Kathmandu: The Armed Police Force (APF) of Nepal has established a Border Outpost (BOP) towards the northern border in the vicinity of Gorakha, facing China. According to Deputy Inspector General of Police Shailendra Thapa, the BOP has been set up in ChumnuBri Rural Municipality-1, located under APF No. 29 Gulmi Gorakha. The BOP is situated… Continue reading Nepal’s Armed Police Force establishes border outpost towards China in Gorakha
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Supreme Court petition seeks removal of Rabi Lamichhane from his minister post
Kathmandu: A writ petition has been lodged in the Supreme Court (SC) urging the removal of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane from his roles as Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. Advocate Anupam Bhattarai filed the petition on Monday with the Office of the Attorney General, listing Attorney General Dina Mani Pokharel and… Continue reading Supreme Court petition seeks removal of Rabi Lamichhane from his minister post
Economic growth forecast and fiscal overview amidst political disruptions
Kathmandu: Amidst political disruptions from the main opposition party, Nepali Congress, Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun presented the Economic Survey for the fiscal year 2023/24 AD and the Annual Review of Public Enterprise 2081 BS during a parliamentary session, offering crucial insights into Nepal’s economic landscape. Minister Pun unveiled a forecast of a 3.9 percent… Continue reading Economic growth forecast and fiscal overview amidst political disruptions
Govt to unviel budget for FY 2024/25 on May 28
Kathmandu: Budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2024/25 is set to be unveiled on Tuesday, May 28, at 1:00 PM. Speaker Devraj Ghimire announced this pivotal event during a House of Representatives meeting held on Sunday. The Speaker confirmed that a joint session of the Federal Parliament has been convened for the specific purpose of… Continue reading Govt to unviel budget for FY 2024/25 on May 28
Photo Journalist Purnima Shrestha makes history with triple Mt. Everest summit in single season
Kathmandu: Purnima Shrestha has etched her name in the annals of mountaineering history by becoming the first woman to conquer the summit of Mt. Everest three times within a single season. Accompanied by the seasoned guides of 8K Expeditions, Shrestha’s remarkable feat marks a pinnacle in her illustrious climbing career. Her journey began with her… Continue reading Photo Journalist Purnima Shrestha makes history with triple Mt. Everest summit in single season
Nepal detects new sub-variants of Omicron: ‘KP 1’ and ‘KP 2’
Kathmandu: Nepal has identified new sub-variants of the Omicron strain of COVID-19, labeled ‘KP 1’ and ‘KP 2,’ characterized by a heightened rate of transmission yet a comparatively lower fatality rate. These emerging variants said to exhibit a notably increased spread rate. However, reassuringly, they display a reduced fatality rate compared to previously identified variants.… Continue reading Nepal detects new sub-variants of Omicron: ‘KP 1’ and ‘KP 2’
KMG chairman hospitalized for cardiac issues amidst detention
Kathmandu: Kailash Sirohiya, Chairman of Kantipur Media Group (KMG), currently detained at the District Police Office in Dhanusha, has been urgently hospitalized due to cardiac concerns. Sirohiya, held under police custody for five days over alleged citizenship fraud issues, was rushed to the hospital after experiencing a series of health complications. His lawyer, Raman Karn,… Continue reading KMG chairman hospitalized for cardiac issues amidst detention
Nepal’s public debt soars to Rs 2.4 trillion, marking Rs 98 bn surge in 10 months
Kathmandu: The country’s outstanding public debt has reached nearly Rs 2.4 trillion. The public debt witnessed a rise of Rs 98 billion in the last 10 months of the current fiscal year alone, according to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO). In the beginning of the current Fiscal Year, the public debt stood at Rs… Continue reading Nepal’s public debt soars to Rs 2.4 trillion, marking Rs 98 bn surge in 10 months
US Embassy denies visa to Nepali cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane ahead of T20 World Cup
Kathmandu: In a setback for Nepali cricket, the US Embassy in Kathmandu has declined to issue a visa to prominent cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, who was slated to participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup hosted by the United States and the West Indies. Lamichhane made the disclosure of the visa denial through a social media… Continue reading US Embassy denies visa to Nepali cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane ahead of T20 World Cup
Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa sets new record with 30th ascent of Mt Everest
Kathmandu: Nepali mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa has shattered records yet again by conquering Mount Everest for an unprecedented 30th time. The achievement, confirmed by the Department of Tourism’s temporary office at Everest Base Camp, saw Sherpa reach the summit at 7:49 AM today, amidst cheers and accolades from the climbing community. Office Chief Khimlal Gautam… Continue reading Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa sets new record with 30th ascent of Mt Everest