Kathmandu: Nearly 1,000 people were arrested on Sunday in a sweeping immigration crackdown as part of US President Donald Trump’s push for mass deportations. The raids targeted sanctuary cities, with Chicago being a key focus. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also conducted operations in Miami and parts of New Jersey, escalating enforcement efforts. Tensions over… Continue reading Nearly 1,000 arrested in US immigration raids as mass deportations begin
Month: January 2025
Cybersecurity advisory issued for government offices and employees in Nepal
Kathmandu: The National Cyber Security Center has issued a cybersecurity advisory aimed at safeguarding government offices and employees from potential cyber threats. The advisory, released on January 22, outlines 21 key measures, including regular website updates, password changes, antivirus updates, and network security. The advisory emphasizes regular updates to government websites and applications and urges… Continue reading Cybersecurity advisory issued for government offices and employees in Nepal
Finance Minister calls for efficiency in customs to meet revenue targets
Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel acknowledged challenges in meeting the revenue target for the current fiscal year despite some improvement over the previous year. Speaking at an event organized by the Department of Customs on International Customs Day, he urged customs and tax administration to enhance efficiency under growing pressure… Continue reading Finance Minister calls for efficiency in customs to meet revenue targets
Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality honours record-breaking mountaineers
Kathmandu: Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality in Gorkha district celebrated Nepal’s mountaineering achievements by felicitating record-setting climbers, including Phunjo Jhangmu Lama, the fastest female to scale Mount Everest. Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Badri Pandey and municipality chairperson Nima Lama led the event, recognizing the climbers’ contributions to promoting Nepal’s adventure tourism. Phunjo Jhangmu… Continue reading Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality honours record-breaking mountaineers
Nepal mandates hearing tests for newborns under new directive
Kathmandu: Minister for Health and Population Pradeep Paudel has introduced a groundbreaking directive mandating hearing tests for all newborns in Nepal. The Newborn Hearing Screening Directive 2081 BS, recently approved by the minister, requires maternity hospitals to screen for hearing issues within 12 to 24 hours of birth or during the first follow-up visit. The… Continue reading Nepal mandates hearing tests for newborns under new directive
Rabi Lamichhane receives bail with Rs 10 mn in fraud case
Kathmandu: The Rupandehi District Court on Sunday granted bail to Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane in the Supreme Cooperative fraud case. A single bench led by Judge Pralhad Kumar Yogi issued the order after days of closed-door hearings, court magistrate Kumar Khatiwada confirmed. Lamichhane, a former home minister, has now paid a cumulative bail… Continue reading Rabi Lamichhane receives bail with Rs 10 mn in fraud case
Nepal to raise permit fees for Mt Everest expedition
Kathmandu: Nepal will increase Mount Everest climbing permit fees starting September, marking the first hike in nearly ten years. During the peak climbing season (April-May), permits will cost $15,000, up 36% from the current $11,000. Off-season permits will also see similar increases, rising to $7,500 for September-November and $3,750 for December-February. Mountaineering and trekking contribute… Continue reading Nepal to raise permit fees for Mt Everest expedition
New navigation system eases landing issues at GBIA
Kathmandu: Landing difficulties caused by dense fog at Bhairahawa’s Gautam Buddha International Airport have been resolved with the introduction of a new navigation system. The airport has implemented the Required Navigation Performance Authorization Required (RNP AR) system from today. This advanced technology allows aircraft to land with visibility as low as 800 meters, significantly lower… Continue reading New navigation system eases landing issues at GBIA
Trump begins second term with sweeping policy reversals and executive actions
Kathmandu: President Donald Trump began his second term with a flurry of executive actions, swiftly overturning key policies from the Biden administration and implementing his campaign promises. Among his first moves, Trump issued pardons for approximately 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot and ordered the dismissal of federal cases against his political… Continue reading Trump begins second term with sweeping policy reversals and executive actions
Health Minister proposes collaboration with security forces to ease patient load
Kathmandu: Minister of Health and Population, Pradeep Paudel, has proposed collaboration with hospitals operated by security agencies to reduce the patient burden in government hospitals. During a meeting with the Inspector General of Police, senior military officials, and heads of health services run by security forces, Minister Paudel suggested utilizing vacant operation wards in these… Continue reading Health Minister proposes collaboration with security forces to ease patient load