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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

Kathmandu: Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality in Gorkha district celebrated Nepal’s mountaineering achievements by felicitating record-setting climbers, including Phunjo Jhangmu Lama, the fastest female to scale Mount Everest. Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Badri Pandey and municipality chairperson Nima Lama led the event, recognizing the climbers’ contributions to promoting Nepal’s adventure tourism. Phunjo Jhangmu… Continue reading Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality honours record-breaking mountaineers

Kathmandu: Minister for Health and Population Pradeep Paudel has introduced a groundbreaking directive mandating hearing tests for all newborns in Nepal. The Newborn Hearing Screening Directive 2081 BS, recently approved by the minister, requires maternity hospitals to screen for hearing issues within 12 to 24 hours of birth or during the first follow-up visit. The… Continue reading Nepal mandates hearing tests for newborns under new directive

Kathmandu: Landing difficulties caused by dense fog at Bhairahawa’s Gautam Buddha International Airport have been resolved with the introduction of a new navigation system. The airport has implemented the Required Navigation Performance Authorization Required (RNP AR) system from today. This advanced technology allows aircraft to land with visibility as low as 800 meters, significantly lower… Continue reading New navigation system eases landing issues at GBIA