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Kathmandu: The seventh meeting of the Joint Commission (JC) of Foreign Ministers of Nepal and India concluded with significant diplomatic strides as the two nations inked four crucial agreements. Co-chaired by Nepalese Foreign Minister NP Saud and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, the meeting unfolded at Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu on Thursday.… Continue reading Nepal and India strengthen ties with four key agreements signed at joint commission meeting

Kathmandu: Six individuals, including Nagendra Saud, the head of examination management at Mid-West University (MU), have been suspended on allegations of leaking question papers for the sixth-semester examination on the design of structure subject in the graduate school of engineering. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr Nanda Bahadur Singh, announced the suspension, revealing that the scheduled examination… Continue reading Six suspended over leaked exam papers at Mid-West University

Rs 280 million has been collected in the Prime Minister’s disaster relief fund dedicated to Jajarkot earthquake victims. Spokesperson at Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Narayan Prasad Bhatta, informed the Fund had collected over Rs 279.89 million so far. It was possible with the generosity of over 117 depositors- individuals and… Continue reading Rs 280 mn pours into ‘Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund’ for Jajarkot victims

Kathmandu: Mayor Balendra Shah of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has taken the decision to suspend three employees, including the Chief Secretary, on charges of irregularities in decision-making and implementation within the municipal executive and administration. The suspended individuals are Chief Secretary Nurnidhi Nyupane, Head of the Health Department Ram Prasad Poudel, and Senior Section Officer… Continue reading KMC Mayor Balen suspends 3 employees

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has issued a cautionary advisory, urging the public to exercise vigilance as the risk associated with the JN.1, a sub-variant of the Covid-19 virus, continues to escalate. While the JN.1 sub-variant has witnessed a surge in infection rates globally, including confirmed cases in neighboring countries like India… Continue reading Health Ministry warns of rising risk from JN.1 sub-variant of Covid-19

Kathmandu: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to arrive in Kathmandu on Thursday for a significant two-day official visit to Nepal. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and foster cooperation between the two neighboring nations. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Minister Jaishankar’s visit centers around the seventh meeting of… Continue reading Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar to visits Nepal for two days

Kathmandu: Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality-8, has raised an alarm as Swedish trekker Mitchell remains out of contact for 24 hours during his expedition on the Mardi Himal Trek. Mitchell, en route from Mardi High Camp to Mardi Base Camp, has been unaccounted for since his last communication. Despite rescue efforts by local authorities, the whereabouts of… Continue reading Urgent search operation initiated for missing Swedish trekker on Mardi Himal trek

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal announced on Sunday a significant step in response to the tragic events at Balkumari. Engaging in discussions with key leaders from ruling parties, he disclosed plans to establish a high-level commission, in accordance with the Commission of Inquiry Act 2026, to thoroughly investigate the incident. Nepali Congress Chief Whip… Continue reading Govt to establish high-level commission to probe Balkumari incident

Kathmandu: In a decisive response to the recent demonstration calling for participation in the Employment Permit System (EPS) examination, the government has taken disciplinary action against key officials. Acknowledging shortcomings in the state’s handling of the situation, Home Minister Narayankaji Shrestha announced the relief of Lalitpur Chief District Officer (CDO) Rudra Prasad Pandit, Chief of… Continue reading Government takes action following EPS protest incident

Kathmandu: Supreme Court (SC) has issued an order preventing the implementation of the government’s decision to declare a public holiday on the 1st day of the month of Phalgun, marking People’s War Day. This date commemorates the initiation of the decade-long armed insurgency by the then CPN (Maoist) with the goal of establishing a communist… Continue reading SC halts govt’s decision to declare ‘People’s War Day’ as public holiday