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Passport shortage issue is on way to resolution: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that, although there is a small number of passport booklets available in response to the high demand from service seekers, this issue is being addressed. The Ministry has clarified that the passport booklet shortage is not to the extent as publicized outside. The Department of Passport under… Continue reading Passport shortage issue is on way to resolution: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Nepal exports locally produced frozen french fries to U.S. for the first time

Kathmandu: For the first time, frozen French fries produced in Nepal have been exported to the United States. First Choice Foods Pvt. Ltd., a company based in Rupandehi, exported two containers (43,520 kilograms) of frozen French fries through the Bhairahawa Customs Office on Tuesday. According to the customs office, the shipment is valued at $38,480… Continue reading Nepal exports locally produced frozen french fries to U.S. for the first time

ADB, World Bank, and SDC sign three-year pact to strengthen Nepal’s climate resilience

Kathmandu: Asian Development Bank (ADB), the World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA), and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support Nepal in strengthening disaster risk management and building climate-resilient infrastructure. Nepal is increasingly vulnerable to climate-related hazards such as floods, landslides, droughts, and… Continue reading ADB, World Bank, and SDC sign three-year pact to strengthen Nepal’s climate resilience

South Korea to open visa center in Nepal to support migrant workers

Kathmandu: Government of South Korea is set to establish a visa center in Nepal to facilitate Nepali workers seeking employment opportunities in the country. During a meeting with Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal, South Korean Ambassador Park Tae-young announced that the visa center would be launched soon. The envoy urged the Government of Nepal to help… Continue reading South Korea to open visa center in Nepal to support migrant workers

Labour Ministry shows reservation on foreign employment criteria of Malaysian government

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has informed that the 10-point criteria set by the Malaysian government for Foreign Employment Recruitment Companies of five countries, including Nepal can in no way be accepted. Spokesperson of the Ministry, Pitambar Ghimire informed that the Ministry has officially written to convey this message to the… Continue reading Labour Ministry shows reservation on foreign employment criteria of Malaysian government

Gold price rises by Rs 700 per tola, silver declines slightly

Kathmandu: Price of gold increased by Rs 700 per tola on Sunday, reaching Rs 239,700, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. The previous trading day’s price stood at Rs 239,000 per tola, marking a rise of Rs 2,700 on Friday. Gold had earlier hit a record high of Rs 258,000… Continue reading Gold price rises by Rs 700 per tola, silver declines slightly

DoTM resumes license renewal services after server restoration

Kathmandu: Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has resumed driving license renewal and verification services from Sunday after restoring its Electronic Driving License and Vehicle Registration System (EDLVRS) server, which had been down since mid-September. According to the department, other online services, including new license applications through applydlnew.dotm.gov.np, will restart once the website becomes fully functional.… Continue reading DoTM resumes license renewal services after server restoration

Applications open for India-Nepal startup partnership program

Kathmandu: India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network (IN-SPAN) has opened applications for Nepali entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas, aiming to strengthen collaboration between the startup ecosystems of Nepal and India. According to the Embassy of India in Nepal, the selected participants will take part in an eight-week fully funded training and innovation program at the Indian Institute… Continue reading Applications open for India-Nepal startup partnership program

Election Commission registers Mayor Harka Sampang’s party

Kathmandu: Election Commission has granted official recognition to the Shram Sanskriti Party, led by Dharan Mayor Harka Sampang. According to central committee member Gopal Bahadur Khadka, party representatives will visit the commission at 2 p.m. on Tuesday to collect the registration certificate. The newly registered party has chosen “soil” as its election symbol. The party’s… Continue reading Election Commission registers Mayor Harka Sampang’s party