Kathmandu: The United States and China have agreed to extend their trade truce until 10 November, hours before higher tariffs were set to take effect, BBC reported. In a joint statement, both sides confirmed that the 30% US tariff on Chinese imports and China’s 10% tariff on US goods will remain in place for another… Continue reading US, China extend trade truce until November, avoiding new tariff hikes
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Nepal waives expedition fees for 97 peaks to boost remote tourism
Kathmandu: Nepal will now allow climbers to scale 97 mountains for free over the next two years in an effort to promote tourism in remote regions, the government announced. The Tourism Department said the fee waiver applies to peaks between 5,970 metres and 7,132 metres in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, two of the country’s poorest… Continue reading Nepal waives expedition fees for 97 peaks to boost remote tourism
PM extends greetings on International Youth Day
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended best wishes to the youths on the occasion of the International Youth Day stating that this Day has inspired the youths for making them robust in social, economic, cultural and political sectors. The PM has stated that the country’s future was in the energy, creativity and dreams… Continue reading PM extends greetings on International Youth Day
Cremation Worker Detained Over Suspected Body Part Removal at Pashupati
Kathmandu: A cremation worker at Pashupati Aryaghat has been taken into police custody on suspicion of removing flesh and bones from a corpse shortly before its cremation. Kathmandu District Police Office spokesperson SP Kuldeep Chand confirmed that the suspect, a Brahmin employed at the Aryaghat, is being held at Gaushala Police Circle for questioning. The… Continue reading Cremation Worker Detained Over Suspected Body Part Removal at Pashupati
Nepal celebrates Gaijatra
Kathmandu: Gaijatra, a vibrant cultural festival celebrated in the Kathmandu Valley and several other parts of Nepal, is being observed today with a mix of fun, humor, and satire. The eight-day festival begins on the first day of the waning moon in the lunar month of Bhadra (Bhadra Krishna Pratipada) and ends on Ashtami. It… Continue reading Nepal celebrates Gaijatra
AFC Women’s U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers: Nepal defeated to North Korea
Kathmandu: The Nepali women football team lost to defending champion North Korea in the final match of the Group ‘A’ held at Thimpu in Bhutan on Sunday. The North Korean team made 11 goals against Nepal while the Nepali team members could not contribute even a single goal in today’s game of the AFC Women’s… Continue reading AFC Women’s U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers: Nepal defeated to North Korea
No Nepali nationals found dead in Uttarakhand flash floods, embassy confirms
Kathmandu: The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi has confirmed that no Nepali nationals have been found dead in the recent flash floods that struck Dharali in Uttarkashi district of India’s Uttarakhand state. Citing information from the Uttarakhand Police, the embassy stated that 372 people have been safely rescued from the affected area and two… Continue reading No Nepali nationals found dead in Uttarakhand flash floods, embassy confirms
Nepal Adventure Academy conducts professional trekking guide training
Kathmandu: Nepal Adventure Academy has conducted a professional-level training program for trekking guides, aiming to enhance their skills and raise the standard of tourism services in Nepal. The “Advanced Trekking Guide (Pro Level)” training was held from Ashar 20 to Shrawan 20 (corresponding to early July to early August) with the goal of equipping guides… Continue reading Nepal Adventure Academy conducts professional trekking guide training
NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore retires after record-long Boeing Starliner Mission
Kathmandu: Veteran NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore has retired from the space agency, just months after returning to Earth from a nearly year-long mission aboard the International Space Station, the Associated Press (AP) reported Wednesday. Wilmore, 62, was one of two astronauts who launched last summer on Boeing’s first crewed flight of its Starliner spacecraft. Originally… Continue reading NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore retires after record-long Boeing Starliner Mission
Trump Slaps 25% Additional Tariff on Indian Imports Over Russian Oil Trade
Kathmandu: US President Donald Trump has announced an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports in retaliation for India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, taking the total tariff rate on Indian goods to 50%—one of the highest the US has imposed on any country, according to a report by the BBC. The new tariffs, set to… Continue reading Trump Slaps 25% Additional Tariff on Indian Imports Over Russian Oil Trade