Kathmandu: The government has scrapped the Nagarik App (Operation and Management) Directive, 2078, according to a Cabinet decision made on Sunday. Government spokesperson and Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, announced the decision at a press briefing held at Singha Durbar on Monday. The Cabinet has also formed a delegation led by… Continue reading Cabinet scraps directive on Nagarik App management
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South Korean tourist dies of altitude sickness in Manang
Kathmandu: A South Korean tourist died of altitude sickness while returning from Tilicho Lake in Manang district, officials confirmed on Monday. The incident took place at Thoroj Khola in Ngisyang Rural Municipality-9. The deceased has been identified as Myeongok Jong, according to police. Police have been deployed to manage the body. Tilicho Lake, located at… Continue reading South Korean tourist dies of altitude sickness in Manang
RPP shifts protest venue to Balkhu after Bhrikuti Mandap denied permission
Kathmandu: The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has decided to hold its protest in Balkhu on Tuesday, following a directive from the District Administration Office (DAO) Kathmandu. Originally planned for Bhrikuti Mandap, the protest venue was changed after the local administration denied permission due to security concerns. RPP Spokesperson Mohan Kumar Shrestha confirmed that the protest… Continue reading RPP shifts protest venue to Balkhu after Bhrikuti Mandap denied permission
Call for ban on luxury items at Everest Base Camp
Kathmandu: Stakeholders in Nepal are calling on the government to implement a ban on luxury items at Everest Base Camp, citing concerns over the environmental impact of rising comfort levels among climbers. During an event in Kathmandu on Monday, Himalayan tourism entrepreneur Dawa Tashi Sherpa highlighted the risks posed by the increasing use of luxury… Continue reading Call for ban on luxury items at Everest Base Camp
Veteran bollywood actor Manoj Kumar passes away at 87
Kathmandu: Veteran Bollywood actor and director Manoj Kumar has passed away at the age of 87 in Mumbai due to age-related health issues. Dr. Santosh Shetty of Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital confirmed his demise, stating that the actor had been battling health problems for a long time. Kumar, born Harikrishan Goswami in 1937 in Punjab,… Continue reading Veteran bollywood actor Manoj Kumar passes away at 87
KMC warns of rising air pollution, issues public appeal
Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has raised concerns over rising air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley and across the country, urging public cooperation in mitigating its risks. On Friday, the KMC issued a nine-point appeal to the general public, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to curb pollution. It urged residents to regularly maintain… Continue reading KMC warns of rising air pollution, issues public appeal
PM Oli meets Indian PM Modi on sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli held a meeting with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday on the sidelines of the sixth BIMSTEC Summit. The meeting took place following the conclusion of the sixth summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). Prime Minister Oli,… Continue reading PM Oli meets Indian PM Modi on sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit
RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane ordered into custody for pre-trial detention
Kathmandu: The Tulasipur High Court has ordered the pre-trial detention of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane in connection with the Rupandehi-based Supreme Cooperative fraud and organized crime cases. A joint bench of Judges Ramesh Dhakal and Swikriti Parajuli at the Butwal bench of the Tulasipur High Court issued the ruling on Friday, overturning… Continue reading RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane ordered into custody for pre-trial detention
Nepal’s Economy Expected to Remain Resilient in Face of Economic Shocks, says World Bank
Kathmandu: Nepal’s economy is projected to grow 4.5 percent in FY25, up from 3.9 percent in FY24, despite significant natural disasters in late 2024. Growth is expected to be driven by increased domestic trade, hydropower generation and paddy production, according to the World Bank’s latest Nepal Development Update: Leveraging Resilience and Implementing Reforms for Boosting… Continue reading Nepal’s Economy Expected to Remain Resilient in Face of Economic Shocks, says World Bank
Kathmandu’s air quality reaches ‘Very Unhealthy’ levels, ranks as world’s most polluted city
Kathmandu: Kathmandu Valley’s air quality has deteriorated to a very unhealthy level, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hovering around 260 throughout the day on Thursday. According to IQAir, a global air quality monitoring agency, Kathmandu ranked as the most polluted city in the world today. An AQI reading above 200 is considered hazardous for… Continue reading Kathmandu’s air quality reaches ‘Very Unhealthy’ levels, ranks as world’s most polluted city