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Kathmandu: The International Coordination Council (ICC) of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) is set to hold its annual general meeting and global conclave in Kathmandu on Sunday and Monday. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will inaugurate the event, themed “Transformation and Unity: Labor, Investment, and Continuity of Citizenship.” During a press conference on Friday, NRNA… Continue reading NRNA to host AGM and Global Conclave in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: The Rupandehi District Court has issued arrest warrants for Rabi Lamichhane and former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Chhabilal Joshi as part of an ongoing investigation into organized crime linked to the Supreme Cooperative fraud case in Butwal. Judge Shyam Prasad Shrestha approved the warrants, which also sanction the arrest of 12 other individuals associated… Continue reading Arrest warrants issued for Rabi Lamichhane and former DIG Chhabilal Joshi in Rupandehi

Kathmandu: Nepal has strongly condemned recent attacks on United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers and called for the conflicting parties to ensure their safety. The condemnation was articulated in a joint declaration with 34 nations contributing to UNIFIL, released today via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official X (formerly Twitter) platform. The statement… Continue reading Nepal condemns attacks on UNIFIL peacekeepers, calls for immediate action

Kathmandu: The United States has announced plans to supply the Nepali Army with two helicopters and two sky trucks, aimed at enhancing disaster response and the army’s air capabilities. This military assistance is valued at approximately Rs 13.38 billion. The announcement was initially made during US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard… Continue reading US to provide Nepali Army with helicopters and aircraft for disaster response

Kathmadu: The Nepali Army (NA) has confirmed that all its personnel deployed in the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon are safe. NA spokesperson Gaurav Kumar KC reported that the army maintains regular communication with its security forces in the region, ensuring that all members are unharmed. However, KC noted that sporadic incidents in the… Continue reading Nepali Army confirms safety of personnel in UN Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon

Kathmandu: The bodies of five Russian climbers who tragically perished while ascending Dhaulagiri on October 5 have been successfully brought to Kathmandu. Rescuers recovered the climbers’ bodies from an altitude of 7,600 meters and transported them to the base camp. An Altitude Air helicopter was used to airlift the bodies to the capital, where they… Continue reading Bodies of 5 Russian Climbers recovered from Dhaulagiri

Kathmandu: Foreign Minister Dr. Arju Rana Deuba has directed Nepalese embassies to provide regular updates on the situation of Nepalese nationals in Israel and Lebanon. During a virtual meeting with Nepalese ambassadors in these countries, she sought information on the latest developments affecting Nepalese citizens. Minister Rana expressed growing concern in Nepal regarding the conditions… Continue reading Foreign Minister instructs Embassies to be alert on status of Nepalis in Israel and Lebanon

Kathmandu: The recent late monsoon-induced disaster has resulted in a tragic loss of 239 lives, with 18 individuals still unaccounted for following the floods and landslides that struck the country last week. Rishiram Tiwari, spokesperson for the Ministry of Home Affairs, reported that 178 people have been injured in the disaster-related incidents. In response to… Continue reading Death toll from late monsoon disaster rises to 239

Kathmandu: Bada Dashain, the largest and longest festival celebrated by Nepali Hindus, officially commenced today with the auspicious Ghatasthapana ceremony. This event marks the first day of the Navaratri Parba, a nine-night festival honoring the goddess Nawadurga, and falls on Aswin Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright half of the lunar calendar month… Continue reading Bada Dashain festival kicks off with Ghatasthapana Ceremony

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has deployed a task force to assist in search, rescue, and relief operations across eight districts severely impacted by heavy rains. Coordinators from the task force commenced fieldwork on Wednesday morning, focusing on areas experiencing flooding and landslides. Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadee announced that eight joint secretaries… Continue reading MoHA deploys task force for flood relief operations in 8 districts