Kathmandu: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched a two-month amnesty program that allows Nepali nationals living illegally in the country to return home without facing penalties. The initiative, which started on September 1 and will run until October 30, provides an opportunity for foreign workers and tourists whose visas have expired or who… Continue reading UAE offers amnesty program for illegal foreign workers
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Nepal and India sign new MoU to strengthen agricultural cooperation
Kathmandu: Nepal and India have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in agricultural science and technology, replacing the previous agreement signed in December 1991. The MoU was signed in Kathmandu by Nepal’s Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Ramnath Adhikari, and India’s Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural… Continue reading Nepal and India sign new MoU to strengthen agricultural cooperation
Nepal hands over 27 tons of relief materials to quake-hit Myanmar
The government of Nepal has donated 27 tons of relief materials to the quake-hit Myanmar. The materials were provided as relief to the Myanmar people suffering the loss and devastation in recent earthquake. The Nepali team handed over the relief materials to the Myanmar officials at the Nay Pyi Taw International Airport on Thursday morning.… Continue reading Nepal hands over 27 tons of relief materials to quake-hit Myanmar
PM Oli directs focus on production and employment in upcoming budget
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has instructed ministers and secretaries to prioritize increasing production and employment in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget. During a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar on Thursday, PM Oli emphasized that the budget must reflect national needs and priorities. He said good governance is essential… Continue reading PM Oli directs focus on production and employment in upcoming budget
53 artists from 20 countries join heritage walk in Kirtipur
Kathmandu: A group of 53 tattoo artists from 20 countries participated in a special heritage walk in Kirtipur, immersing themselves in the rich cultural and historical fabric of the ancient city. These artists are in Nepal participating in upcoming Nepal Tattoo Convention 2025. The international artists were warmly welcomed by the Kirtipur Community Homestay, reflecting… Continue reading 53 artists from 20 countries join heritage walk in Kirtipur
PM Oli pledges $100,000 to AIT during visit to Thailand
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli reaffirmed Nepal’s long-standing ties with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand on Thursday, pledging USD 100,000 in support of the institution’s academic mission during a high-level visit. PM Oli, accompanied by a delegation including Ambassador Dhan Bahadur Oli, addressed the AIT community and underscored Nepal’s commitment to… Continue reading PM Oli pledges $100,000 to AIT during visit to Thailand
Light rain brings relief to Kathmandu as air pollution remains high
Kathmandu: Light rain fell across parts of the Kathmandu Valley on Wednesday afternoon, offering a potential reprieve from the high levels of air pollution that have gripped the region in recent days. According to Hydrology and Meteorology, rainfall was recorded in several locations including Tribhuvan International Airport, Tinkune, Phulchoki, Chandragiri, Sallaghari in Bhaktapur, and Duwakot.… Continue reading Light rain brings relief to Kathmandu as air pollution remains high
Stakeholders urge govt to set EV standards amid dumping concerns
Kathmandu: Stakeholders at the NADA Auto Dialogue have urged the government to establish clear standards for electric vehicles (EVs) imported into Nepal, warning that unchecked imports could turn the country into a dumping ground for substandard vehicles. Speaking at the event, Nepal Bankers’ Association President Santosh Koirala expressed concern over the rapid rise in EV… Continue reading Stakeholders urge govt to set EV standards amid dumping concerns
Genetically engineered ‘Dire Wolves’ born in U.S.
Kathmandu: Three genetically engineered wolf pups resembling the extinct dire wolf have been born and are now living in a secure, undisclosed location in the United States, according to Colossal Biosciences, a biotech firm working to revive lost species. The pups, aged three to six months, are already around 80 pounds and are expected to… Continue reading Genetically engineered ‘Dire Wolves’ born in U.S.
U.S. colleges alarmed as international student visas revoked without notice
Kathmandu: Universities across the United States are raising alarms as an increasing number of international students are having their visas unexpectedly revoked, in what college officials describe as a troubling shift in federal immigration enforcement, according to the Associated Press (AP). Institutions including Harvard, Stanford, the University of Michigan, UCLA, and Ohio State University have… Continue reading U.S. colleges alarmed as international student visas revoked without notice