Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is set to depart for New York on Friday, leading a delegation to the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN Headquarters. The prime minister will address the assembly on September 26, with this year’s theme being “Leaving No One Behind: Acting Together for… Continue reading Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to lead Nepali delegation at 79th UN general assembly
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Canada to cut international student permits by 45% in 2025
Kathmandu: Canada is set to implement a 45% reduction in permits granted to international students in 2025, following a significant 35% drop in student enrollment in 2024, when only 360,000 student visas were issued. Officials cite rising concerns over the misuse of the student visa system, with reports indicating that some individuals are exploiting these… Continue reading Canada to cut international student permits by 45% in 2025
Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks
Kathmandu: Facebook owner Meta says it is banning several Russian state media networks, alleging they use deceptive tactics to carry out influence operations and evade detection on its platforms. “After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets. Rossiya Segodnya, RT and other related entities are now banned from our apps… Continue reading Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks
Parliamentary Committee recommends action against Rabi Lamichhane
Kathmandu: A parliamentary special committee has recommended legal action against four key figures at Gorkha Media Network for their involvement in the misappropriation of Rs 650 million. The recommended individuals include Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane, who was formerly the managing director of the network, along with Gitendra Babu (GB) Rai, Kumar Ramtel,… Continue reading Parliamentary Committee recommends action against Rabi Lamichhane
Indra Jatra festival celebrated in Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel observed the Indra Jatra festival today at the Hanumandhoka Durbar Square in Basantpur. The President made his way from the Juddha Salik at New Road to the Gaddi Baithak on foot. Since last year, President Paudel has taken to walking the route from Juddha Salik to Gaddi Baithak. Upon reaching Gaddi… Continue reading Indra Jatra festival celebrated in Kathmandu Valley
Donald Trump escapes assassination attempt at Florida Golf Club
Kathmandu: Former President Donald Trump was the target of an attempted assassination while golfing at his West Palm Beach club on Sunday. The incident marks the second such attempt on Trump’s life in just nine weeks. Secret Service agents stationed near the golf course spotted the muzzle of an AK-style rifle emerging from the shrubbery… Continue reading Donald Trump escapes assassination attempt at Florida Golf Club
SpaceX crew returns to Earth after historic mission
Kathmandu: SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew has returned to Earth after five days in orbit, following a historic mission featuring the world’s first commercial spacewalk. The Dragon capsule made splashdown off the coast of Florida shortly after 03:37 local time (07:37 GMT), in an event stream lived by SpaceX. “Splashdown of Dragon confirmed! Welcome back to… Continue reading SpaceX crew returns to Earth after historic mission
Indrajatra festival begins in Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu: The much-anticipated Indrajatra festival, one of the Kathmandu Valley’s major celebrations, begins today. This vibrant festival honors Indra, the revered god of rain and prosperity, and is known as Yenya Punhi within the Newar community. The festivities commence with the raising of the Indra dwaja (flag) in front of Hanumandhoka in Basantapur. Over the… Continue reading Indrajatra festival begins in Kathmandu Valley
President Paudel urges global promotion of Nepal’s adventurous sports potential
Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has called for a concerted effort to highlight Nepal’s vast potential in adventurous sports on the international stage. Speaking at Sheetal Niwas, President Paudel addressed sports journalists and officials from various countries attending the Congress of Asian Sports Journalists Federation (AIPS Asia), urging them to promote Nepal as a prime destination… Continue reading President Paudel urges global promotion of Nepal’s adventurous sports potential
Nepali private sector urges for stable policies during IMF meeting
Kathmandu: Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), emphasized the need for a stable policy environment to foster private sector growth in Nepal. In a recent meeting with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, Dhakal highlighted the importance of understanding Nepal’s unique economic and social characteristics when… Continue reading Nepali private sector urges for stable policies during IMF meeting