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Kathmandu: Mayor of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City has embarked on a significant journey to the capital, Kathmandu, to advocate for political reform and accountability. Over the course of several days, Mayor Sampang has engaged in high-level discussions with key officials, including Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane, Finance Minister Barshaman Pun, Water Supply Minister… Continue reading Dharan’s Mayor takes stand for political reform in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has formally requested China to grant free visas to Nepali nationals intending to visit China. Minister Shrestha announced a positive reception from Chinese authorities regarding this proposal. Returning to Kathmandu early Monday morning following a seven-day official visit to China, Minister Shrestha unveiled this development… Continue reading Foreign Minister Shrestha urges China for free visas to Nepali nationals

Kathmandu: The Special Court has initiated hearings for cases through an online system. Chief Justice Vishwambhar Prasad Shrestha presided over the commencement of online debates in a session of the Special Court. Special Court spokesperson Dhan Bahadur Karki provided information regarding the initiation of regular online hearings, which began this Sunday for examination purposes. Cases… Continue reading Special court commences online hearings for cases

Kathmandu: Minister for Labour, Employment, and Social Security, Dol Prasad Aryal, clarified that work permits are not being issued to individuals going to Russia. Speaking at a program titled “Kathmandu ko Aakhama Karnali” (Karnali in the eyes of Kathmandu) organized by the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Minister Aryal, who is also the Vice-chair of the Party,… Continue reading Labour Minister Dol Prasad Aryal announces suspension of individual work permits for Russia

Kathmandu: Department of Drug Administration has issued directives to halt the operation of online pharmacies. Narayan Prasad Dhakal, Director-General of the department, revealed that the decision to shut down online pharmacies was made after discovering the sale and distribution of counterfeit and misleading drugs under the guise of online pharmacy services. Dhakal further highlighted instances… Continue reading Department of Drug Administration directs cease of online pharmacy operations

Kathmandu: In a significant move aimed at enhancing access to essential childhood cancer medicines, the Ministry of Health and Population-Nepal has inked an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to join the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines (GPACCM). This initiative, led by St Jude Global and WHO, seeks to address the… Continue reading Nepal partners with WHO to bolster childhood cancer treatment access

Kathmandu: Former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ramesh Kharel has made headlines today as he officially announced his departure from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). His decision comes amidst growing dissatisfaction over a recent request made by the party’s authority for clarification. Taking to social media, Kharel revealed his resignation from the RSP, citing a shift… Continue reading Former DIG Ramesh Kharel resigns from Rastriya Swatantra Party

Kathmandu: Nepal Police apprehended five Bangladeshi individuals who were found to be residing in the country illegally, despite the expiration of their visas. The individuals, identified as Md Rifat Ahamed (26), Md Abdullah (23), Md Samsual Hoda (45), Abdul Biswas (30), and Md Masum Miah (36), were disclosed by Superintendent of Police Nakul Pokharel from… Continue reading 5 Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Nepal for overstay

The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal has implemented the Concept Paper on Mobilization for Border Foot Patrol, 2024. The concept paper, implemented as part of the APF with the People of Border Areas Program, aims at mobilization of APF personnel for patrolling round-the-clock in the border areas.  Accordingly, platoons of the APF Nepal have been… Continue reading APF Nepal initiates round-the-clock border patrol for enhanced security

Kathmandu: Costa Rica officially inaugurated its Honorary Consulate in Kathmandu, Nepal. The ceremony, held at the Garden of Dreams in Kathmandu last Tuesday, drew the presence of notable figures from various sectors. The event was graced by Sofia Salas, Chargé d’Affaires of Costa Rica to the Republic of India, and Dr. Manish Thapa, who has… Continue reading Costa Rica inauguration Honorary Consulate in Kathmandu