Kathmandu: The 14th European Union Film Festival Nepal (EUFF 2025) will take place in Kathmandu and Pokhara this month, featuring 25 films from Europe and Nepal. The festival is scheduled from November 14 to 16 at QFX Chhaya Center in Thamel, and from November 21 to 23 at QFX Trade Mall in Chipledhunga, Pokhara. This… Continue reading 14th European Union Film Festival to be held in Kathmandu and Pokhara
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Nepal secures first win at Hong Kong International Sixes, defeats India by 92 runs
Kathmandu: Nepal claimed its first victory at the Hong Kong International Sixes on Friday, defeating India by 92 runs after three consecutive losses in the tournament. The match was held at Mong Kok, Hong Kong. Winning the toss, Nepal opted to bat and posted a formidable 137 runs without losing a wicket in six overs.… Continue reading Nepal secures first win at Hong Kong International Sixes, defeats India by 92 runs
NASO gets national membership in IAU
Kathmandu: After extensive efforts, Nepal has secured its status as a member country of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the premier organization in the field of astronomy. The Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO) will serve as Nepal’s representative within the IAU. NASO President Suresh Bhattarai informed RSS that this recognition validates the initiatives undertaken in Nepal… Continue reading NASO gets national membership in IAU
14 Nepalis rescued from forced online scamming operations in Myanmar
Kathmandu: Fourteen Nepali nationals forced to work in illegal online scamming centers in Myanmar have been rescued and brought back to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said on Sunday. The group was transported from Myawaddy in Myanmar to Thailand’s Tak Province via the Mae Sot Immigration Office and repatriated to Kathmandu on Nepal… Continue reading 14 Nepalis rescued from forced online scamming operations in Myanmar
LDC group calls for scaled-up climate finance ahead of COP30
Kathmandu: Least Developed Countries (LDC) Group has called for accelerated global climate action and a substantial scale-up in climate finance during a two-day pre-sessional strategy meeting held in Belém on November 4–5, ahead of the UN Climate Conference (COP30). The meeting brought together 44 LDC nations to consolidate their negotiating positions on key climate issues.… Continue reading LDC group calls for scaled-up climate finance ahead of COP30
EV import increases in Nepali market
Kathmandu: Two hundred and twenty-nine electric jeeps, cars and vans worth Rs 680 million 500 thousand have been imported through the Birgunj checkpoint in the first three months of the current fiscal year 2025/26. Compared to the three months of the previous fiscal year, 2024/25, the import of electric vehicles has surged in the same… Continue reading EV import increases in Nepali market
Passport shortage issue is on way to resolution: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that, although there is a small number of passport booklets available in response to the high demand from service seekers, this issue is being addressed. The Ministry has clarified that the passport booklet shortage is not to the extent as publicized outside. The Department of Passport under… Continue reading Passport shortage issue is on way to resolution: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Nepal exports locally produced frozen french fries to U.S. for the first time
Kathmandu: For the first time, frozen French fries produced in Nepal have been exported to the United States. First Choice Foods Pvt. Ltd., a company based in Rupandehi, exported two containers (43,520 kilograms) of frozen French fries through the Bhairahawa Customs Office on Tuesday. According to the customs office, the shipment is valued at $38,480… Continue reading Nepal exports locally produced frozen french fries to U.S. for the first time
ADB, World Bank, and SDC sign three-year pact to strengthen Nepal’s climate resilience
Kathmandu: Asian Development Bank (ADB), the World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA), and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support Nepal in strengthening disaster risk management and building climate-resilient infrastructure. Nepal is increasingly vulnerable to climate-related hazards such as floods, landslides, droughts, and… Continue reading ADB, World Bank, and SDC sign three-year pact to strengthen Nepal’s climate resilience
South Korea to open visa center in Nepal to support migrant workers
Kathmandu: Government of South Korea is set to establish a visa center in Nepal to facilitate Nepali workers seeking employment opportunities in the country. During a meeting with Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal, South Korean Ambassador Park Tae-young announced that the visa center would be launched soon. The envoy urged the Government of Nepal to help… Continue reading South Korea to open visa center in Nepal to support migrant workers