Kathmandu: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced an open call for applications for the position of head coach for the men’s national cricket team. The vacancy was officially announced through a notice issued on Saturday. According to CAN, the ideal candidate must hold an ECB or Cricket Australia Level 3 coaching certification or… Continue reading CAN opens applications for Men’s National Team head coach
Month: February 2025
KOICA and UNFPA launch SAFE-Girls project to empower Nepali women and girls
Kathmandu: The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have launched the SAFE-Girls project in Nepal to combat gender-based violence and harmful practices affecting adolescent girls and young women. The initiative, officially launched on February 14, is backed by a US$ 6.6 million budget and will be implemented across 20… Continue reading KOICA and UNFPA launch SAFE-Girls project to empower Nepali women and girls
Nepal govt launches online labour permit approval for UAE-based Nepali workers
Kathmandu: The government has launched an online labour permit approval service for Nepali migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The initiative, operational from the Nepalese Embassy in Abu Dhabi, makes it the second diplomatic mission to offer this service after the Embassy of Nepal in Muscat. Labour, Employment, and Social Security Minister Sarat… Continue reading Nepal govt launches online labour permit approval for UAE-based Nepali workers
PM appoints NRNA President Badri KC to Industry, Commerce Dialogue Council
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has appointed Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) President Badri KC as a member of the Industry, Commerce, and Promotion Dialogue Council. The appointment, based on a Cabinet decision from December 20, 2024, falls under the 2075 BS Industry, Commerce, and Promotion Dialogue Council (Formation) Order. The council, formed to facilitate… Continue reading PM appoints NRNA President Badri KC to Industry, Commerce Dialogue Council
Venezuelan migrants stranded in Tijuana amid U.S. policy shift
Kathmandu: Margelis Rodriguez and her two children arrived in Tijuana with hopes of entering the United States legally, only to find themselves stranded after the sudden cancellation of their immigration appointment. Their journey, marked by months of travel and hardship, reflects the uncertainty faced by thousands of migrants caught in limbo following policy changes under… Continue reading Venezuelan migrants stranded in Tijuana amid U.S. policy shift
Japan to recruit 20,000 Nepali caregivers in health sector
Kathmandu: Japan is set to recruit 20,000 Nepali workers as caregivers under the newly signed Nepal-Japan Service Exchange Program. The agreement, announced at a press conference on Monday, involves Nepali and Japanese companies collaborating to facilitate the recruitment process. Representatives from Japan’s Genkou Research Institute, Kozai Koson Corporation, and Progressive Staff Agency, along with Nepal’s… Continue reading Japan to recruit 20,000 Nepali caregivers in health sector
Nepal’s IT services export surpass Rs 28.5 billion in six nonths
Kathmandu: Nepal’s export of Information Technology (IT) goods and services has seen a steady rise, reaching over Rs 28.5 billion in the first six months of the Fiscal Year 2024/25, according to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). In the five months from mid-July to mid-December, IT exports totaled Rs 22.89 billion. The data indicates a significant… Continue reading Nepal’s IT services export surpass Rs 28.5 billion in six nonths
Everest region stakeholders oppose commercial helicopter flights
Kathmandu: The Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality has formally opposed the operation of commercial helicopter flights in the Everest region, citing local stakeholders’ concerns. In a letter to the District Administration Office (DAO) in Solukhumbu on Sunday, the municipality stated that stakeholders have only agreed to limited helicopter operations under strict regulations. The decision follows… Continue reading Everest region stakeholders oppose commercial helicopter flights
Astronomers detect enormous radio jet from early universe Quasar
Kathmandu: Telescopes worldwide have detected a massive radio jet from a quasar that dates back to the first 1 billion years of the universe, making it the largest of its kind ever observed from this early cosmic era, according to a study published in Astrophysical Journal Letters. At more than 200,000 light-years across—twice the width… Continue reading Astronomers detect enormous radio jet from early universe Quasar
Trump to announce 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports
Kathmandu: According to the Associated Press (AP), former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, including those from Canada and Mexico. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump confirmed that additional trade duties would be announced later in the week. He also reaffirmed his… Continue reading Trump to announce 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports