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NAC terminates contract of 6 employees after suspension of domestic flights

Kathmandu: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has terminated the contract of six employees stationed in various domestic stations following the suspension of its domestic flight operations. According to a press statement issued on Tuesday by NAC spokesperson Anil Ghimire, the corporation implemented the decision in line with its policy to reduce staff in areas where operations… Continue reading NAC terminates contract of 6 employees after suspension of domestic flights

‘Science Diplomacy’ between Nepal-Russia empathized

Kathmandu: Various speakers have underlined the need to lay emphasis on ‘Science Diplomacy’ to strengthen the relations between the scientists of Nepal and Russia. At a discussion ‘Nepal-Russia Scientific and Technical Relations: Building Trust and Collaboration through Science Diplomacy’ here today, the speakers expressed the confidence that the collaboration between the scientists of both the… Continue reading ‘Science Diplomacy’ between Nepal-Russia empathized

UNICEF concludes climate cinema campaign, amplifying children and young people’s voices on climate action

Kathmandu: UNICEF’s Climate Cinema: Children on the Frontlines of Climate Action campaign providing children and young people a platform to share their experiences of climate change through storytelling and film, concluded today with a powerful call to action: children must be at the center of climate solutions. Over the last two weeks, the Climate Cinema initiative has… Continue reading UNICEF concludes climate cinema campaign, amplifying children and young people’s voices on climate action

Minister Pun urges teachers to shun political affiliation

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Kathmandu: Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Mahabir Pun, has urged teachers and employees of educational institutions to maintain a non-political nature. In a press statement issued Sunday, the Minister said while teachers have the right to form trade unions for collective representation and bargaining, such organizations should not be affiliated with any political party,… Continue reading Minister Pun urges teachers to shun political affiliation

14th European Union Film Festival to be held in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Kathmandu: The 14th European Union Film Festival Nepal (EUFF 2025) will take place in Kathmandu and Pokhara this month, featuring 25 films from Europe and Nepal. The festival is scheduled from November 14 to 16 at QFX Chhaya Center in Thamel, and from November 21 to 23 at QFX Trade Mall in Chipledhunga, Pokhara. This… Continue reading 14th European Union Film Festival to be held in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Nepal secures first win at Hong Kong International Sixes, defeats India by 92 runs

Kathmandu: Nepal claimed its first victory at the Hong Kong International Sixes on Friday, defeating India by 92 runs after three consecutive losses in the tournament. The match was held at Mong Kok, Hong Kong. Winning the toss, Nepal opted to bat and posted a formidable 137 runs without losing a wicket in six overs.… Continue reading Nepal secures first win at Hong Kong International Sixes, defeats India by 92 runs

NASO gets national membership in IAU

Kathmandu: After extensive efforts, Nepal has secured its status as a member country of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the premier organization in the field of astronomy. The Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO) will serve as Nepal’s representative within the IAU. NASO President Suresh Bhattarai informed RSS that this recognition validates the initiatives undertaken in Nepal… Continue reading NASO gets national membership in IAU

14 Nepalis rescued from forced online scamming operations in Myanmar

Kathmandu: Fourteen Nepali nationals forced to work in illegal online scamming centers in Myanmar have been rescued and brought back to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said on Sunday. The group was transported from Myawaddy in Myanmar to Thailand’s Tak Province via the Mae Sot Immigration Office and repatriated to Kathmandu on Nepal… Continue reading 14 Nepalis rescued from forced online scamming operations in Myanmar

LDC group calls for scaled-up climate finance ahead of COP30

Kathmandu: Least Developed Countries (LDC) Group has called for accelerated global climate action and a substantial scale-up in climate finance during a two-day pre-sessional strategy meeting held in Belém on November 4–5, ahead of the UN Climate Conference (COP30). The meeting brought together 44 LDC nations to consolidate their negotiating positions on key climate issues.… Continue reading LDC group calls for scaled-up climate finance ahead of COP30