Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has instructed ministers and secretaries to prioritize increasing production and employment in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget. During a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar on Thursday, PM Oli emphasized that the budget must reflect national needs and priorities. He said good governance is essential… Continue reading PM Oli directs focus on production and employment in upcoming budget
Month: April 2025
53 artists from 20 countries join heritage walk in Kirtipur
Kathmandu: A group of 53 tattoo artists from 20 countries participated in a special heritage walk in Kirtipur, immersing themselves in the rich cultural and historical fabric of the ancient city. These artists are in Nepal participating in upcoming Nepal Tattoo Convention 2025. The international artists were warmly welcomed by the Kirtipur Community Homestay, reflecting… Continue reading 53 artists from 20 countries join heritage walk in Kirtipur
PM Oli pledges $100,000 to AIT during visit to Thailand
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli reaffirmed Nepal’s long-standing ties with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand on Thursday, pledging USD 100,000 in support of the institution’s academic mission during a high-level visit. PM Oli, accompanied by a delegation including Ambassador Dhan Bahadur Oli, addressed the AIT community and underscored Nepal’s commitment to… Continue reading PM Oli pledges $100,000 to AIT during visit to Thailand
Light rain brings relief to Kathmandu as air pollution remains high
Kathmandu: Light rain fell across parts of the Kathmandu Valley on Wednesday afternoon, offering a potential reprieve from the high levels of air pollution that have gripped the region in recent days. According to Hydrology and Meteorology, rainfall was recorded in several locations including Tribhuvan International Airport, Tinkune, Phulchoki, Chandragiri, Sallaghari in Bhaktapur, and Duwakot.… Continue reading Light rain brings relief to Kathmandu as air pollution remains high
Stakeholders urge govt to set EV standards amid dumping concerns
Kathmandu: Stakeholders at the NADA Auto Dialogue have urged the government to establish clear standards for electric vehicles (EVs) imported into Nepal, warning that unchecked imports could turn the country into a dumping ground for substandard vehicles. Speaking at the event, Nepal Bankers’ Association President Santosh Koirala expressed concern over the rapid rise in EV… Continue reading Stakeholders urge govt to set EV standards amid dumping concerns
Genetically engineered ‘Dire Wolves’ born in U.S.
Kathmandu: Three genetically engineered wolf pups resembling the extinct dire wolf have been born and are now living in a secure, undisclosed location in the United States, according to Colossal Biosciences, a biotech firm working to revive lost species. The pups, aged three to six months, are already around 80 pounds and are expected to… Continue reading Genetically engineered ‘Dire Wolves’ born in U.S.
U.S. colleges alarmed as international student visas revoked without notice
Kathmandu: Universities across the United States are raising alarms as an increasing number of international students are having their visas unexpectedly revoked, in what college officials describe as a troubling shift in federal immigration enforcement, according to the Associated Press (AP). Institutions including Harvard, Stanford, the University of Michigan, UCLA, and Ohio State University have… Continue reading U.S. colleges alarmed as international student visas revoked without notice
Global clean energy surpasses 40%, but CO2 emissions hit record high: Ember Report
Kathmadu: More than 40 percent of the world’s electricity was generated from clean energy sources in 2024, the highest share since the 1940s, according to a new report by the global energy think tank Ember. However, global carbon dioxide emissions rose to an all-time high, driven by increased electricity demand during an unusually hot year.… Continue reading Global clean energy surpasses 40%, but CO2 emissions hit record high: Ember Report
Nepal begins preparations to exit FATF grey list
Kathmandu: Nepal has initiated groundwork to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, with a key meeting of the Asset Laundering Prevention Directive Committee held on Monday to finalize and implement a national action plan. The meeting decided to enforce a detailed plan outlining responsible agencies, specific activities, and deadlines to address shortcomings… Continue reading Nepal begins preparations to exit FATF grey list
Cabinet scraps directive on Nagarik App management
Kathmandu: The government has scrapped the Nagarik App (Operation and Management) Directive, 2078, according to a Cabinet decision made on Sunday. Government spokesperson and Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, announced the decision at a press briefing held at Singha Durbar on Monday. The Cabinet has also formed a delegation led by… Continue reading Cabinet scraps directive on Nagarik App management