Mt K2’s world record climber returns home

A team of Mt K2 climbers at Tribhuvan International Airport on Tuesday Morning. Photo Courtesy: Online Khabar

Kathmandu: Nepali climbers who set a world record by climbing the world’s second highest mountain Mt K2 in winter season have returned to Kathmandu. The team including Nirmal Purja was welcomed at Tribhuvan International Airport this morning with a bouquet of flowers and food. Representatives from different tourism oranizations have arrived at the airport to… Continue reading Mt K2’s world record climber returns home

Congress meeting on Tuesday to decide whether to begin protest against government

Kathmandu: A meeting of the Central Working Committee of the Nepali Congress is being held on Tuesday amid confusion over whether to agitate against the dissolution of the House of Representatives or wait for the court’s decision. A meeting will be held at the party office, Sanepa at 1 pm to discuss the preparations for… Continue reading Congress meeting on Tuesday to decide whether to begin protest against government

33 missing children rescued in Los Angeles trafficking operation

A representative photo. Photo courtesy: Guardian Group

(NBC): A massive operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies resulted in the recovery of nearly three dozen missing children, including several who had been sexually exploited, authorities said. One person suspected of human trafficking was arrested on state charges, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said Friday in a press release. Details of the arrest were… Continue reading 33 missing children rescued in Los Angeles trafficking operation

Prime Minister Oli directs not to increase MBBS fees

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has directed not to increase MBBS fees.During the fifth meeting of the Medical Education Commission held at the PM’s residence in Baluwatar, Prime Minister Oli directed not to implement the hiked fee submitted by the task force. The Commission had recommended to increase the amount for MBBS program from… Continue reading Prime Minister Oli directs not to increase MBBS fees

Prachanda-Madhav group called a standing committee meeting

Kathmandu: The standing committee meeting of the CPN-Prachanda-Madhav group has been scheduled on Sunday. The group, that demonstrated in Kathmandu on Friday against the dissolution of the House of Representatives, has called a meeting of the standing committee to discuss further agitation programs. Spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha informed that the meeting will be held on… Continue reading Prachanda-Madhav group called a standing committee meeting

Agro minister urges to launch awareness campaign on animal health

Kathmandu: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Padma Kumari Aryal has urged the newly elected leadership of the Nepal Veterinary Council to launch an awareness campaign on animal health. Congratulating the newly elected leadership at the Ministry on Friday, she suggested to make a program related to animal health awareness campaign. Although animal health is… Continue reading Agro minister urges to launch awareness campaign on animal health

Prachanda-Madhav group stage protest affecting traffic movement

Photo Courtesy: Online Khabar

Kathmandu: Today, the traffic in Kathmandu remained chaotic throughout the day. People suffered. However, the CPN (Maoist) leaders of the Prachanda Nepal group were enthusiastic about the wave of protests against the government’s unconstitutional move. Because the demonstration of power called by the CPN-Prachanda Madhav group in Kathmandu against the dissolution of the House of… Continue reading Prachanda-Madhav group stage protest affecting traffic movement

Sugarcane farmers again announced protest against govt

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Kathmandu: The Sugarcane Farmers’ Struggle Committee has again announced agitation saying that the government has agreed to pay the remaining dues of the sugarcane farmers within 21 days. Although the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies has verbally stated that Rs. 570 million has been paid out of the amount of Rs. 650 million and… Continue reading Sugarcane farmers again announced protest against govt

Govt gears up to build fertilizer factory

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Kathmandu: The first meeting of the preliminary study committee formed by the government for the establishment of chemical fertilizer factory in Nepal has been held on Wednesday. A meeting chaired by Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel, convener of the study committee, discussed about the preparation, technology and possible cost of setting up a chemical fertilizer… Continue reading Govt gears up to build fertilizer factory

Conditional permission for Nepalis to return home from the UK

Kathmandu: Airlines have been banned from bringing passengers to Nepal from the UK after detecting new variant of coronavirus. As a result, Nepali citizens and non-resident Nepalis who have to come to Nepal are also in trouble. In this situation, the government has facilitated Nepali citizens and non-resident Nepali citizens who have to come to… Continue reading Conditional permission for Nepalis to return home from the UK