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Kathmandu: In response to the recent altercation between customs staff and police personnel at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the Ministry of Home Affairs has taken swift action by establishing a three-member committee to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. Led by Joint-Secretary Thaneshwor Gautam of the Ministry, the committee includes Deputy Inspector General Rajeshnath… Continue reading Investigation committee formed by Ministry of Home Affairs to probe airport scuffle

Kathmandu: The Nepali Congress initiates a comprehensive campaign aimed at engaging with citizens, gathering opinions, and fostering community dialogue in all seven provinces. The campaign, named ‘Community and Congress Campaign,’ is set to run from Magh 16 to Magh 26, covering issues of civic interest and concerns. Representatives from the Congress will visit all 77… Continue reading Nepali Congress to organize ‘Community and Congress’ campaign across 77 districts

Kathmandu: Chitwan National Park (CNP) authorities have successfully arrested Khesar Bahadur Bohora, alias Tikaram Bohora, from Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City-2 on January 23. The arrest comes three years after he allegedly killed a rhino in the Amaltari area of Nawalparasi on September 17, 2019. The suspect has been accused of not only shooting and killing the… Continue reading Suspect arrested three years after killing rhino in ‘Chitwan National Park’

Ambassador of Australia to Nepal, Felicity Volk, paid a courtesy call on President Ram Chandra Paudel at the Rastrapati Bhawan, Shital Niwas, today. On the occasion, discussions were held on bilateral relations between Nepal and Australia and on matters of mutual interest and concern, the Office of the President said. President Paudel expressed the confidence… Continue reading Australian Ambassador Felicity Volk meets Nepal’s President Paudel to discuss bilateral relations

Kathmandu: Nepal and Germany have formalized a significant commitment, with Joint Secretary Shreekrishna Nepal of the Ministry of Finance and German Ambassador Thomas Prinz signing Financial and Technical Cooperation Agreements. The grant assistance, totaling up to 56 million Euros, was pledged by the Federal Republic of Germany in 2022. According to a statement from the… Continue reading Germany commits €56 mn grant assistance to Nepal for energy and social initiatives

Kathmadu: In an effort to promote responsible business practices and uphold human rights, Nepal has officially launched the ‘National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 2080/81-2084/85 BS.’ The initiative was inaugurated by the Minister for Labour, Employment, and Social Security, Sharat Singh Bhandari, during a program held in the capital on Tuesday. Minister Bhandari… Continue reading Nepal launches ‘National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights’

Kathmandu: The Nepali government has issued a new directive regarding necessary documents for foreign travel on visit and tourist visas. The decision, which clarifies the required documents for foreign travel on visit visas, is in response to the lack of clarity in previous decisions issued on March 10, 2022. According to Rudra Singh Tamang, the… Continue reading Nepal introduces new procedure for visit and tourist visas

Kathmandu: Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal, Centre for Integrated Urban Development (CIUD) and WaterAid Nepal (WAN) jointly handed over the groundwater water recharge system, which was installed within the premises of Balaju Park in ward number 16 of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), to the deputy mayor of the KMC, Sunita Dangol, On January 19, 2024. The… Continue reading Groundwater Recharge System installed in Balaju Park of KMC

Kathmandu: Another Nepali national, Sundar Moktan, aged 32, hailing from Naukunda Rural Municipality-5 in Rasuwa, has lost his life while serving in the Russian Army. The local government has confirmed the news of Moktan’s demise, indicating that the family received the heartbreaking news recently. It has been said that Moktan, who was working in the… Continue reading Another Nepali national serving in Russian Army dies in Ukraine

Kathmandu: The government is all set to establish the ‘Shree Pashupati Hindu University’ in Gothatar, Kathmandu. This university, with a focus on advancing research and exploration in Hinduism, will be situated on land owned by the Pashupati Area Development Trust. On Sunday, the Shree Pashupati Hindu University Establishment Preparation Committee presented its conclusive report to… Continue reading Nepal govt announces establishment of ‘Shree Pashupati Hindu University’ in Kathmandu