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Kathmandu: Nepal has emerged as the leading contributor of peacekeeping troops among countries involved in United Nations peacekeeping operations worldwide, the Nepali Army announced on Sunday. According to the Army’s Directorate of Public Relations and Information, a total of 5,913 Nepali peacekeepers, including 642 female soldiers, are currently serving in 11 missions across the globe.… Continue reading Nepal tops global peacekeeping deployment with over 5,900 troops

Kathmandu: Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana has called on Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi to conduct an impartial investigation into the death of Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal at KIIT University in Odisha, India. She also demanded legal action against those responsible. Expressing concerns over the safety of Nepali students studying in India, Rana urged… Continue reading Nepal urges probe into death of Nepali student in India

Kathmandu: In an effort to address concerns and control the fallout, the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Odisha has announced a scholarship for Nepali students in memory of Prakriti Lamsal, a student who was found dead in her university dormitory. The university made the announcement on social media, stating that it has… Continue reading KIIT University announces scholarship for Nepali students in memory of Prakriti Lamsal

Kathmandu: Two officials from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Bhubaneswar, India, have issued an apology after facing backlash for threatening Nepali students and making derogatory remarks about Nepal. The controversy erupted amid student protests demanding a fair investigation into the death of Prakriti Lamsal, a 20-year-old Nepali student found dead in her… Continue reading KIIT officials apologize for threats and derogatory remarks against Nepali students

Kathmandu: The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have launched the SAFE-Girls project in Nepal to combat gender-based violence and harmful practices affecting adolescent girls and young women. The initiative, officially launched on February 14, is backed by a US$ 6.6 million budget and will be implemented across 20… Continue reading KOICA and UNFPA launch SAFE-Girls project to empower Nepali women and girls

Kathmandu: The Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality has formally opposed the operation of commercial helicopter flights in the Everest region, citing local stakeholders’ concerns. In a letter to the District Administration Office (DAO) in Solukhumbu on Sunday, the municipality stated that stakeholders have only agreed to limited helicopter operations under strict regulations. The decision follows… Continue reading Everest region stakeholders oppose commercial helicopter flights

Kathmandu: The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, and the Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, paid a courtesy call on President Ramchandra Paudel during their official visit to Nepal. The meeting focused on Nepal-UK relations, mutual interests, and key issues such as climate change and the Gurkha connection, according to the President’s Secretariat. During the meeting, Major… Continue reading Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh meet Nepal’s President to strengthen bilateral ties

Kathmandu: Suspended Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane met with Speaker Devraj Ghimire on Friday, seeking the lifting of his suspension from Parliament. Lamichhane, accompanied by RSP lawmakers, arrived at Singha Durbar to submit an application arguing that his suspension was unlawful and against House regulations. According to sources, Lamichhane cited the case of… Continue reading Suspended MP Rabi Lamichhane meets speaker, seeks reinstatement

Kathmandu: Former King Gyanendra Shah is set to visit Gorakhpur, India, on Thursday, where he will offer prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple and perform a special puja. Currently in Bhairahawa, near the India-Nepal border, the former king will travel to Gorakhpur from there, according to his Personal Secretariat. During the visit, he is also expected… Continue reading Former King Gyanendra to visit Gorakhpur, offer prayers at Gorakhnath Temple

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli paid tribute to the nation’s martyrs on the occasion of Martyrs’ Day. On Wednesday, PM Oli, along with Deputy Prime Ministers and the Deputy Speaker, visited the Martyrs’ Gate and the Martyrs’ Memorial to honor those who sacrificed their lives for democracy and freedom. Martyrs’ Day is observed every… Continue reading Nepal marks Martyrs’ Day