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Kathmandu: A devastating flood and landslide, triggered by a massive avalanche, struck Thame village in the Solukhumbu district on Friday, causing extensive damage. According to police the disaster has resulted in the destruction of at least twelve houses and a school building. Twelve houses, one clinic, and one basic school have been swept away. Additionally,… Continue reading Avalanche triggers catastrophic flood and landslide in Solukhumbu district

Kathmandu: The Nepali government has ramped up efforts to rescue and repatriate Nepalis who were held hostage in India under false pretenses. The Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens has taken decisive action to assist these individuals, who were lured to Kashmir with promises of lucrative wages for road construction work but were subsequently… Continue reading Nepal govt intensifies rescue operations for Nepalis held hostage in India

Kathmandu: The House of Representatives has passed the bill concerning transitional justice, known as the “Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth, and Reconciliation Commission (Third Amendment) Act.” The bill, presented by Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ajay Kumar Chaurasiya, amends the existing 2071 Act. The legislation will now move to the National Assembly for consideration. If… Continue reading Nepali Parliament passes transitional justice bill

Kathmandu: India’s Ministry of External Affairs has underscored the importance of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s recent two-day visit to Nepal, emphasizing its impact on strengthening bilateral ties. In a detailed nine-point press release issued on Monday evening, the Ministry reaffirmed Nepal’s status as a priority partner under India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy. The visit, which continued… Continue reading India highlights significance of Foreign Secretary Misri’s Nepal visit in bilateral relations

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has launched a comprehensive response to address the recent surge in cholera and dengue cases across the country. In light of the rising infection rates, Health Minister Pradip Paudel has directed immediate and effective measures to tackle the situation. Following Minister Paudel’s directives, the Ministry has implemented both… Continue reading Health Ministry intensifies efforts to control cholera and dengue outbreaks

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has announced significant improvements in services at 17 affiliated hospitals. This initiative follows a directive issued by Health Minister Pradeep Paudel in July, aimed at enhancing service quality and managing hospital crowds more effectively. The directive, which introduced a two-shift system to boost service standards, has led to… Continue reading Health Ministry announces service improvements at 17 hospitals

Kathmandu: Nepal’s Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal and Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met on Monday, August 12, at the Hilton Hotel in Naxal. Misri’s visit, which began on Sunday, August 11, was on the cordial invitation of Lamsal and is set to conclude today. During the meeting, the two diplomats discussed various aspects of Nepal-India… Continue reading Foreign secretary Sewa Lamsal and Indian counterpart Vikram Misri discuss bilateral relations

Kathmandu: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is scheduled to embark on an official visit to Nepal this Sunday, at the invitation of his Nepali counterpart, Sewa Lamsal. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced that Misri’s two-day visit underscores the ongoing tradition of high-level exchanges between the two neighboring countries and highlights India’s commitment to… Continue reading Indian Foreign Secretary to visit Nepal for high-level talks

Kathmandu: European Union Ambassador Veronique Lorenzo made a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at the Office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar on Wednesday. During the meeting, Prime Minister Oli expressed his appreciation for the European Union’s continued support towards Nepal’s economic and social development. He… Continue reading EU Ambassador Veronique Lorenzo meets Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli

Kathmandu: Authorities have recovered five bodies from the site of a tragic helicopter crash in Ward No 7 of Shivapuri Rural Municipality. The Air Dynasty helicopter, identified as 9N-AJD, went down while en route from Kathmandu to Rasuwa on Wednesday afternoon. The helicopter, which took off from Kathmandu at 1:54 PM, lost contact with air… Continue reading Five dead in helicopter crash in Nuwakot