 Cricket World Cup preparation than other events in USA
Kathmandu: The National Sports Council (NSC) has issued a directive to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) urging the Nepali national team to dedicate their focus solely to their performance in the ongoing Men’s T-20 Cricket World Cup in the USA and the West Indies. Expressing apprehension over the involvement of World Cup players in… Continue reading NSC directs CAN to prioritize Men’s T-20 Cricket World Cup preparation than other events in USA
Prime Minister to depart on Sunday to attend Modi’s swearing-in ceremony
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal of Nepal is poised to embark on a journey to India to partake in the momentous swearing-in ceremony of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi. Following the resounding victory of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) clinching 292 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, Narendra Modi is primed to… Continue reading Prime Minister to depart on Sunday to attend Modi’s swearing-in ceremony
Gold prices surge to new high in domestic market
Kathmandu: The domestic gold market witnessed a remarkable surge on Thursday, with prices soaring by Rs 1,800 per tola, setting a new record. This surge comes on the heels of a steady upward trajectory observed since the announcement of the fiscal year 2080/81 budget, which included a 5% increase in customs duty on gold imports.… Continue reading Gold prices surge to new high in domestic market
Nepali Army’s ‘Mountain Clean-Up Campaign’ yields significant results
Kathmandu: Nepali Army has concluded its Mountain Clean-Up campaign-2024, removing a staggering 11,000 kilograms of waste from the pristine peaks of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse. The initiative, bearing the slogan “An Endeavour to Save the Himalayas,” not only tackled environmental degradation but also addressed the solemn duty of retrieving the remains of fallen climbers. During… Continue reading Nepali Army’s ‘Mountain Clean-Up Campaign’ yields significant results
Nepal-Finland bilateral consultation mechanism reviews relations and cooperation
Kathmandu: The second meeting of the Nepal-Finland Bilateral Consultation Mechanism was held in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)’s Europe America Division and joint-secretary led the Nepali delegation in the meeting while Deputy Secretary of the State for International Development at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, Pasi Hellman,… Continue reading Nepal-Finland bilateral consultation mechanism reviews relations and cooperation
Nepal govt recalls ambassadors to 11 countries
Kathmandu: Nepal government has announced the recall of its ambassadors to 11 countries, a decision made during a cabinet meeting convened on Thursday. The countries affected by this recall include India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Malaysia, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, and Israel. These envoys were originally appointed during the… Continue reading Nepal govt recalls ambassadors to 11 countries
PM Dahal attend Narendra Modi’s oath-taking ceremony in New Delhi
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is gearing up to journey to New Delhi for the much-awaited oath-taking ceremony of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi, who is on the brink of assuming office as Prime Minister of India for an unprecedented third consecutive term. While the precise departure date for Dahal’s visit remains… Continue reading PM Dahal attend Narendra Modi’s oath-taking ceremony in New Delhi