Kathmandu: More than 72,000 deaths and disappearances have been documented along migration routes around the world in the past decade, most of them in crisis-affected countries, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Last year saw the highest migrant death toll on record, with at least 8,938 people dying on migration routes, according to the International… Continue reading Over 72,000 migrants dead, disappeared globally since 2014: UN
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President Paudel to present govt.’s policies, programmes on May 2
Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel would present government’s policies and programmes for coming fiscal year in the joint meeting of both houses of the Federal Parliament at 3:00 pm on May 2. In today’s meeting of the House of Representatives, Speaker Devraj Ghimire informed about it by reading the letter received from the Office of the… Continue reading President Paudel to present govt.’s policies, programmes on May 2
NRB nears completion of digital currency development, strengthens payment systems
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced that the development of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has reached its final phase, alongside major efforts to strengthen the country’s digital payment infrastructure. Acting Governor Dr. Neelam Dhungana Timsina, presenting a report on the occasion of NRB’s 70th anniversary, revealed that preparations for the pilot operation… Continue reading NRB nears completion of digital currency development, strengthens payment systems
Nepal exports tea worth Rs 3.57 billion in last nine months
Kathmandu: Tea worth Rs 3.57 billion has been exported till April 13 of the current fiscal year 2024/25, starting July 16, 2024. Tea exports are expected to reach Rs 4.5 billion this year, according to the National Tea and Coffee Development Board. Board official Chandra Puri said Nepal’s tea sector has created around 60,000 jobs… Continue reading Nepal exports tea worth Rs 3.57 billion in last nine months
China insists no trade talks with US, despite Trump claim
Kathmandu: China repeated Saturday that it had held no talks with the United States on trade issues, despite President Donald Trump’s claim that he had taken a call from Xi Jinping. In an interview conducted on April 22 with Time magazine and published Friday, Trump did not say when the call with the Chinese leader… Continue reading China insists no trade talks with US, despite Trump claim
9 terrorists killed in police operation in Pakistan’s Balochistan
Kathmandu: Nine terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) said Friday. The operation was conducted in the Khanoi Baba area of Pishin district following reports of terrorist presence, according to CTD. A firefight broke out during the raid, resulting in their deaths. Security forces recovered a… Continue reading 9 terrorists killed in police operation in Pakistan’s Balochistan
Promote registration of intellectual property: Chair Dhakal
Kathmandu: Chairman of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, stressed the need for promoting registration of intellectual property (IP). The State’ role is important in it, he added. During a programme organized by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply; Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, and… Continue reading Promote registration of intellectual property: Chair Dhakal
China says ‘door open’ to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall
Kathmandu: China said on Wednesday the door was “wide open” for trade talks with Washington, a day after US President Donald Trump signalled the possibility of a “substantial” lowering of tariffs on Beijing. Bringing further relief to global markets spooked by his aggressive trade policies, Trump also said on Tuesday he had no intention of… Continue reading China says ‘door open’ to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall
UNDP Nepal appoints Nima Rinji Sherpa and Purnima Shrestha as first climate influencers
KATHMANDU – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nepal has appointed renowned climbers Nima Rinji Sherpa and Purnima Shrestha as its first official climate influencers, aiming to raise awareness on climate justice and the urgent need for action in Nepal’s fragile Himalayan region. The announcement, made on Wednesday, marks the launch of UNDP Nepal’s social… Continue reading UNDP Nepal appoints Nima Rinji Sherpa and Purnima Shrestha as first climate influencers
Raghuji Pant appointed new Education Minister amid ongoing teachers’ protests
Kathmandu: The CPN-UML has appointed senior leader Raghuji Pant as the new Minister of Education, following the resignation of Bidhya Bhattarai earlier this week. Pant is scheduled to take the oath of office and secrecy on Thursday, according to a source at the Prime Minister’s Office. The ministerial post became vacant after Bhattarai stepped down… Continue reading Raghuji Pant appointed new Education Minister amid ongoing teachers’ protests