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Kathmandu: Starting this evening, the Kailali border crossing will be temporarily closed in light of the Lok Sabha elections in India. District Administration Office in Kailali, confirmed that the closure started at 6 PM today. This measure is in response to the elections scheduled for May 13 in Uttar Pradesh’s Kheri district. The border crossing… Continue reading Kailali border crossing shut for Indian Lok Sabha elections

Kathmandu: In a dynamic stride towards enhancing bilateral ties, South Korea has been extending various forms of support to Nepal, fostering growth in multiple sectors. Celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between Nepal and South Korea, Ambassador Park Tae-yong has highlighted the burgeoning collaborations during an interactive session with journalists today. South Korea has been… Continue reading Nepal-South Korea relations flourishing with diverse collaborations

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has issued directives to doctors, healthcare workers, and employees to refrain from engaging in work at private health institutions while on leave. Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Madhusudan Burlakoti, has issued instructions to institutions, departments, hospitals, and centers, urging medical personnel to utilize their leave for the… Continue reading Health Ministry directs medical personnel to refrain from private works during leave

Kathmandu: Climbers from Nepal and Korea, as part of the Nepal-Korea Friendship Expedition-2024, have successfully reached the summit of the virgin peak Jugal I in Sindhupalchok district. The historic ascent, commemorating the golden jubilee of bilateral relations between Nepal and South Korea, marks a significant milestone in mountaineering history. The expedition’s first team, comprised of… Continue reading Nepal-Korea Friendship Expedition-2024 conquers Jugal I peak

Kathmandu: In a decisive move to safeguard public health, the Nepali government has commenced proceedings to outlaw electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vapes. The National Health Education, Information, and Communication Center (NHEICC), operating under the purview of the Department of Health Services, has embarked on a collaborative effort with various ministries to enforce the ban… Continue reading Govt initiates ban on electronic cigarettes (vapes) in Nepal

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has vowed to ensure the safe repatriation of Nepali citizens serving in the Russian army. This assurance comes in response to mounting concerns raised by the families and relatives of those recruited in Russia. The families, accompanied by activist Kritu Bhandari, converged at the Prime Minister’s official residence… Continue reading PM Dahal pledges safe return of Nepali soldiers from Russia

Kathmandu: In an anticipated diplomatic move, the Foreign Minister of Japan, Yoko Kamikawa, is set to arrive in Nepal on Sunday, marking a significant step in bolstering ties between the two nations. Minister Kamikawa, addressing a press conference, outlined her mission, emphasizing her commitment to fostering diplomatic relations that serve as a bridge between the… Continue reading Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa to visit Nepal

Kathmandu: Suhang Nemwang of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist) has been elected as the representative of Ilam-2 constituency. According to the Election Commission, Nemwang secured 27,772 votes in the recent election. His closest competitor, Damber Bahadur Khadka of the Nepali Congress, was defeated with 5,830 votes. Khadka managed to gather 21,942 votes. The Ilam-2 constituency… Continue reading Nepali Congress loses to CPN (Maoist) in Ilam-2 constituency

Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has inaugurated ‘Skill Fair 2024′ today, coinciding with International Workers’ Day. The initiative, aimed at addressing the growing gap between demand and supply of skilled labor, intends to offer free vocational training to 2,081 individuals. Sunita Dangol, the deputy mayor of KMC, emphasized the necessity of bridging this gap by… Continue reading Skill Fair 2024 commences in Kathmandu to empower job seekers