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
Month: August 2025
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
Cases of banking frauds, financial crimes up in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: The District Police Range has received a maximum number of cases related to the banking fraud in the last fiscal year. A total of 12,915 cases related to banking fraud and financial crime were registered in the Range in the last one year, according to the Chief of the Range, Bishow Adhikari. The Range… Continue reading Cases of banking frauds, financial crimes up in Kathmandu
Monsoon wind remains active in western part of Nepal
Kathmandu: The Weather Forecasting Division has stated that the monsoon wind has remained active in the western belt of the country compared to the eastern part. The Division said that the Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces and the hilly region of the country will remain generally cloudy today and remaining other parts will be partly… Continue reading Monsoon wind remains active in western part of Nepal
Nepal, Spain explore stronger trade and cultural ties
Kathmandu: Nepal’s International Relations and Global Diplomacy Dialogue (IRGDD) and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce have held talks aimed at boosting cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, and other sectors of mutual interest. IRGDD President Amb. Dr. Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal met with visiting Spanish Chamber of Commerce Director-General Inmaculada Riera i Reñé on August 12… Continue reading Nepal, Spain explore stronger trade and cultural ties