Kathmandu: Police had to open fire to control drug dealers in Tokha, Kathmandu, after the drug enforcement team came under attack. Following intelligence reports of long-standing brown heroin dealing in the Kathmandu Valley, two individuals were apprehended on the road in Sundhara, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-11, at 2 PM today during a search operation. Interrogation of… Continue reading Police Open Fire to Control Drug Dealers in Tokha, Kathmandu
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UNDP Human Development Report 2025 released, Nepal ranks 145
Kathmandu: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released its ‘Human Development Report, 2025’ at a function held in the capital on Tuesday. The report focuses on the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) can have on the multidimensional aspects of human development along with the potential that it carries. The report also highlights the potential for… Continue reading UNDP Human Development Report 2025 released, Nepal ranks 145
FNCCI held discussion on multilateral trading system with IOE and WTO
Kathmandu: Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), has engaged in discussions with international organisations regarding investment expansion and market access for small countries like Nepal in the evolving economic landscape. During separate meetings held on the occasion of the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland,… Continue reading FNCCI held discussion on multilateral trading system with IOE and WTO
Labour agreement reached between Nepal and Saudi
Kathmandu: A labour agreement has reached between Nepal and Saudi Arabia.During the sideline bilateral meeting and discussion on Tuesday, the landmark agreement took place between Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security, Sharat Singh Bhandari, and Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tariq Al Hamad for sending Nepali workforce to Saudi Arabia, informed Minister… Continue reading Labour agreement reached between Nepal and Saudi
Protests in LA ease after 3 days of unrest amid immigration raids
Kathmandu: Protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles have calmed overnight following three days of unrest, with Mayor Karen Bass urging demonstrators to avoid “violence and chaos,” BBC reports. The demonstrations, primarily concentrated in downtown LA, saw vehicles set on fire and a British photographer seriously injured after being hit by a sponge bullet. Despite… Continue reading Protests in LA ease after 3 days of unrest amid immigration raids
US-China trade talks in London amid ongoing tensions
Kathmandu: A new round of trade negotiations between the United States and China began in central London as both sides seek to ease the ongoing trade war that threatens global economic growth, the BBC reports. A senior US delegation, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, met with Chinese officials such as Vice Premier He Lifeng at… Continue reading US-China trade talks in London amid ongoing tensions
Health Minister Paudel plans to add over 2,000 health workers to federal hospitals
Kathmandu: Health and Population Minister Pradip Paudel is advancing plans to recruit more than 2,000 additional health personnel across federal hospitals in Nepal to address the growing patient load and staff shortages. Following an organizational and management survey conducted by an internal task force led by Administrative Secretary Rishi Acharya, a report has recommended adding… Continue reading Health Minister Paudel plans to add over 2,000 health workers to federal hospitals
Border points in Jhapa tightened after COVID-19 infection reported
Kathmandu: Surveillance has been increased in Jhapa district after cases of COVID-19 infection were reported in neighbouring India. A decision was taken to make surveillance and coronavirus test effective at border points in view of possible risk of the infection. A meeting of the District Health Risk Management Committee held on Sunday under chairmanship of… Continue reading Border points in Jhapa tightened after COVID-19 infection reported
Over 1,250 dengue cases reported across Nepal
Kathmandu: Nepal has recorded 1,255 dengue cases across 72 districts as of June 8, with health authorities warning of heightened risks due to the early onset of the monsoon, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD). Kathmandu has reported the highest number of infections (132), followed by Kaski (90), Sunsari (87), Chitwan (61),… Continue reading Over 1,250 dengue cases reported across Nepal
37 Nepalis deported from US arrive in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: A group of 37 Nepali nationals deported from the United States arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday via a chartered flight, according to immigration officials. Anjan Neupane, spokesperson for the Immigration Office at Tribhuvan International Airport, confirmed that the group comprised 32 men and five women. The deportation was facilitated by the US government, which… Continue reading 37 Nepalis deported from US arrive in Kathmandu