Kathmandu: Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut has administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Dr Biswo Nath Poudel. The CJ Raut administered the oath to economist Dr Poudel amid a ceremony held at the Supreme Court today. The meeting of Council of Ministers convened on… Continue reading Chief Justice Raut administers oath of office to new NRB Governor
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Bishwanath Poudel appointed 18th Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank
Kathmandu: Dr. Bishwanath Poudel has been named the 18th Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, ending months of uncertainty over the central bank’s leadership. At a Tuesday evening Cabinet meeting, ministers approved Dr. Poudel’s appointment, a move that also helped defuse a brewing political crisis surrounding the governor’s post. Earlier that day, a high‑level recommendation committee… Continue reading Bishwanath Poudel appointed 18th Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank
India to resume border ceremony with Pakistan
Kathmandu: India said Tuesday it would resume a daily border ceremony with neighbouring Pakistan which it briefly halted earlier this month following the most serious conflict between the nuclear armed arch-rivals for decades. At least 60 people died in fighting triggered by an April 22 attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir that New Delhi accused… Continue reading India to resume border ceremony with Pakistan
Nepal-China ties marked by progress, dynamism: Foreign Secretary Rai
Kathmandu: Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai has said that founded on Panchasheel, the five principles of peaceful coexistence, Nepal-China relations have been cordial and friendly, covering multiple areas of mutual concerns and mutual interest. During his address to a joint seminar organised by Policy Research Institute of Nepal and National Institute of International Strategy (NISS)… Continue reading Nepal-China ties marked by progress, dynamism: Foreign Secretary Rai
‘Ending poverty in developing countries becoming challenging’
Kathmandu: Vice-Chairperson of the National Assembly, Bimala Ghimire, has expressed the view that ending the poverty sustainably in developing and the least developed countries has become a challenge. Addressing the Sanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Forum on Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development today at Xian city of China, Ghimire said it has become challenging to end… Continue reading ‘Ending poverty in developing countries becoming challenging’
First international ‘Everest Summiteers Summit’ on May 27
Kathmandu: The first international gathering of summiteers of Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) will be taking place in Nepal on May 27. The event named ‘ Everest Summiteers Summit’ aims to bring together the climbers, provide them a forum for sharing experiences with each other and promote an adventurous tourism, according to organiser the Everest Alliance Nepal.… Continue reading First international ‘Everest Summiteers Summit’ on May 27
Nepal first time enters Global Qualifiers of Women’s T20 World Cup
Kathmandu: Nepal has for the first time made its place in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Nepal secured the position, defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by five wickets. Nepal climbed to this success by securing the top two berths of Super 3. Now Nepal will play in the Women’s T20 World Cup Global… Continue reading Nepal first time enters Global Qualifiers of Women’s T20 World Cup
Senior citizens allowance will be provided to people above 68 years: Minister Sudi
Kathmandu: Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Nawal Kishor Sah Sudi, has said senior citizens above 68 years would be provided with social security allowances from coming fiscal year. Responding to queries related with Ministry in today’s meeting of the House of Representatives, Minister Sudi mentioned that an arrangement is going to be made… Continue reading Senior citizens allowance will be provided to people above 68 years: Minister Sudi
Proposal seeking deliberation on Bill to amend ‘Some Nepal Act-2080’ unanimously approved in NA
Kathmandu: The meeting of the National Assembly (NA) here today unanimously approved the proposal seeking deliberations on the Bill designated to amend some Nepal Acts-2080 BS. Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ajaya Kumar Chaurasiya presented the Bill along with a message received from the House of Representatives (HoR). The Bill made it to… Continue reading Proposal seeking deliberation on Bill to amend ‘Some Nepal Act-2080’ unanimously approved in NA
President of COP-29 meets PM Oli
Kathmandu: The President of COP-29 and Special Representative the President of Azerbaijan for Climate Issues, Mukthar Babayev, called on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today. During the meeting held at the Prime Minister’s official resident in Baluwatar, PM Oli thanked the Government of Azerbaijan for its leading role in talking the climate change impacts through… Continue reading President of COP-29 meets PM Oli