Kathmandu: In a recent investigation by the Department of Customs, it has been revealed that the government has been unable to effectively control gold smuggling, especially when the smugglers operate cunningly. Today, during the department’s examination, Director-General Shobhakant Paudel acknowledged that despite the government employing various methods and techniques to control smuggling, it remains a… Continue reading Govt struggles to curb gold smuggling, challenges in control despite various measures
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Special train arranged for Nepali pilgrims attending Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Idol consecration
Kathmandu: Indian Railways has organized a special train to facilitate the travel of Nepali pilgrims attending the idol consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India, set to take place on January 22. Nepal Railway has informed that a 20-coach train will be dispatched by the Indian Railway Company to Janakpur, catering… Continue reading Special train arranged for Nepali pilgrims attending Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Idol consecration
Nepali govt prepares disposal of unused COVID-19 vaccines amidst changes in booster dose strategy
Kathmandu: As the Nepali government grapples with changes in its COVID-19 vaccination strategy, approximately 4 million doses of the Sinopharm vaccine provided by the Chinese government may go unused. In response, the Ministry of Health and Population has initiated preparations for the disposal, or ‘disposal,’ of these vaccines. The Sinopharm vaccines, initially provided as part… Continue reading Nepali govt prepares disposal of unused COVID-19 vaccines amidst changes in booster dose strategy
Nepal’s Parliamentary Committee to address concerns over citizens’ deaths in Russia-Ukraine war
Kathmandu: Expressing deep concern over the tragic deaths of Nepali nationals in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee under the House of Representatives is gearing up for a comprehensive discussion on the matter.The parliamentary committee deems the loss of lives of citizens from a non-participating nation in the war as… Continue reading Nepal’s Parliamentary Committee to address concerns over citizens’ deaths in Russia-Ukraine war
Nepal Police adopts State-of-the-Art technology for crime control and traffic management
Kathmandu: In a proactive approach towards enhancing crime control, investigation, and traffic management, the Nepal Police has embraced cutting-edge technology, yielding promising outcomes in their operational efficiency. According to police sources, the integration of modern technologies has proven crucial in substantiating the authenticity of evidence presented in court, especially when suspects deny their involvement in… Continue reading Nepal Police adopts State-of-the-Art technology for crime control and traffic management
PM Dahal and Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe discuss regional cooperation in Uganda
Kathmandu: On the sidelines of the 19th Conference of the Member States of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in a bilateral meeting today. During the meeting, Prime Minister Dahal underscored the shared commitment of Nepal and Sri Lanka to a non-aligned foreign policy. He… Continue reading PM Dahal and Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe discuss regional cooperation in Uganda
EC directs govt to ensure security during the national assembly election
The Election Commission (EC) has directed the government and the home ministry to make arrangements for movement of candidates and voters only after coordinating with respective District Administration Office while participating in election related programs for the National Assembly election scheduled for January 25. The government has been asked to make necessary security arrangements on… Continue reading EC directs govt to ensure security during the national assembly election
Cloned rhesus monkey created to speed medical research
Chinese researchers have cloned the first rhesus monkey, a species which is widely used in medical research because its physiology is similar to humans. They say they could speed up drug testing, as genetically identical animals give like-for-like results, providing greater certainty in trials. Previous attempts to clone a rhesus have either not led to… Continue reading Cloned rhesus monkey created to speed medical research
China records population decline for second straight year
Kathmandu: China’s population has declined for a second consecutive year, underscoring concerns about the future growth of the world’s second-largest economy. Data released on Wednesday showed a population of 1.409 billion at the end of 2023 – a 2.08m decrease from 2022. The most recent decline is double that of the previous year, which marked… Continue reading China records population decline for second straight year
Prime Minister Dahal takes swift action to curb harassment of Nepali travelers abroad
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has issued directives to relevant ministries and authorities to promptly address the reported harassment faced by Nepali citizens departing with visit visas and work permits at the airport.The Prime Minister’s intervention follows multiple complaints received regarding the mistreatment of Nepalis embarking on international journeys.During a comprehensive discussion with key… Continue reading Prime Minister Dahal takes swift action to curb harassment of Nepali travelers abroad