Kathmandu: Nepal has secured a spot in the final of the SAFF U-20 Championship, defeating Bhutan in a dramatic penalty shootout. The first semi-final match took place at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato on Sunday. After a 1-1 draw in regular time, Nepal triumphed 4-1 in the penalty shootout. The first half of the match… Continue reading Nepal reaches SAFF U-20 Championship final defeating Bhutan
Month: August 2024
Bus accident in India leaves 45 Nepalis injured
Kathmandu: A tragic bus accident involving pilgrims from Nepal occurred late Saturday night in Samastipur, India. The vehicle, identified as bus number Na 7 Kha 6446, was transporting 47 passengers, including 25 women and six children, when it was struck from behind by a truck. The collision resulted in 45 injuries, with three individuals reported… Continue reading Bus accident in India leaves 45 Nepalis injured
Justin and Hailey Bieber welcome a baby boy, Jack Blues
Kathmandu: Justin Bieber, who rose to international stardom in 2010 with his hit “Baby,” has welcomed one of his own with his wife, Hailey Bieber (nee Baldwin). The singer, 30, posted a photo of a baby’s foot Friday on Instagram, revealing the child’s name as Jack Blues Bieber. The model, 27, reshared the post on… Continue reading Justin and Hailey Bieber welcome a baby boy, Jack Blues
27 dead, 16 injured in Indian bus accident in Tanahun
Kathmandu: In a tragic accident today in Tanahun district, 27 people lost their lives, and 16 others were injured when an Indian bus plunged into the Marsyangdi River in Abu Khaireni. The bus, with the Indian registration number UP 53 FT 7623, lost control near Aina Pahara and veered off the road. It fell 150… Continue reading 27 dead, 16 injured in Indian bus accident in Tanahun
60,000 Nepalis seek foreign employment in first month of FY 2024/2025
Kathmandu: In the first month of the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (Shrawan, mid-July to mid-August), approximately 60,000 Nepalis departed the country for foreign employment, according to the Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE). Specifically, 59,550 Nepali workers secured labor permits during this period, marking a slight increase from the 55,575 who left in Shrawan of the previous… Continue reading 60,000 Nepalis seek foreign employment in first month of FY 2024/2025
Nepali Embassy team in Lisbon to assist with document authentication and consular services
Kathmandu: A team from the Nepali Embassy in Paris, France, is arriving in Portugal to provide consular services, including document authentication, for Nepali nationals living and working in the country. The embassy team will arrive in Lisbon on August 29, said Non-Resident Nepali Ambassador to Portugal and Nepali Ambassador to France, Sudhir Bhattarai. Ambassador Bhattarai… Continue reading Nepali Embassy team in Lisbon to assist with document authentication and consular services
World’s second-largest diamond found in Botswana
Kathmandu: The second-largest diamond ever found – a rough 2,492-carat stone – has been unearthed in Botswana at a mine owned by Canadian firm Lucara Diamond. It is the biggest find since the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond, found in South Africa in 1905 and cut into nine separate stones, many of which are in the British… Continue reading World’s second-largest diamond found in Botswana
Nepal govt lifts ban on TikTok with conditions
Kathmandu: The government has announced the lifting of the ban on TikTok, the widely-used social networking platform, following a decision made in a cabinet meeting on Thursday. The relaxation of the ban comes with specific conditions. TikTok is required to enter into an agreement with the Ministry of Information Technology and Communication to comply with… Continue reading Nepal govt lifts ban on TikTok with conditions
National Assembly unanimously endorses transitional justice bill without revisions
Kathmandu: National Assembly has passed the Bill related to transitional justice without any amendments. The Bill, which addresses the Investigation of Enforced Disappeared Persons and includes amendments to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Act, was presented to the Upper House on Thursday by Minister for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, Ajay Kumar Chaurasiya. The… Continue reading National Assembly unanimously endorses transitional justice bill without revisions
FNCCI launches major initiative to boost start-up entrepreneurship
Kathmandu: In a bid to bolster start-up entrepreneurship in Nepal, the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has unveiled a significant investment initiative. At the inaugural session of ‘Startup Nation 2030’ held on Wednesday, FNCCI President Chandra Prasad Dhakal announced the establishment of a new investment company with a capital of Rs… Continue reading FNCCI launches major initiative to boost start-up entrepreneurship