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Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has directed the civil servants to discharge their duty with integrity. Prime Minister Dahal pledged to ensure an environment conducive to any of the government employees working with a good intention. At a regular meeting of the government secretaries at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of… Continue reading Prime Minister Dahal urges civil servants to uphold integrity and promises support amidst new govt agenda

Kathmandu: It is found that only 27 per cent of the total population of the country has access to pure drinking water, according to the Ministry of Water Supply and Sanitation. Seventy-three per cent of the population is deprived of this facility in lack of minerals including iron in water sources owing to the dilapidated… Continue reading Only 27pc population in Nepal has access to pure drinking water

Kathmandu: Nepal expressed deep sorrow and condemnation over the terrorist attacks that occurred during a musical concert in Moscow, issuing a statement through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). In the statement released on Saturday, Nepal extended heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the Russian Federation’s people and government, as well as to the victims and… Continue reading Nepal Condemns terrorist attack at Moscow concert, extends condolences

Kathmandu: In a bid to enhance operational efficiency, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has solicited assistance from Air India to improve ground handling services. A delegation led by Executive Chairman Yuvraj Adhikari traveled to New Delhi to meet with Air India CEO Campbell Wilson, initiating discussions aimed at bolstering ground handling operations. According to NAC Spokesperson… Continue reading NAC seeks ground handling assistance from Air India

Kathmandu: Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Vice-Chairperson of CPN (Maoist Centre) and former Speaker, was released today amidst allegations related to a gold smuggling case. Released under the condition of his presence when required, Mahara was freed after the Central Investigation Bureau of the Nepal Police and District Public Prosecutor’s Office in Kathmandu completed recording his statement.… Continue reading Former Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara released

Kathmandu: Nepal’s Minister for Urban Development, Dhan Bahadur Budha, and Naveen Srivastava, Ambassador of India to Nepal, officially unveiled a new building of Shree Jestha Varna Mahavihar in Lalitpur. The inauguration ceremony, held on Friday, marked a significant milestone in bilateral relations, showcasing the commitment of both nations to preserving Nepal’s cultural heritage. Funded through… Continue reading Joint effort by Nepal and India: Inauguration of Shree Jestha Varna Mahavihar

Kathmandu: The Embassy of Switzerland, in collaboration with Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) and the Nepal Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industries (NSCCI), orchestrated the Second Fact-Finding Mission, hosting a delegation of Swiss business representatives in Nepal from March 17 to March 20. The primary objective of the mission was to acquaint Swiss companies with the… Continue reading Swiss business delegation explores investment opportunities in Nepal

Kathmandu: Nepali Congress party has demanded the resignation of Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane. This demand was raised during today’s parliamentary session, which began with strong opposition from Congress lawmakers. As the session commenced, Congress members voiced their dissent, prompting the Speaker to allocate time for Congress MP Deepak Giri to speak. Expressing their stance, Giri… Continue reading Nepali Congress demands resignation of Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane

Kathmandu: Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has issued a crucial directive to its subordinate agencies regarding the documentation of licensed weapons across the country. On Tuesday, MoHA ordered all district administration offices (DAOs) to furnish detailed records of licensed firearms within a tight 24-hour timeframe. This directive follows a significant incident on Monday, where two… Continue reading Ministry of Home Affairs issues urgent directive on licensed weapons

Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, has said the Foreign Ministry has adopted all possible measures keeping the issue of rescue and safety of Nepalis, who are in Russian Army and those held captive in Ukraine, in top priority. Clarifying on the issues raised in the parliament in today’s… Continue reading Deputy Prime Minister ensures safety of Nepalis amid Russia-Ukraine conflict