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
Month: August 2025
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
Digital Nepal Framework 2.0 to be enforced this year: Minister Gurung
Kathmandu: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has announced that the government will implement the Digital Nepal Framework (DNF) 2.0 within this year. Speaking at a meeting of the Development, Economic Affairs and Good Governance Committee under the National Assembly on Tuesday, Gurung said the updated framework has been prepared and will… Continue reading Digital Nepal Framework 2.0 to be enforced this year: Minister Gurung
Nepal committed to climate-resilient agriculture: Minister Adhikari
Kathmandu: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Ramnath Adhikari has pledged to promote inclusive and climate-resilient farming in Nepal, emphasizing climate-friendly agriculture, sustainable livestock practices, and the use of advanced technologies. Speaking at the “Interregional Dialogues on Family Farming” in Kathmandu on Tuesday, Adhikari said Nepal is prioritizing irrigation expansion, cold storage facilities, value chain… Continue reading Nepal committed to climate-resilient agriculture: Minister Adhikari
Nepathya performs before 10,000 fans at London’s Wembley Arena
Kathmandu: Nepali band Nepathya drew a crowd of 10,000 at the world-famous Wembley Arena in London on Saturday, marking its return to the venue 12 years after its first milestone performance there. Led by frontman Amrit Gurung, the band performed a setlist that included hits such as Koshiko Pani, Aanganai Bhari, and Rato Ra Chandra… Continue reading Nepathya performs before 10,000 fans at London’s Wembley Arena
India approves additional 200 MW electricity import from Nepal
Kathmandu: India has approved the purchase of an additional 200 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Nepal, raising Nepal’s total export capacity to India to 1,010.9 MW. The approval, granted on August 11, will remain valid until October 31, 2025. The latest decision allows imports from six hydropower projects — Likhu (2), Likhu Khola A, Lower… Continue reading India approves additional 200 MW electricity import from Nepal
Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodríguez announce engagement
Kathmandu: Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo is engaged to his long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez. Rodríguez, 31, revealed the news on Instagram on Monday, posting a photo with a large ring and the caption in Spanish: “Yes, I do. In this and in all my lives.” The couple, together since 2016, share two daughters. Rodríguez has… Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodríguez announce engagement
US, China extend trade truce until November, avoiding new tariff hikes
Kathmandu: The United States and China have agreed to extend their trade truce until 10 November, hours before higher tariffs were set to take effect, BBC reported. In a joint statement, both sides confirmed that the 30% US tariff on Chinese imports and China’s 10% tariff on US goods will remain in place for another… Continue reading US, China extend trade truce until November, avoiding new tariff hikes
Nepal waives expedition fees for 97 peaks to boost remote tourism
Kathmandu: Nepal will now allow climbers to scale 97 mountains for free over the next two years in an effort to promote tourism in remote regions, the government announced. The Tourism Department said the fee waiver applies to peaks between 5,970 metres and 7,132 metres in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, two of the country’s poorest… Continue reading Nepal waives expedition fees for 97 peaks to boost remote tourism