Nepal-Finland bilateral consultation mechanism reviews relations and cooperation

Kathmandu: The second meeting of the Nepal-Finland Bilateral Consultation Mechanism was held in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Chief of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)’s Europe America Division and joint-secretary led the Nepali delegation in the meeting while Deputy Secretary of the State for International Development at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, Pasi Hellman,… Continue reading Nepal-Finland bilateral consultation mechanism reviews relations and cooperation

Nepal govt recalls ambassadors to 11 countries

Kathmandu: Nepal government has announced the recall of its ambassadors to 11 countries, a decision made during a cabinet meeting convened on Thursday. The countries affected by this recall include India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Malaysia, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, and Israel. These envoys were originally appointed during the… Continue reading Nepal govt recalls ambassadors to 11 countries

PM Dahal attend Narendra Modi’s oath-taking ceremony in New Delhi

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is gearing up to journey to New Delhi for the much-awaited oath-taking ceremony of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi, who is on the brink of assuming office as Prime Minister of India for an unprecedented third consecutive term. While the precise departure date for Dahal’s visit remains… Continue reading PM Dahal attend Narendra Modi’s oath-taking ceremony in New Delhi

Writ petition against Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane

Kathmandu: A writ petition against Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has been registered at the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday. Lawyer Anupam Bhattarai filed the petition, demanding the removal of Lamichhane from his position, citing his involvement in cooperative fund embezzlement. A bench led by Justice Tek Prasad Dhungana ordered the registration… Continue reading Writ petition against Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane

President Paudel set to embark on diplomatic tour to Switzerland and Germany

Kathmandu: President Ram Chandra Paudel is gearing up for a diplomatic journey to Switzerland and Germany, as confirmed by Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Rekha Sharma, following a cabinet meeting convened on Thursday. Minister Sharma announced that the cabinet greenlit President Paudel’s visit, slated to commence from June 13. The presidential itinerary encompasses engagements… Continue reading President Paudel set to embark on diplomatic tour to Switzerland and Germany

Kailash Sirohiya released on general date after 9 Days in custody

Kathmandu: Kailash Sirohiya, Chairman of Kantipur Media Group (KMG), has been released on a general date after spending nine days in custody on charges of citizenship fraud. The release comes following a recommendation by DSP Ranjan Awa of the District Police Office, Dhanusha, with the condition that Sirohiya must appear before the police when summoned.… Continue reading Kailash Sirohiya released on general date after 9 Days in custody

PM Dahal unveils Mountaineering Welfare Fund

Kathmandu: In a landmark announcement made during the celebration of the 71st International Everest Day in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Prime Minister Puspa Kamal Dahal unveiled plans for the establishment of a welfare fund dedicated to mountaineering and the safety of mountaineers. Addressing participants at the event, which underscored the significance of safeguarding the future safety… Continue reading PM Dahal unveils Mountaineering Welfare Fund

Nepal marks 71st International Sagarmatha Day

Kathmandu: Today, the 71st International Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) Day is being celebrated with fervor, marked by a series of events and programs. This day holds significant historical importance as it commemorates the monumental achievement of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary, who successfully summited the world’s highest peak, Sagarmatha (Mt Everest), on May 29, 1953.… Continue reading Nepal marks 71st International Sagarmatha Day

Nepal’s Armed Police Force establishes border outpost towards China in Gorakha

Kathmandu: The Armed Police Force (APF) of Nepal has established a Border Outpost (BOP) towards the northern border in the vicinity of Gorakha, facing China. According to Deputy Inspector General of Police Shailendra Thapa, the BOP has been set up in ChumnuBri Rural Municipality-1, located under APF No. 29 Gulmi Gorakha. The BOP is situated… Continue reading Nepal’s Armed Police Force establishes border outpost towards China in Gorakha

Supreme Court petition seeks removal of Rabi Lamichhane from his minister post

Kathmandu: A writ petition has been lodged in the Supreme Court (SC) urging the removal of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane from his roles as Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. Advocate Anupam Bhattarai filed the petition on Monday with the Office of the Attorney General, listing Attorney General Dina Mani Pokharel and… Continue reading Supreme Court petition seeks removal of Rabi Lamichhane from his minister post