Kathmandu: Indian Railways has organized a special train to facilitate the travel of Nepali pilgrims attending the idol consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India, set to take place on January 22. Nepal Railway has informed that a 20-coach train will be dispatched by the Indian Railway Company to Janakpur, catering… Continue reading Special train arranged for Nepali pilgrims attending Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Idol consecration
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Nepali govt prepares disposal of unused COVID-19 vaccines amidst changes in booster dose strategy
Kathmandu: As the Nepali government grapples with changes in its COVID-19 vaccination strategy, approximately 4 million doses of the Sinopharm vaccine provided by the Chinese government may go unused. In response, the Ministry of Health and Population has initiated preparations for the disposal, or ‘disposal,’ of these vaccines. The Sinopharm vaccines, initially provided as part… Continue reading Nepali govt prepares disposal of unused COVID-19 vaccines amidst changes in booster dose strategy
Nepal’s Parliamentary Committee to address concerns over citizens’ deaths in Russia-Ukraine war
Kathmandu: Expressing deep concern over the tragic deaths of Nepali nationals in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee under the House of Representatives is gearing up for a comprehensive discussion on the matter.The parliamentary committee deems the loss of lives of citizens from a non-participating nation in the war as… Continue reading Nepal’s Parliamentary Committee to address concerns over citizens’ deaths in Russia-Ukraine war
PM Dahal and Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe discuss regional cooperation in Uganda
Kathmandu: On the sidelines of the 19th Conference of the Member States of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in a bilateral meeting today. During the meeting, Prime Minister Dahal underscored the shared commitment of Nepal and Sri Lanka to a non-aligned foreign policy. He… Continue reading PM Dahal and Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe discuss regional cooperation in Uganda
EC directs govt to ensure security during the national assembly election
The Election Commission (EC) has directed the government and the home ministry to make arrangements for movement of candidates and voters only after coordinating with respective District Administration Office while participating in election related programs for the National Assembly election scheduled for January 25. The government has been asked to make necessary security arrangements on… Continue reading EC directs govt to ensure security during the national assembly election
Prime Minister Dahal takes swift action to curb harassment of Nepali travelers abroad
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has issued directives to relevant ministries and authorities to promptly address the reported harassment faced by Nepali citizens departing with visit visas and work permits at the airport.The Prime Minister’s intervention follows multiple complaints received regarding the mistreatment of Nepalis embarking on international journeys.During a comprehensive discussion with key… Continue reading Prime Minister Dahal takes swift action to curb harassment of Nepali travelers abroad
Technical issues ground two NAC aircraft, disrupting international flights
Kathmandu: In a setback for Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), two out of its four aircraft designated for international flights have been grounded due to technical problems, causing disruptions for hundreds of passengers. Ramesh Poudel, the spokesperson for NAC, explained that one of the affected aircraft, bearing registration number 9N-ALZ and belonging to the A330 series… Continue reading Technical issues ground two NAC aircraft, disrupting international flights
Prime Minister Dahal implements significant staff reduction in secretariat
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has initiated a substantial downsizing of his secretariat, resulting in the removal of 13 individuals, effective from January 15. The Prime Minister’s Secretariat officially announced the dismissals, citing a commitment to streamline and optimize the workforce. Among those dismissed are Narayan Prasad Dhungana, who held the position of… Continue reading Prime Minister Dahal implements significant staff reduction in secretariat
COVID-19 resurfaces in Chitwan after 10-month hiatus
Kathmandu: Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in Chitwan after a hiatus of 10 months. The virus was confirmed in a 29-year-old youth and a 66-year-old man in the lab tests conducted on Sunday and Tuesday, according to Information Officer at Bharatpur Hospital, Gopal Paudel. The man visited the hospital for the treatment of pneumonia. He… Continue reading COVID-19 resurfaces in Chitwan after 10-month hiatus
FAO and PM Dahal unite for agrifood rransformation and economic growth”
Kathmandu: FAO Director-General QU Dongyu and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, met during the Director-General’s visit to Nepal. The Prime Minister informed that the country has now focused on economic building and would shortly graduate from the Least Developed Country category. The Prime Minister expressed his expectation on FAO to play an even more… Continue reading FAO and PM Dahal unite for agrifood rransformation and economic growth”