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Kathmandu: In response to escalating tensions, the District Administration Office in Parsa has issued a curfew order in specific areas of Birgunj Metropolitan City, effective from 5 PM today. The indefinite curfew spans the region bordering Nagwa Chowk in Bara’s East, Tilawe Bridge in the West, Parwanipur in the North, and Miteri Bridge Customs in… Continue reading Curfew imposed in parts of Birgunj as tensions rise over religious procession dispute

Kathmandu: The Henley Passport Index for 2024 has been released, revealing the global standings of passports, and Nepal has maintained its position at 103rd. The index, which measures the strength of passports based on visa-free access, places Nepal alongside Libya and Palestine with visa-free access to 40 countries. In contrast, France has claimed the prestigious… Continue reading Nepal holds 103rd position in 2024 Henley Passport Index

Kathmandu: Today marks the 74th National Democracy Day, with celebrations taking place across the nation through various programs and events. In the heart of the capital, a special ceremony unfolded at the Nepal Army Pavilion Tudikhel this morning, organized by the government to commemorate this significant day in the country’s history. National Democracy Day holds… Continue reading Nepal celebrates 74th National Democracy Day

Kathmandu: In a historic achievement, the Nepalese government has successfully printed postage stamps within the country for the first time in 64 years. Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, marked this momentous occasion by affixing the first-day cancellation mark on 11 varieties of postage stamps, printed at the Janak Education Materials Centre. The… Continue reading Nepal resumes printing postage stamps in-country after 64 years

Kathmandu: The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has announced its intent to submit a memorandum to the Prime Minister on February 21, outlining a set of demands centered around nationalism, development, good governance, and improved service delivery. In a meeting held on Wednesday, the movement mobilization committee, party officials, central members, district chairpersons of the Kathmandu… Continue reading RPP to present memorandum to PM outlining demands for nationalism, development, and good governance

Kathmandu: In a significant crackdown, the Kathmandu Police Range apprehended nine individuals, including eight Indian nationals and one Nepali, on charges of orchestrating a human trafficking scheme that involved holding Indian nationals hostage. The perpetrators had duped their victims with false promises of facilitating their journey to the United States. A special police team, led… Continue reading Human trafficking racket busted in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: In a significant operation, authorities at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have apprehended a 19-year-old girl, Sushmita Gole, from Jugal Rural Municipality-2, Sindhupalchowk, for attempting to transport currency illegally to the UAE. The incident unfolded on Monday afternoon when TIA authorities detained Gole during routine checks. Upon inspection at the baggage checking area, the police… Continue reading Attempted illegal currency transport foiled at Tribhuvan International Airport

Kathmandu: Kathmandu University (KU) is gearing up to host the prestigious International Vice-Chancellors’ Meet and the Bharat-Nepal Higher Education Summit from February 15 to 17 at its main campus in Dhulikhel, Kavre. Organized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)–North Zone, with KU as an Associate Member, the event aims to facilitate collaboration and dialogue… Continue reading Kathmandu University to ‘host International Vice-Chancellors’ Meet and Bharat-Nepal Higher Education Summit’

Kathmandu: Nepal government has introduced stringent regulations for mountaineers, focusing on waste management and safety measures. The new guidelines, announced by the Department of Tourism, aim to address environmental concerns and enhance the overall sustainability of adventure tourism in the region. Under the ‘Leave No Trace’ principles, climbers scaling Mt Everest, Mt Nuptse, and Mt… Continue reading Nepal govt implements strict waste management rules for mountaineers

Kathmandu: CNN, the American news network, alleges that approximately 15,000 Nepalese citizens have been recruited into the Russian military, a figure significantly higher than the government’s estimated count of 200. This number reportedly surged after Russia announced an attractive recruitment package for foreign nationals willing to join its army last year. As per sources, the… Continue reading Russia has recruited as many as 15,000 Nepalis to fight its war: CNN