Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany have signed two important agreements regarding financial and technical assistance. At a programme organised at the Ministry of Finance today, Joint-Secretary at the Finance Ministry, Dhaniram Sharma, on the behalf of the Government of Nepal and Ambassador of Germany to Nepal,… Continue reading Nepal and Germany sign two agreements
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Corruption case filed against seven including two former ministers
Kathmandu: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has initiated corruption charges against seven people, including two former ministers. Today, the CIAA submitted the charge sheet against the individuals including former Minister of the Federal Affairs and General Administration Rajkumar Gupta and former Minister of Land Management, Cooperatives, and Poverty Alleviation, Ranjita… Continue reading Corruption case filed against seven including two former ministers
Traffic still remains blocked on various highways
Kathmandu: Road transport continues to be affected in the major roads in Rasuwa, Sankhuwasabha, Kavre and Rukum (east) due to floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains a few days ago. As a result, many who had left Kathmandu Valley to their village homes for Dashain festival have been facing difficulties in returning to their… Continue reading Traffic still remains blocked on various highways
Death toll from floods and landslides rises to 60 across Nepal
Kathmandu: The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall last Friday and Saturday has risen to 60, police confirmed on Monday. According to the Nepal Police, the deceased include 19 men, 26 women, and 15 children. Ilam district has reported the highest number of casualties, with 37 people losing their lives due… Continue reading Death toll from floods and landslides rises to 60 across Nepal
PM Karki expresses sorrow over loss of lives, property
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has expressed sorrow over the loss of human lives and physical property in Ilam and other districts of the country following the heavy rainfall that occurred on Friday and Saturday. Taking to her social sites last evening, the PM has expressed heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives in… Continue reading PM Karki expresses sorrow over loss of lives, property
46 dead in monsoon-induced disasters
Kathmandu: Forty-six people lost their lives in the recent incidents of natural disaster– incessant rain, flood and landslide so far. Similarly, the life affected due to this has started returning to normal gradually. As per the details of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority as of this afternoon, six people went missing across… Continue reading 46 dead in monsoon-induced disasters
Sanae Takaichi elected as Japan’s first female Prime Minister
Kathmandu: Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, paving the way for the 64-year-old conservative politician to become the country’s first female prime minister. A former minister and television host known for her outspoken views and heavy metal drumming hobby, Takaichi is among the most prominent—and controversial—figures in… Continue reading Sanae Takaichi elected as Japan’s first female Prime Minister
Domestic flights resume after weather improvement
Kathmandu: Domestic flights, which had been suspended since Friday due to continuous rainfall, resumed this morning after weather conditions improved, according to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) authorities. The airport office said flights from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and Bhadrapur have already taken off, while weather conditions in Pokhara and Surkhet have also become favorable for air… Continue reading Domestic flights resume after weather improvement
Kathmandu life returns to normal as rainfall eases
Kathmandu: Daily life in the Kathmandu Valley is returning to normal after days of continuous rainfall came to a halt. The city experienced mild sunshine on Saturday morning, bringing relief to residents affected by flooding and waterlogging. People displaced by Friday’s floods have begun returning home, while cleanup efforts are underway in flooded houses and… Continue reading Kathmandu life returns to normal as rainfall eases
Home Minister says relief and rescue efforts under continuous monitoring
Kathmandu: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that continuous monitoring and supervision of relief and rescue operations are underway in response to disasters triggered by recent heavy rainfall. In a video message released on Saturday, Minister Aryal stated that the Ministry of Home Affairs and its subordinate bodies have been closely observing the situation… Continue reading Home Minister says relief and rescue efforts under continuous monitoring