Kathmandu: A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Afghanistan’s south-eastern region on Thursday night, the third quake to hit the country in less than a week, BBC reported. The shallow tremor hit at 20:56 local time (15:36 GMT), shaking Nangarhar and Kunar provinces and sending residents rushing out of shelters. While there has been no official confirmation… Continue reading Third earthquake in six days hits South-Eastern Afghanistan
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Health ministry makes health insurance mandatory for impoverished citizens to access free critical illness treatment
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has made it compulsory for economically disadvantaged citizens to enroll in the national health insurance program in order to receive free treatment for eight types of critical illnesses. Under the new rule, effective from October 18, impoverished families must register in the insurance scheme to access treatment… Continue reading Health ministry makes health insurance mandatory for impoverished citizens to access free critical illness treatment
ISPs begin blocking unregistered social media platforms in Nepal
Kathmandu: Internet service providers across Nepal have started blocking access to social media apps and websites that are not registered in the country, following a government directive issued on Thursday. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) instructed the ban on unregistered social media and Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms, in line with a Supreme Court… Continue reading ISPs begin blocking unregistered social media platforms in Nepal
Gold price hits all-time high, reaching 207,900 per tola in Nepali market
Kathmandu: The price of gold in the domestic market today hits all-time high, reaching 207,900 per tola (11.66 grams). The price of gold has risen in the international market and its ripple has seen in the domestic market, it is said. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silvers Dealers’ Association, on Tuesday, the… Continue reading Gold price hits all-time high, reaching 207,900 per tola in Nepali market
Tourist arrivals in Nepal jump 22 percent in August
Kathmandu: Foreign tourist arrivals in Nepal rose by 22 percent in August 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). Data shows that 88,680 tourists entered Nepal by air last month, up from 72,717 in August 2024. India remained the largest source market, accounting for 40 percent of… Continue reading Tourist arrivals in Nepal jump 22 percent in August
Total lunar eclipse in night of Sept 7
Kathmandu: A total lunar eclipse will be visible from Kathmandu on the full moon night of the bright fortnight in the month of Bhadra, which falls on Sunday, September 7. According to the Nepal Calendar Fixing Committee, the eclipse will begin at 10:11 pm on September 7 and will last for three and half hours,… Continue reading Total lunar eclipse in night of Sept 7
Foreign affairs experts call for Nepal-India-China dialogue over Lipulekh dispute
Kathmandu: Foreign policy and border experts have stressed the need for a tripartite dialogue among Nepal, India, and China following the recent agreement between India and China to reopen the Lipulekh trade route, a territory claimed by Nepal. Speaking at a press meet organized by Press Chautari Nepal on Sunday, experts expressed concern over the… Continue reading Foreign affairs experts call for Nepal-India-China dialogue over Lipulekh dispute
Nepal govt approves NPO record system integration with NID and Registration Department
Kathmandu: The government has decided to integrate the records of non-profit organizations (NPOs) with the National Identity Card and Registration Department in a move aimed at strengthening oversight and transparency. According to government spokesperson and Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung, the Cabinet meeting of August 29 endorsed the affiliation of the… Continue reading Nepal govt approves NPO record system integration with NID and Registration Department
Gold hits record high of Rs 203,600 per tola in Nepal
Kathmandu: The price of gold in Nepal surged by Rs 3,000 per tola on Sunday, setting a new record high in the domestic market just days after crossing the Rs 200,000 mark for the first time. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold, which was traded at Rs 200,600… Continue reading Gold hits record high of Rs 203,600 per tola in Nepal
Nepal govt to begin 5G testing in Kathmandu and Pokhara by February
Kathmandu: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung on Sunday announced that 5G testing will begin in Kathmandu Valley and Pokhara Valley by mid-February. Speaking at a program in Kathmandu marking the 25th anniversary of the Film Development Board, Gurung said the government is in the final stage of implementing the Digital Nepal… Continue reading Nepal govt to begin 5G testing in Kathmandu and Pokhara by February