Kathmandu: The Election Commission has announced that it will begin voter registration across all provinces and districts starting this Sunday. The process had been postponed following the completion of the by-elections, but with the results now finalized, the Commission is set to resume regular voter list registration and updates, according to spokesperson Nita Pokharel Aryal.… Continue reading Election Commission to resume voter registration nationwide starting sunday
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Study reveals widespread workplace harassment in Nepal’s entertainment sector
Kathmandu: A recent study has revealed that nearly half of women working in Nepal’s entertainment industry have experienced some form of workplace harassment. The study, conducted by the Shakti Group in the cities of Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Itahari, found that 46% of female workers reported facing harassment at their workplaces. Among them, 30% reported experiencing… Continue reading Study reveals widespread workplace harassment in Nepal’s entertainment sector
Bhutanese King Wangchuck departs Kathmandu after brief stopover
Kathmandu: Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck returned to Bhutan on Friday following a brief stopover in Kathmandu. The King, who had arrived in the Nepali capital earlier in the day, was seen off by Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba at Tribhuvan International Airport. Wangchuck, who was in Nepal as part of an unofficial… Continue reading Bhutanese King Wangchuck departs Kathmandu after brief stopover
Special Court convicts 4 in corruption case over NAC Wide-Body aircraft procurement
Kathmandu: The Special Court has convicted four individuals in a corruption case related to the procurement of two wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC). The convicted include Shankar Prasad Adhikari, the former NAC Chairman and Tourism Secretary, Sugat Ratna Kansakar, the former NAC Managing Director, and two former NAC Board members, Buddhi… Continue reading Special Court convicts 4 in corruption case over NAC Wide-Body aircraft procurement
3 people arrested for betting in Nepal Premier League
Kathmandu: Three more individuals have been arrested in connection with betting during the Nepal Premier League (NPL), as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal gambling activities. According to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police, the arrests were made at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The arrested individuals are accused of… Continue reading 3 people arrested for betting in Nepal Premier League
Bhutan’s King and Queen to arrive in Nepal for private visit on Friday
Kathmandu: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan are set to arrive in Nepal on Friday for a private visit, following their official trip to India. The royal couple is expected to spend approximately three to four hours in Kathmandu. After completing their official visit to India, the Bhutanese monarchs… Continue reading Bhutan’s King and Queen to arrive in Nepal for private visit on Friday
FDB announces official list of operational movie theaters across Nepal
Kathmandu: The Film Development Board has officially published a list of 158 operational movie theaters across the country, urging film distributors to ensure that only these licensed theaters are provided with films for screening. In a formal notice issued today, the board confirmed that the licenses for these public movie theaters have been recently renewed.… Continue reading FDB announces official list of operational movie theaters across Nepal
Israeli Ambassador to Nepal confirms Nepali abductee Bipin Joshi is alive
Kathmandu: Shmulik Arie Bass, the newly appointed Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, confirmed on Thursday that Bipin Joshi, a Nepali national who was abducted by Hamas militants during the October 7 attacks, is alive. Speaking at a press conference in Kathmandu, Ambassador Bass revealed that intelligence gathered from Arab sources indicated that Joshi is still among… Continue reading Israeli Ambassador to Nepal confirms Nepali abductee Bipin Joshi is alive
China announces grant aid of Rs. 9 billion to Nepal
Kathmandu: The Chinese government has announced a grant aid of 500 million RMB (approximately 9 billion Nepali Rupees) to Nepal. The announcement was made during a meeting between Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and China’s President Xi Jinping. According to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting between Prime Minister Oli… Continue reading China announces grant aid of Rs. 9 billion to Nepal
Nepal-China sign Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Cooperation Framework
Kathmandu: Nepal and China have officially signed the much-anticipated Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Cooperation Framework in Beijing on Wednesday. The agreement, which government officials believe will pave the way for the implementation of BRI projects in Nepal, was signed during the visit of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to China. The announcement was confirmed… Continue reading Nepal-China sign Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Cooperation Framework