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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

Kathmandu: National Statistics Office on Sunday, startling figures have been unveiled regarding the prevalence of disabilities in Nepal. The census conducted in 2078 BS sheds light on the plight of around 647,744 individuals living with disabilities in the country. This accounts for approximately 2.2 percent of Nepal’s total population of 29,164,578. Among the provinces, Gandaki… Continue reading New census reveals 647,744 people with disabilities in Nepal

Kathmandu: Kathmandu District Court has granted permission to remand former Speaker and Vice Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center), Krishna Bahadur Mahara, in custody for four days. District Court Judge Durga Prasad Khanal approved the request made by the police for remanding Mahara in custody for further investigation. Mahara’s arrest came following allegations of his involvement… Continue reading Former speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara remanded in custody

Kathmandu: The Special Commission on Gold Smuggling, chaired by former Justice Delhi Raj Acharya, has submitted its findings to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs Ravi Lamichhane today. The report, compiled after an intensive five-month investigation, spans an extensive 485 pages. It includes on-site inspections at nine suspected smuggling locations, statements from 68… Continue reading Special Commission on gold smuggling presents report to Home Affairs

Kathmandu: Advocate Anu Bhattarai has taken a significant step towards advocating for the legal recognition of live-in relationships in Nepal by filing a writ petition at the Supreme Court (SC). This groundbreaking petition seeks urgent legal arrangements to acknowledge and regulate live-in relationships, allowing competent and qualified individuals to cohabit without fear of legal ambiguity… Continue reading Writ petition filed at SC demands legal recognition of Live-in Relationships in Nepal

Kathmandu: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has officially confirmed the deaths of seven additional Nepali nationals who were engaged in combat alongside the Russian army in Ukraine. The MoFA, in a statement released on Thursday, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of these brave individuals. The deceased Nepali nationals were part of the Russian army’s… Continue reading 7 more Nepali nationals confirmed dead while fighting alongside Russian Army in Ukraine

Kathmandu: Under the auspices of the Nepal Tourism Board and with support from the Karnali Sports Development Council, basic ski training commenced at Tribeni Patan Chetadi in Kalikot district of Karnali province on the 11th of March, 2024. The training involves 25 trainees, three trainers from the Nepal Mountain Academy, and local tourism entrepreneurs. The… Continue reading Ski training at Triveni, Kalikot