Kathmandu: Nepal and Russia have begun discussions to expand their bilateral trade beyond the traditional imports of crude oil and sunflower oil, according to the Nepal Foreign Trade Association (NFTA). At a meeting held on August 18 in Kathmandu, Nepali officials and Russian representatives agreed to explore opportunities in various other goods and services, including… Continue reading Nepal, Russia begin talks on expanding bilateral trade beyond oil and sunflower seeds
Month: August 2025
Trump hosts Zelensky, European leaders for Washington Talks amid fresh Russian strikes
Kathmandu: Former U.S. President Donald Trump called it a “big day” at the White House on Monday as he prepared to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and key European leaders for high-stakes talks on the Russia-Ukraine war. The summit comes just hours after Russian missile strikes killed at least 10 people in Ukraine, prompting Zelensky… Continue reading Trump hosts Zelensky, European leaders for Washington Talks amid fresh Russian strikes
President Paudel urges nations to uphold Paris agreement at regional climate conference
Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel on Monday urged all countries to honor their commitments under the Paris Agreement, warning that both developed and developing nations must act to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Speaking at the opening of the Hindu Kush Himalaya Parliamentarians’ Conference in Kathmandu, Paudel said rising temperatures in the region… Continue reading President Paudel urges nations to uphold Paris agreement at regional climate conference
WHO declares Nepal rubella-free, sixth country in South-East Asia to eliminate disease
Kathmandu: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday confirmed that Nepal has eliminated rubella as a public health problem, making it the sixth country in the South-East Asia region to achieve the milestone. The certification follows a review by the Regional Verification Commission for measles and rubella elimination, which assessed Nepal’s disease surveillance and vaccine… Continue reading WHO declares Nepal rubella-free, sixth country in South-East Asia to eliminate disease
Chamber urges Nepal to leverage 10% tariff advantage to boost exports to US
Kathmandu: Kiran Prakash Shakya, president of the Nepal-USA Chamber of Commerce, has urged Nepal to capitalize on the 10 percent base tariff imposed by the United States to increase exports to the American market. Speaking at the chamber’s 24th annual general meeting on Thursday, Shakya said Nepal holds a comparative advantage at a time when… Continue reading Chamber urges Nepal to leverage 10% tariff advantage to boost exports to US
Redmi launches new smartwatches in Nepal, targeting active lifestyle users
Kathmandu: Global technology brand Xiaomi has introduced two new smartwatches in Nepal under its Redmi sub-brand, expanding options in the country’s growing wearable market. The Redmi Watch 5 Active and Redmi Watch 5 Lite with GNSS aim to address consumer demand for longer battery life, precise navigation, and durable designs, the company announced. The Redmi… Continue reading Redmi launches new smartwatches in Nepal, targeting active lifestyle users
Society International joins hands with FPCA to back autism services in Nepal
Kathmandu: Society International Travels (SI) has entered into a partnership with Friends of Parents of Children with Autism (FPCA), pledging yearlong monthly financial support to the nonprofit as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative. The first installment was handed over on Monday to FPCA president Elina Bajracharya Tuladhar during a ceremony in Kathmandu. “Autism… Continue reading Society International joins hands with FPCA to back autism services in Nepal
Rabi Lamichhane shifted to Nakkhu jail from Rupandehi
Kathmandu: The Department of Prison Management has shifted the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, from Rupandehi prison to Nakkhu prison in Lalitpur. Rabi is jailed on charges of embezzling cooperative organizations’ funds. Department’s Information Officer Sanesh Prasad Joshi shared that Rabi was brought to Kathmandu this evening by an aircraft from… Continue reading Rabi Lamichhane shifted to Nakkhu jail from Rupandehi
Nepal government endorses National AI Policy
Kathmandu: The government has decided to endorse the ‘National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, 2082 BS. The Policy presented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology before the government was approved by the August 11 Cabinet meeting. Minister for Communications and Information and government Spokesperson Prithvi Subba Gurung shared this unveiling the decisions of the… Continue reading Nepal government endorses National AI Policy
Nepali parliament pass Information Technology and Cyber Security Bill
Kathmandu: Today’s meeting of the House of Representatives has passed the ‘Information Technology and Cyber Security Bill-2082’ unanimously. Though the proposal seeking its passage was tabled in yesterday’s meeting it could not be passed for lack of quorum, said Speaker Devraj Ghimire. He mentioned that a programme was set to table a bill related to… Continue reading Nepali parliament pass Information Technology and Cyber Security Bill