Kathmandu: South Korean Special Envoy Lee Jeongkyu, representing the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, recently visited Nepal to strengthen bilateral cooperation. During his visit, he held high-level discussions with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Bishnu Prasad Paudel, Minister of Labour, Employment, and Social Security Sharat Singh Bhandari, and Foreign… Continue reading Korean special envoy visits Nepal, highlights 50 years of diplomatic relations
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Indian court convicts man in trainee doctor’s rape and murder
Kathmandu: A court in India has convicted Sanjay Roy, a hospital volunteer, for the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in August 2024—a crime that triggered nationwide protests and reignited concerns over the safety of healthcare workers, especially women. Roy was found guilty by Judge Anirban Das at a court in Kolkata,… Continue reading Indian court convicts man in trainee doctor’s rape and murder
Displaced Gazans return home
Kathmandu: The long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has come into effect following a brief delay, allowing displaced Palestinians to return to the cities they were forced to flee. As part of the agreement, the first three Israeli hostages—31-year-old Doron Steinbrecher, 28-year-old dual British-Israeli citizen Emily Damari, and 24-year-old Romi Gonen—are set to be released… Continue reading Displaced Gazans return home
Supreme Court clears way for implementation of NID
Kathmandu: The Supreme Court has dismissed a writ petition demanding a halt to the implementation of the National Identity Card, paving the way for the government to enforce the system for various services. A three-member bench comprising Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut and Justices Abdul Aziz Musalman and Nripdhwaj Niraula rejected the petition filed by… Continue reading Supreme Court clears way for implementation of NID
Nepali hostage not included in initial Hamas Ceasefire release list
Kathmandu: Nepali national Bipin Joshi, abducted during Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, was not included in the initial list of hostages to be released under the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire agreement. Joshi, who was in Israel as part of the “Learn and Earn” agricultural study program, was taken hostage from Alumim Kibbutz during the assault.… Continue reading Nepali hostage not included in initial Hamas Ceasefire release list
Nepal-Chinese Educational & Cultural Center celebrates Visit Nepal Year 2025
Kathmandu: A special cultural program blending Nepali and Chinese traditions was held in Bhaktapur on Saturday to mark the announcement of Visit Nepal Year 2025 and the Chinese New Year. The event was graced by Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song, Bhaktapur Mayor Sunil Prajapati, and Nepal Tourism Board Head Deepak Raj Joshi. The highlight… Continue reading Nepal-Chinese Educational & Cultural Center celebrates Visit Nepal Year 2025
Sandeep Lamichhane hints at retirement, fans speculate over emotional post
Kathmandu: Nepali cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane has sparked speculation about his retirement following an emotional social media post on Saturday night. In the post, Lamichhane expressed deep gratitude to his supporters, stating, “The incredible people of this country and this beautiful nation have always stood by me, providing unwavering support at every step of my journey.… Continue reading Sandeep Lamichhane hints at retirement, fans speculate over emotional post
Nepal Embassy in Berlin warns of rising fraudulent job offers in Europe
Kathmandu: The Nepali Embassy in Berlin has raised alarm over an increase in fraudulent employment schemes targeting Nepali citizens in Europe. In a notice issued on Friday, the embassy cautioned Nepalis to remain vigilant, highlighting cases of workers in Romania, Croatia, and Malta being trafficked illegally to Poland and Bulgaria under the pretense of lucrative… Continue reading Nepal Embassy in Berlin warns of rising fraudulent job offers in Europe
Nepal govt borrows Rs 240 bn amid revenue shortfall and soaring expenditure
Kathmandu: The government borrowed Rs 240.08 billion in the first five months of the current fiscal year, grappling with mounting recurrent expenditures and sluggish revenue collection. Data from the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) reveals that between mid-July and mid-December, the government raised Rs 181.05 billion through domestic borrowing and Rs 59.03 billion via external… Continue reading Nepal govt borrows Rs 240 bn amid revenue shortfall and soaring expenditure
TikTok shuts down in the U.S.
Kathmandu: TikTok, the popular short-video platform, has been shut down in the United States following the enforcement of the “Ban or Divest Law” passed last year. The platform was officially blocked from Sunday onward, marking a significant move in the tech world. TikTok has been removed from both Apple’s and Google’s app stores in the… Continue reading TikTok shuts down in the U.S.