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Nepal-India agree to hold next border talks in Kathmandu in August

Kathmandu: Nepal and India have agreed to convene the next meeting of the Survey Officials’ Committee (SOC) in Nepal in August 2025, as part of ongoing bilateral efforts to manage and maintain the border between the two countries. The agreement was reached during the 7th meeting of the Boundary Working Group (BWG), which reviewed progress… Continue reading Nepal-India agree to hold next border talks in Kathmandu in August

Indian film icons Amol Palekar, Illa Arun, and Prajakta Koli to attend Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival in September

Kathmandu: Indian cinema legends Amol Palekar, Illa Arun, and digital sensation Prajakta Koli are set to headline the 4th edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF), scheduled to be held on September 13 and 14 at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu. KLF Founder and Director Rashmi Ranjan Parida announced the high-profile participation on… Continue reading Indian film icons Amol Palekar, Illa Arun, and Prajakta Koli to attend Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival in September

NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2025 to feature over 50 auto brands, launching 35 new vehicles

Kathmandu: The Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) announced that the Nepal Mobility Expo 2025 will be held from August 6 to 10 at the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Grounds in Kathmandu, showcasing more than 50 auto brands and launching 35 new vehicles, including 15 two-wheelers, 15 four-wheelers, and 5 commercial vehicles. At a press conference… Continue reading NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2025 to feature over 50 auto brands, launching 35 new vehicles

Civil society leaders urge Nepal to condemn Gaza atrocities, criticize silence on Israeli actions

File Photo People work to put out a fire engulfing a van, as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, southern Israel October 7, 2023. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Kathmandu: A group of prominent civil society leaders has called on the Government of Nepal to break its silence on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and publicly condemn what they describe as genocide and large-scale atrocities committed by the Israeli government. In a strongly worded letter submitted to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and… Continue reading Civil society leaders urge Nepal to condemn Gaza atrocities, criticize silence on Israeli actions

Supreme Court orders government to draft new law for cow protection

Kathmandu: The Supreme Court has directed the government to draft and present a separate bill in Parliament aimed at the protection and promotion of cows, Nepal’s national animal, citing inadequate current efforts. In a ruling made public last week, a joint bench of Justices Kumar Regmi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel emphasized the need for a… Continue reading Supreme Court orders government to draft new law for cow protection

Indian nationals caught smuggling Thai cannabis through Nepal, say authorities

Kathmandu: Indian nationals are increasingly involved in smuggling cannabis produced in Thailand into India via Nepal, according to Nepal’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). In the past month alone, eight Indian citizens have been arrested in Nepal while attempting to traffic Thai cannabis. Authorities say the country is being used as a key transit point in… Continue reading Indian nationals caught smuggling Thai cannabis through Nepal, say authorities

U.S. Military deepens role along southern border amid historic drop in crossings

File photo: President Donald Trump reacts during a campaign rally in Battle Creek, Michigan, December 18, 2019, on the day the House of Representatives voted to impeach him. Photo courtesy: Reuters

Kathmandu: U.S. military forces have taken on an increasingly central role in patrolling the U.S.-Mexico border, as part of an aggressive immigration strategy spearheaded by the Trump administration, the Associated Press (AP) reports. Troop deployments along the border have tripled to 7,600 personnel, with every branch of the military engaged. The mission overseen from a… Continue reading U.S. Military deepens role along southern border amid historic drop in crossings

Border violence between Thailand and Cambodia escalates, drawing international concern

Kathmandu: Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have sharply escalated, with at least 16 people dead and tens of thousands displaced as both countries trade heavy fire along the border, BBC reported on Thursday. Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned that the situation “could move towards war,” as fighting involving heavy weapons spread to at… Continue reading Border violence between Thailand and Cambodia escalates, drawing international concern

Government mobilizes urgent response as Madhes faces deepening water crisis

Kathmandu: Amid a severe drinking water shortage and ongoing drought in the Tarai-Madhes region, Minister for Drinking Water Pradeep Yadav has ordered immediate mobilization of human resources to address the crisis. This comes as the federal government officially declared Madhes a disaster-stricken area for three months, following recommendations from the provincial government and Home Minister… Continue reading Government mobilizes urgent response as Madhes faces deepening water crisis