Kathmandu: President Ram Chandra Paudel has successfully undergone prostate surgery at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) in Kathmandu. The surgery, which was performed on Wednesday, was a Bipolar TURP procedure, utilizing modern medical technology. Dr. Ghanshyam Gurung, the executive director of TUTH, confirmed the successful completion of the surgery and assured the public that… Continue reading President Paudel successfully undergoes prostate surgery
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TikTok removes over 6,000 videos in Nepal for violating community guidelines
Kathmandu: TikTok has taken down 6,078 videos in Nepal that violated its community guidelines over a two-month period, according to a representative from the platform. The videos, posted in April and June, were swiftly removed, with 99.1% taken down immediately and 93.2% deleted within 24 hours of being flagged. The data was shared during the… Continue reading TikTok removes over 6,000 videos in Nepal for violating community guidelines
Health Minister highlights achievements and future priorities at Gavi meeting
Kathmandu: Minister of Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, emphasized Nepal’s significant progress in immunization at the Special Health Ministers and Implementing Country Caucus Meeting. He expressed gratitude to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, for its pivotal role in supporting Nepal’s immunization efforts, noting that since 2001, Gavi has provided approximately US$449.1 million in financial support for… Continue reading Health Minister highlights achievements and future priorities at Gavi meeting
Korean Ambassador and UNICEF representative visit flood-affected communities in Kavrepalanchowk
Kathmandu: The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Park Tae-young, and UNICEF Representative to Nepal, Alice Akunga, visited flood and landslide-affected communities in Kavrepalanchowk District on November 29, 2024, to assess the damage and support recovery efforts. During their visit, they officially opened a child-friendly space and handed over essential health and hygiene… Continue reading Korean Ambassador and UNICEF representative visit flood-affected communities in Kavrepalanchowk
Nepal India China Expo (NICE) 2025 to be held in Pokhara
Kathmandu: Nepal India China Expo (NICE) 2025, a landmark tri-nation event, will take place from February 24 to 26, 2025, at the Pokhara Event Center in Nepal’s tourism capital, Pokhara. Organized by the PATA Nepal Chapter in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), the Ministry of Industry and Tourism (Gandaki Province), Pokhara Metropolitan City,… Continue reading Nepal India China Expo (NICE) 2025 to be held in Pokhara
NRB maintains Monetary Policy for FY 2024/25 in quarterly review
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has published the first quarterly review of the monetary policy for the fiscal year 2024/25, confirming the continuation of the policy framework announced in mid-July. The NRB has stated that the current monetary policy aims to support the expansion of economic activities while ensuring price stability and external sector stability.… Continue reading NRB maintains Monetary Policy for FY 2024/25 in quarterly review
Home Ministry launches ‘Hello Home Ministry Grievance Hearing Unit’ to improve service resolution
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has launched the ‘Hello Home Ministry Grievance Hearing Unit’ to enhance the resolution process for grievances related to services provided by the ministry and its subordinate bodies. In a statement issued on Thursday, the MoHA reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace, controlling crime, and ensuring the effective implementation… Continue reading Home Ministry launches ‘Hello Home Ministry Grievance Hearing Unit’ to improve service resolution
First chartered flight from India lands at Pokhara Regional International Airport
Kathmandu: In a historic development, a single-engine private jet from India became the first chartered flight to land at the Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) in nearly two years since the airport’s inauguration. The jet, operated by the European company Zell Air, arrived from New Delhi, India, on Thursday afternoon. According to PRIA, the aircraft,… Continue reading First chartered flight from India lands at Pokhara Regional International Airport
PRIA set to host first regular international flight
Kathmandu: Nearly two years after its inauguration, the Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) is preparing to host its first regular international flight. Himalaya Airlines, a Nepal-China joint venture, has announced plans to operate flights between Pokhara and Lhasa, China, with the first flight expected to take off in the first week of January 2025. Although… Continue reading PRIA set to host first regular international flight
Europe’s flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short
Kathmandu: At this year’s Paris Olympics, the electric flying taxi service, promised by Germany’s Volocopter, was meant to be a highlight but ended up as just a demonstration, with no passenger flights. Volocopter, which had hoped to raise €100 million from the German government, now faces a serious financial crisis and is negotiating with China’s… Continue reading Europe’s flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short