Kathmandu: Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck returned to Bhutan on Friday following a brief stopover in Kathmandu. The King, who had arrived in the Nepali capital earlier in the day, was seen off by Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba at Tribhuvan International Airport. Wangchuck, who was in Nepal as part of an unofficial… Continue reading Bhutanese King Wangchuck departs Kathmandu after brief stopover
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Bhutan’s King and Queen to arrive in Nepal for private visit on Friday
Kathmandu: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan are set to arrive in Nepal on Friday for a private visit, following their official trip to India. The royal couple is expected to spend approximately three to four hours in Kathmandu. After completing their official visit to India, the Bhutanese monarchs… Continue reading Bhutan’s King and Queen to arrive in Nepal for private visit on Friday
Israeli Ambassador to Nepal confirms Nepali abductee Bipin Joshi is alive
Kathmandu: Shmulik Arie Bass, the newly appointed Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, confirmed on Thursday that Bipin Joshi, a Nepali national who was abducted by Hamas militants during the October 7 attacks, is alive. Speaking at a press conference in Kathmandu, Ambassador Bass revealed that intelligence gathered from Arab sources indicated that Joshi is still among… Continue reading Israeli Ambassador to Nepal confirms Nepali abductee Bipin Joshi is alive
President Paudel successfully undergoes prostate surgery
Kathmandu: President Ram Chandra Paudel has successfully undergone prostate surgery at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) in Kathmandu. The surgery, which was performed on Wednesday, was a Bipolar TURP procedure, utilizing modern medical technology. Dr. Ghanshyam Gurung, the executive director of TUTH, confirmed the successful completion of the surgery and assured the public that… Continue reading President Paudel successfully undergoes prostate surgery
Health Minister highlights achievements and future priorities at Gavi meeting
Kathmandu: Minister of Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, emphasized Nepal’s significant progress in immunization at the Special Health Ministers and Implementing Country Caucus Meeting. He expressed gratitude to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, for its pivotal role in supporting Nepal’s immunization efforts, noting that since 2001, Gavi has provided approximately US$449.1 million in financial support for… Continue reading Health Minister highlights achievements and future priorities at Gavi meeting
Korean Ambassador and UNICEF representative visit flood-affected communities in Kavrepalanchowk
Kathmandu: The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Park Tae-young, and UNICEF Representative to Nepal, Alice Akunga, visited flood and landslide-affected communities in Kavrepalanchowk District on November 29, 2024, to assess the damage and support recovery efforts. During their visit, they officially opened a child-friendly space and handed over essential health and hygiene… Continue reading Korean Ambassador and UNICEF representative visit flood-affected communities in Kavrepalanchowk
Home Ministry launches ‘Hello Home Ministry Grievance Hearing Unit’ to improve service resolution
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has launched the ‘Hello Home Ministry Grievance Hearing Unit’ to enhance the resolution process for grievances related to services provided by the ministry and its subordinate bodies. In a statement issued on Thursday, the MoHA reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace, controlling crime, and ensuring the effective implementation… Continue reading Home Ministry launches ‘Hello Home Ministry Grievance Hearing Unit’ to improve service resolution
First chartered flight from India lands at Pokhara Regional International Airport
Kathmandu: In a historic development, a single-engine private jet from India became the first chartered flight to land at the Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) in nearly two years since the airport’s inauguration. The jet, operated by the European company Zell Air, arrived from New Delhi, India, on Thursday afternoon. According to PRIA, the aircraft,… Continue reading First chartered flight from India lands at Pokhara Regional International Airport
SC denies bail to Durga Prasai in electricity fraud case
Kathmandu: Supreme Court has rejected the petition for bail filed by Durga Prasai, a medical practitioner arrested on charges of electricity fraud. Prasai’s son, Nirajan Prasai, had filed a habeas corpus petition, claiming that his father was being unlawfully detained. The petition was dismissed by a bench comprising Justices Nityanand Pandey and Mahesh Sharma Paudel… Continue reading SC denies bail to Durga Prasai in electricity fraud case
EC calls for public holiday on Dec 1 for Local By-Elections
Kathmandu: Election Commission (EC) has requested local governments to declare a public holiday on December 1, for the upcoming local by-elections. In a statement, the EC urged relevant municipalities to ensure that voting stations are set up and accessible for the elections. The Commission has requested the use of various public and private venues, including… Continue reading EC calls for public holiday on Dec 1 for Local By-Elections