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Kathmandu: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday confirmed that Nepal has eliminated rubella as a public health problem, making it the sixth country in the South-East Asia region to achieve the milestone. The certification follows a review by the Regional Verification Commission for measles and rubella elimination, which assessed Nepal’s disease surveillance and vaccine… Continue reading WHO declares Nepal rubella-free, sixth country in South-East Asia to eliminate disease

Kathmandu: Society International Travels (SI) has entered into a partnership with Friends of Parents of Children with Autism (FPCA), pledging yearlong monthly financial support to the nonprofit as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative. The first installment was handed over on Monday to FPCA president Elina Bajracharya Tuladhar during a ceremony in Kathmandu. “Autism… Continue reading Society International joins hands with FPCA to back autism services in Nepal

Kathmandu: The Department of Prison Management has shifted the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, from Rupandehi prison to Nakkhu prison in Lalitpur. Rabi is jailed on charges of embezzling cooperative organizations’ funds. Department’s Information Officer Sanesh Prasad Joshi shared that Rabi was brought to Kathmandu this evening by an aircraft from… Continue reading Rabi Lamichhane shifted to Nakkhu jail from Rupandehi

Kathmandu: Nepal’s International Relations and Global Diplomacy Dialogue (IRGDD) and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce have held talks aimed at boosting cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, and other sectors of mutual interest. IRGDD President Amb. Dr. Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal met with visiting Spanish Chamber of Commerce Director-General Inmaculada Riera i Reñé on August 12… Continue reading Nepal, Spain explore stronger trade and cultural ties

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended best wishes to the youths on the occasion of the International Youth Day stating that this Day has inspired the youths for making them robust in social, economic, cultural and political sectors. The PM has stated that the country’s future was in the energy, creativity and dreams… Continue reading PM extends greetings on International Youth Day

Kathmandu: A cremation worker at Pashupati Aryaghat has been taken into police custody on suspicion of removing flesh and bones from a corpse shortly before its cremation. Kathmandu District Police Office spokesperson SP Kuldeep Chand confirmed that the suspect, a Brahmin employed at the Aryaghat, is being held at Gaushala Police Circle for questioning. The… Continue reading Cremation Worker Detained Over Suspected Body Part Removal at Pashupati

Kathmandu: Gaijatra, a vibrant cultural festival celebrated in the Kathmandu Valley and several other parts of Nepal, is being observed today with a mix of fun, humor, and satire. The eight-day festival begins on the first day of the waning moon in the lunar month of Bhadra (Bhadra Krishna Pratipada) and ends on Ashtami. It… Continue reading Nepal celebrates Gaijatra

Kathmandu: The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi has confirmed that no Nepali nationals have been found dead in the recent flash floods that struck Dharali in Uttarkashi district of India’s Uttarakhand state. Citing information from the Uttarakhand Police, the embassy stated that 372 people have been safely rescued from the affected area and two… Continue reading No Nepali nationals found dead in Uttarakhand flash floods, embassy confirms

Kathmandu: Nepal Adventure Academy has conducted a professional-level training program for trekking guides, aiming to enhance their skills and raise the standard of tourism services in Nepal. The “Advanced Trekking Guide (Pro Level)” training was held from Ashar 20 to Shrawan 20 (corresponding to early July to early August) with the goal of equipping guides… Continue reading Nepal Adventure Academy conducts professional trekking guide training