Nepal lost 4-0 to India in the under-17 SAFF Championship

Kathmandu: Nepal has failed to win the title of SAFF Championship under 17 years. Nepal lost to India 4-0 in the final in Sri Lanka last night. After defeating India in the group stage, Nepal performed disappointingly in the final. In the 39th minute, Nepal’s captain Prashant Laxam got red card for hitting Indian player,… Continue reading Nepal lost 4-0 to India in the under-17 SAFF Championship

Prime Minister Deuba assures to upgrade Nepal from under developed nation by 2026

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that Nepal will be upgraded from under developed country by 2026. Addressing the Investment Board Nepal’s Sustainable Infrastructure Investment Forum on Wednesday, Prime Minister Deuba said that by 2026, the country will be upgraded to a developing nation by infrastructure development and economic upgrading. He said that… Continue reading Prime Minister Deuba assures to upgrade Nepal from under developed nation by 2026

Foreign Minister Khadka to participate in funeral ceremony of British Queen Elizabeth II

Kathmandu: Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka will participate in the funeral ceremony of British Queen Elizabeth II. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed that Minister Khadka is sure to go to London to participate in the funeral ceremony to be held on September 19. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the government attaches… Continue reading Foreign Minister Khadka to participate in funeral ceremony of British Queen Elizabeth II

China commits to open border with Nepal immediately

Kathmandu: China assures to open the Tatopani and Rasuwagadhi border connected with Nepal immediately. Chinese National People’s Congress Chairman Li Chansu informed that both the border crossings would be opened immediately during the courtesy meeting with President Bidya Devi Bhandari. Li also told President Bhandari that the Chinese ambassador to Nepal would give the information… Continue reading China commits to open border with Nepal immediately

President Bhandari expresses her desire to establish ‘Bal Pragya Pratishthan’

Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has expressed her desire to establish a ‘Bal Pragya Pratishthan’. Speaking on the occasion of the 58th National Children’s Day, she expressed her desire to establish a separate institution to promote children’s literature and art. President Bhandari mentioned that she has taken initiative to establish a separate organization to promote… Continue reading President Bhandari expresses her desire to establish ‘Bal Pragya Pratishthan’

Footpath vendors to protest against KMC

Kathmandu: Nepal Swarojgar Shramik Trade Union is going to protest against the Kathmandu Metropolitan City. The union has announced to demonstrate in Kathmandu on Thursday, saying that the footpath vendors and small traders have been removed without giving them any alternative way for business. According to the union, the small businessmen will gather at Sundhara… Continue reading Footpath vendors to protest against KMC

NAC aircraft depart to Pakistan with relief material

Kathmandu: A Nepal Airlines Corporation’s aircraft has flown to Karachi, Pakistan with relief materials for flood and landslide affected people. NAC spokesperson Archana Khadka informed that the chartered plane of Nepal Airlines flew to Karachi. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a 13-member team including employees, media personnel and health workers are participating in… Continue reading NAC aircraft depart to Pakistan with relief material

Nepal to take 35bn loan from World Bank

Kathmandu: The government has decided to take a soft loan of 35 billion rupees from the World Bank. Government Spokesperson Gyanendra Bahadur Karki informed that the decision was taken by the cabinet meeting held on Monday. According to Karki, this loan has been approved for the transport and trade relations enhancement program. Karki also informed… Continue reading Nepal to take 35bn loan from World Bank

Nepal reaches semi-finals of SAFF Women’s Championship

Photo Courtesy: All Nepal Football Association

Kathmandu: Nepal defeated Sri Lanka by 6-0 in the final match of group ‘B’ under SAFF Women’s Championship. With this win, Nepal become the winner of Group ‘B’ and reach the semi-finals of the match. Nepal defeated Bhutan by 4-0 in the first match. Bhutan has already entered the semi-finals from this group. Similarly, from… Continue reading Nepal reaches semi-finals of SAFF Women’s Championship

429 climbers receive expedition permit for autumn season

File Photo Purnima Shrestha, one of the two women climbers to scale Mt Dhaulagiri Successfully, at mt Dhaulagiri camp 2. Photo Courtesy: Purnima Shrestha's Facebook wall.

Kathmandu: A total of 429 people from 44 groups have received expedition permits to climb 8 different mountains in autumn season. According to the Department of Tourism, 429 people, including 104 women, have taken climbing permits for this season till Monday. 383 people from 35 groups have taken permission for Mt Manaslu (8163m) while four… Continue reading 429 climbers receive expedition permit for autumn season