Kathmandu: Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality in Gorkha district celebrated Nepal’s mountaineering achievements by felicitating record-setting climbers, including Phunjo Jhangmu Lama, the fastest female to scale Mount Everest. Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Badri Pandey and municipality chairperson Nima Lama led the event, recognizing the climbers’ contributions to promoting Nepal’s adventure tourism. Phunjo Jhangmu… Continue reading Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality honours record-breaking mountaineers
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Nepal mandates hearing tests for newborns under new directive
Kathmandu: Minister for Health and Population Pradeep Paudel has introduced a groundbreaking directive mandating hearing tests for all newborns in Nepal. The Newborn Hearing Screening Directive 2081 BS, recently approved by the minister, requires maternity hospitals to screen for hearing issues within 12 to 24 hours of birth or during the first follow-up visit. The… Continue reading Nepal mandates hearing tests for newborns under new directive
Rabi Lamichhane receives bail with Rs 10 mn in fraud case
Kathmandu: The Rupandehi District Court on Sunday granted bail to Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane in the Supreme Cooperative fraud case. A single bench led by Judge Pralhad Kumar Yogi issued the order after days of closed-door hearings, court magistrate Kumar Khatiwada confirmed. Lamichhane, a former home minister, has now paid a cumulative bail… Continue reading Rabi Lamichhane receives bail with Rs 10 mn in fraud case
Nepal to raise permit fees for Mt Everest expedition
Kathmandu: Nepal will increase Mount Everest climbing permit fees starting September, marking the first hike in nearly ten years. During the peak climbing season (April-May), permits will cost $15,000, up 36% from the current $11,000. Off-season permits will also see similar increases, rising to $7,500 for September-November and $3,750 for December-February. Mountaineering and trekking contribute… Continue reading Nepal to raise permit fees for Mt Everest expedition
New navigation system eases landing issues at GBIA
Kathmandu: Landing difficulties caused by dense fog at Bhairahawa’s Gautam Buddha International Airport have been resolved with the introduction of a new navigation system. The airport has implemented the Required Navigation Performance Authorization Required (RNP AR) system from today. This advanced technology allows aircraft to land with visibility as low as 800 meters, significantly lower… Continue reading New navigation system eases landing issues at GBIA
Trump begins second term with sweeping policy reversals and executive actions
Kathmandu: President Donald Trump began his second term with a flurry of executive actions, swiftly overturning key policies from the Biden administration and implementing his campaign promises. Among his first moves, Trump issued pardons for approximately 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot and ordered the dismissal of federal cases against his political… Continue reading Trump begins second term with sweeping policy reversals and executive actions
Health Minister proposes collaboration with security forces to ease patient load
Kathmandu: Minister of Health and Population, Pradeep Paudel, has proposed collaboration with hospitals operated by security agencies to reduce the patient burden in government hospitals. During a meeting with the Inspector General of Police, senior military officials, and heads of health services run by security forces, Minister Paudel suggested utilizing vacant operation wards in these… Continue reading Health Minister proposes collaboration with security forces to ease patient load
CAN suspends Sandeep Lamichhane for disciplinary breach
Kathmandu: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has taken disciplinary action against national cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane for misconduct during the Jai Trophy cricket tournament held in Birgunj and Janakpur. Lamichhane was penalized for disputing an umpire’s decision and posting about the matter on social media, which violated CAN’s code of conduct. As part of the… Continue reading CAN suspends Sandeep Lamichhane for disciplinary breach
Korean special envoy visits Nepal, highlights 50 years of diplomatic relations
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
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