Alarming rise in online violence against female politicians in Nepal

Kathmandu: A new report by the Open Nepal Initiative (ONI) has unveiled a troubling increase in online violence targeting female politicians in Nepal, shedding light on the pervasive nature of this issue and its detrimental impact on democratic participation and public discourse. The findings, which are based on three months of monitoring the social media… Continue reading Alarming rise in online violence against female politicians in Nepal

Foreign Minister calls for feminism-oriented foreign policy to promote equality

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Kathmandu: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba has urged the global adoption of a feminism-oriented foreign policy to foster equality and protect the rights of marginalized groups, particularly the LGBTQI+ community. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Wednesday, Dr. Rana highlighted the potential of such a policy… Continue reading Foreign Minister calls for feminism-oriented foreign policy to promote equality

Nepal’s income from IT service exports increases by over 20 percent

Kathmandu: Nepal’s income from the export of information technology (IT) services has seen a significant boost, rising by 20.28 percent in the first four months of the fiscal year 2024/25, compared to the same period last fiscal year. According to data released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), by mid-November, the country had earned Rs 6.69… Continue reading Nepal’s income from IT service exports increases by over 20 percent

CIAA raids Department of Passport over e-Passport irregularities

Kathmandu: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has raided the Department of Passport (DoP) following allegations of irregularities linked to server hacking and issues in the printing of e-passports. The raid, conducted last Thursday, resulted in the seizure of all relevant documents, according to CIAA sources. The investigation centers on a… Continue reading CIAA raids Department of Passport over e-Passport irregularities

Nepal Premier League winner to receive Rs 11 million cash prize

Kathmandu: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the prize money for the teams that have made it to the playoffs of the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL). In a statement released on Tuesday, CAN confirmed that the winning team will take home a cash prize of Rs 11 million. The runner-up will receive… Continue reading Nepal Premier League winner to receive Rs 11 million cash prize

Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California

Kathmandu: A tornado near a mall in central California swept up cars, uprooted trees and sent several people to the hospital. In San Francisco, authorities issued the first-ever tornado warning. Elsewhere, inclement weather plagued areas of the U.S., with dangerous conditions including heavy snow in upstate New York, a major ice storm in Midwest states… Continue reading Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California

European Union continues flight ban on all Nepali airlines

Kathmandu: The European Union (EU) has once again imposed a flight ban on all Nepalese airlines, preventing them from operating in European airspace. This decision is included in the latest update of the EU’s “Safety List,” which lists airlines and aviation service providers deemed unsafe to fly in European skies. The ban applies to all… Continue reading European Union continues flight ban on all Nepali airlines

Home Minister Lekhak assures consensus on constitutional amendment

Kathmandu: Minister for Home Affairs, Ramesh Lekhak, has assured that the government will ensure consensus from all political parties to amend the Constitution, emphasizing the importance of this amendment for strengthening Nepal’s federal democratic republic and promoting inclusion. Speaking at a press meet organized by the Nepal Press Union, Chitwan chapter, today, Lekhak stated that… Continue reading Home Minister Lekhak assures consensus on constitutional amendment

Kathmandu Valley records coldest day as temperature drops to 2°C

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Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Valley has experienced its coldest day of the winter season today, with the minimum temperature recorded at 2°C. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Weather Forecasting Division, the temperature dropped from 3.1°C on Friday to 2°C today. The weather bulletin released by the Department highlighted a sharp decline in temperatures… Continue reading Kathmandu Valley records coldest day as temperature drops to 2°C

Rajbiraj airport to begin night flights after installation of advanced landing technology

Kathmandu: Rajbiraj Airport is set to commence night operations starting December 16, following the successful installation of a new instrument flight landing system (ILS) that enables safe flying in low visibility conditions. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) announced the milestone after Buddha Air conducted a test flight on Friday, with the participation of… Continue reading Rajbiraj airport to begin night flights after installation of advanced landing technology