Kathmandu: Tea worth Rs 3.57 billion has been exported till April 13 of the current fiscal year 2024/25, starting July 16, 2024. Tea exports are expected to reach Rs 4.5 billion this year, according to the National Tea and Coffee Development Board. Board official Chandra Puri said Nepal’s tea sector has created around 60,000 jobs… Continue reading Nepal exports tea worth Rs 3.57 billion in last nine months
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China insists no trade talks with US, despite Trump claim
Kathmandu: China repeated Saturday that it had held no talks with the United States on trade issues, despite President Donald Trump’s claim that he had taken a call from Xi Jinping. In an interview conducted on April 22 with Time magazine and published Friday, Trump did not say when the call with the Chinese leader… Continue reading China insists no trade talks with US, despite Trump claim
9 terrorists killed in police operation in Pakistan’s Balochistan
Kathmandu: Nine terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) said Friday. The operation was conducted in the Khanoi Baba area of Pishin district following reports of terrorist presence, according to CTD. A firefight broke out during the raid, resulting in their deaths. Security forces recovered a… Continue reading 9 terrorists killed in police operation in Pakistan’s Balochistan
Promote registration of intellectual property: Chair Dhakal
Kathmandu: Chairman of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, stressed the need for promoting registration of intellectual property (IP). The State’ role is important in it, he added. During a programme organized by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply; Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, and… Continue reading Promote registration of intellectual property: Chair Dhakal
China says ‘door open’ to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall
Kathmandu: China said on Wednesday the door was “wide open” for trade talks with Washington, a day after US President Donald Trump signalled the possibility of a “substantial” lowering of tariffs on Beijing. Bringing further relief to global markets spooked by his aggressive trade policies, Trump also said on Tuesday he had no intention of… Continue reading China says ‘door open’ to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall
UNDP Nepal appoints Nima Rinji Sherpa and Purnima Shrestha as first climate influencers
KATHMANDU – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nepal has appointed renowned climbers Nima Rinji Sherpa and Purnima Shrestha as its first official climate influencers, aiming to raise awareness on climate justice and the urgent need for action in Nepal’s fragile Himalayan region. The announcement, made on Wednesday, marks the launch of UNDP Nepal’s social… Continue reading UNDP Nepal appoints Nima Rinji Sherpa and Purnima Shrestha as first climate influencers
Raghuji Pant appointed new Education Minister amid ongoing teachers’ protests
Kathmandu: The CPN-UML has appointed senior leader Raghuji Pant as the new Minister of Education, following the resignation of Bidhya Bhattarai earlier this week. Pant is scheduled to take the oath of office and secrecy on Thursday, according to a source at the Prime Minister’s Office. The ministerial post became vacant after Bhattarai stepped down… Continue reading Raghuji Pant appointed new Education Minister amid ongoing teachers’ protests
Gold price drops sharply in Nepal, down by Rs 7,500 per tola
Kathmandu: The price of gold in Nepal saw a significant drop on Wednesday, falling by Rs 7,500 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. After hitting an all-time high of Rs 197,900 per tola on Tuesday, the price of fine gold has now settled at Rs 190,400 per tola.… Continue reading Gold price drops sharply in Nepal, down by Rs 7,500 per tola
Tourist massacre in Kashmir: 26 killed in rare attack, PM Modi vows action
Kathmandu: Shock and anger are mounting after gunmen killed 26 tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir in a brutal attack near the popular tourist town of Pahalgam. According to the BBC, several of the injured remain in critical condition. The attackers reportedly emerged suddenly from nearby forests and opened fire with automatic weapons on unsuspecting visitors. Among… Continue reading Tourist massacre in Kashmir: 26 killed in rare attack, PM Modi vows action
Brazilian star footballer Roberto Carlos calls on PM Oli
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and visiting Brazilian former football player Roberto Carlos had a meeting today. The meeting took place at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. Renowned football player Carlos is currently in Nepal to attend the ongoing Nepal Super League (NSL) third season football… Continue reading Brazilian star footballer Roberto Carlos calls on PM Oli