Kathmandu: Renowned Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has arrived in Nepal for the much-anticipated premiere of the film Shambhala. Directed by Min Bahadur Bham, the premiere is scheduled for Sunday. Shambhala has made waves in the film industry by becoming the first Nepali film to be selected for the Berlin Film Festival. Additionally, the film’s lead… Continue reading Bollywood star Nawazuddin Siddiqui arrives Nepal for “Shambhala” premiere
Month: September 2024
CIAA to ban share trading activities at Singha Durbar
Kathmandu: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) is poised to enforce a ban on share trading activities within Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal’s government, following multiple complaints about misuse of office time. The CIAA has decided to shut down the Trade Management System (TMS) used for share trading within the… Continue reading CIAA to ban share trading activities at Singha Durbar
Nepal Police Academy and Tribhuvan University partner to launch Masters in Police Sciences
Kathmandu: In a significant development for law enforcement education, the Nepal Police Academy and Tribhuvan University (TU) have formalized a partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on Friday at the police headquarters. This agreement marks the introduction of a Masters in Police Sciences (MPS) program in Nepal. The MOU was signed by Inspector… Continue reading Nepal Police Academy and Tribhuvan University partner to launch Masters in Police Sciences
‘Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival’ kicks off
Kathmandu: The third edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) commenced at Hotel Himalaya in Lalitpur. The event, themed “Nepal: The Gateway to Asian Art, Culture, and Literature,” was jointly inaugurated by Bhupal Rai, Chancellor of Nepal Academy, KLF Founder Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Kathmandu KLF Director Ranjana Niraula, Deputy Chief of Mission of the… Continue reading ‘Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival’ kicks off
Deepak Raj Joshi reappointed as Nepal Tourism Board CEO
Kathmandu: Deepak Joshi has been reappointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), the country’s national tourism organization. Joshi, who previously served as NTB CEO from December 2016 to December 2019, secured the position once again after a competitive election against former CEO Dhanjaya Regmi and Gyaneshwar Mahoto. The CEO position… Continue reading Deepak Raj Joshi reappointed as Nepal Tourism Board CEO
Forest Minister for Gandaki Province Deepak Manange resigns
Kathmandu: Rajiv Gurung, a minister in Gandaki Province, has resigned from his position. Gurung, who is popularly known as Deepak Manange, submitted his resignation via a letter to Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pande through his personal secretary. During today’s government reorganization, Chief Minister Pande appointed Manange to the Ministry of Forests and Environment. However, Manange… Continue reading Forest Minister for Gandaki Province Deepak Manange resigns
Putin welcomed in Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant
Kathmandu: Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Mongolia, his first visit to an International Criminal Court (ICC) member since it issued a warrant for his arrest last year. He was welcomed by Mongolia’s leader at a lavish ceremony in the Asian nation’s capital Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday. The Russian leader is wanted by the court… Continue reading Putin welcomed in Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant
New Zealand increases tourist entry tax
Kathmandu: New Zealand will steeply increase an entry tax for foreign tourists in a move some fear could deter visitors. The cost of the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy will near triple to NZ$100 (£47.20) from NZ$35 (£16.52) from 1 October. The government said this is to help economic growth and “ensure visitors contribute… Continue reading New Zealand increases tourist entry tax
KMC Mayor Balen’s facebook post removed following community guidelines violation
Kathmandu: Bhupadev Shah, private secretary to Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balen, confirmed that a Facebook status featuring a photo of UML Lumbini Province Assembly Member Rekha Sharma was recently taken down from the Mayor’s official page. The removal followed Facebook’s designation of the post as a violation of its Community Guidelines. Shah explained, “The… Continue reading KMC Mayor Balen’s facebook post removed following community guidelines violation
Hetauda office cracks down on 35 industries for child labor violations
Kathmandu: In the fiscal year 2023/24, significant measures were taken against 35 industrial institutions and employers found guilty of using child labor, a practice deemed illegal under current regulations. The Labor and Employment Office in Hetauda carried out a comprehensive monitoring operation, inspecting 95 industries to ensure compliance with labor laws. As a result, those… Continue reading Hetauda office cracks down on 35 industries for child labor violations