Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month

Kathmandu: Starting this month, Americans will be able to order free COVID-19 test kits that will be mailed to their homes. U.S. households will be able to order as many as four nasal swab tests at COVIDTests.gov when the federal program reopens. The U.S. Health and Human Services agency overseeing the program has not yet… Continue reading Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month

Trump says, if he loses, 2024 run will be his last

File Photo Photo Courtesy: AP

Kathmandu: Former President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he doesn’t “think” he’d run again for president in 2028 if he falls short in his bid to return to the White House in 2024. “No, I don’t. I think that will be, that will be it,” Trump said when journalist Sharyl Attkisson asked him if… Continue reading Trump says, if he loses, 2024 run will be his last

Nepal faces 3rd straight defeat in ICC World Cup Cricket League-2

Kathmandu: Nepal has suffered its third consecutive defeat in the ICC World Cup Cricket League-2, losing to Canada by five wickets in a match held this morning at King City, Canada. Chasing a target of 182 runs, Canada reached the total in 42 overs, losing five wickets in the process. Navneet Dhaliwal and Pragat Singh… Continue reading Nepal faces 3rd straight defeat in ICC World Cup Cricket League-2

USAID launches $21 mn agricultural financing project to boost food security in Nepal

Kathmandu: The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced a $21 million Agricultural Direct Financing project aimed at enhancing food security in Nepal. This initiative is part of the U.S. Government’s new Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS) Nepal Country Plan for 2024-2028 and will focus on strengthening agricultural development in… Continue reading USAID launches $21 mn agricultural financing project to boost food security in Nepal

Hulas Finserv hire purchase limited signs IPO agreement with NMB Capital

Kathmandu: Hulas Finserv Hire Purchase Limited is the one of the top hire purchase companies that has been licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank. Dedicated to bridging the gap between dreams and reality through accessible and flexible hire purchase solutions, Hulas Finserv is pleased to announce its partnership with NMB Capital Limited, a leading merchant bank… Continue reading Hulas Finserv hire purchase limited signs IPO agreement with NMB Capital

NTB launches initiative to empower future leaders in tourism industry

Kathmandu: The Nepal Tourism Board has officially launched an initiative aimed at preparing the next generation of Nepalese tourism professionals for the modern landscape of the industry. Today, 65 students from Shubhashree College of Management’s Bachelor of Hotel Management program participated in the inaugural session of the monthly series titled “Empowering Future Tourism Leaders: Sharing… Continue reading NTB launches initiative to empower future leaders in tourism industry

Americans can now renew passports online and bypass cumbersome paper applications

Kathmandu: Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused delays. The State Department announced Wednesday that its online renewal system is now fully operational, after testing in pilot programs, and available to adult passport holders whose passport has expired within the past five years or will… Continue reading Americans can now renew passports online and bypass cumbersome paper applications

Pokhara to host Nepal’s First International Balloon Festival

Kathmandu: The tourism capital of Nepal is set to welcome its first-ever International Balloon Festival from December 24, 2024, to January 1, 2025. Organized by Balloon Nepal Pvt. Ltd., the event will coincide with Christmas and New Year celebrations, adding a festive atmosphere to the city. Bishnu Bhakta Dhakal, Director of Balloon Nepal, highlighted the… Continue reading Pokhara to host Nepal’s First International Balloon Festival

PM KP Sharma Oli departs USA to attend 79th UN General Assembly

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has departed for the United Nations Headquarters in New York, where he will lead a Nepali delegation at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The Prime Minister is scheduled to address the assembly on September 26, focusing on this year’s theme: “Leaving No One Behind:… Continue reading PM KP Sharma Oli departs USA to attend 79th UN General Assembly

FNCCI launches Business Intelligence System

The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has officially launched its Business Intelligence System (BIS) on Tuesday. This system will be used for managing FNCCI’s member database, conducting research and streamlining office operations. All members’ information will be stored in this system, making it accessible to the members themselves. Approximately 600,000 businesses… Continue reading FNCCI launches Business Intelligence System