Kathmandu: The District Court, Kathmandu has given permission to the police to keep medical entrepreneur Durga Prasain in detention for 12 days to investigate his involvement in the Tinkune violence orchestrated on March 28. The Nepal Police had taken under control Prasain from Bhadrapur, Jhapa on Friday morning and brought to Kathmandu to forward investigation.… Continue reading Court permits 12-day detention to Durga Prasain
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Nepal should capitalize on China’s progress for national prosperity: NA Chair Dahal
Kathmandu: Chairperson of the National Assembly, Narayan Prasad Dahal, has emphasized the importance of leveraging China’s development for Nepal’s own economic and social advancement. Speaking at the Nepal-China Economic and Trade Conference held today in Kathmandu to mark the 70th anniversary of Nepal-China diplomatic relations, Chair Dahal highlighted the rapid progress made by China in… Continue reading Nepal should capitalize on China’s progress for national prosperity: NA Chair Dahal
Nepal hands over 27 tons of relief materials to quake-hit Myanmar
The government of Nepal has donated 27 tons of relief materials to the quake-hit Myanmar. The materials were provided as relief to the Myanmar people suffering the loss and devastation in recent earthquake. The Nepali team handed over the relief materials to the Myanmar officials at the Nay Pyi Taw International Airport on Thursday morning.… Continue reading Nepal hands over 27 tons of relief materials to quake-hit Myanmar
PM Oli pledges $100,000 to AIT during visit to Thailand
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli reaffirmed Nepal’s long-standing ties with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand on Thursday, pledging USD 100,000 in support of the institution’s academic mission during a high-level visit. PM Oli, accompanied by a delegation including Ambassador Dhan Bahadur Oli, addressed the AIT community and underscored Nepal’s commitment to… Continue reading PM Oli pledges $100,000 to AIT during visit to Thailand
Light rain brings relief to Kathmandu as air pollution remains high
Kathmandu: Light rain fell across parts of the Kathmandu Valley on Wednesday afternoon, offering a potential reprieve from the high levels of air pollution that have gripped the region in recent days. According to Hydrology and Meteorology, rainfall was recorded in several locations including Tribhuvan International Airport, Tinkune, Phulchoki, Chandragiri, Sallaghari in Bhaktapur, and Duwakot.… Continue reading Light rain brings relief to Kathmandu as air pollution remains high
South Korean tourist dies of altitude sickness in Manang
Kathmandu: A South Korean tourist died of altitude sickness while returning from Tilicho Lake in Manang district, officials confirmed on Monday. The incident took place at Thoroj Khola in Ngisyang Rural Municipality-9. The deceased has been identified as Myeongok Jong, according to police. Police have been deployed to manage the body. Tilicho Lake, located at… Continue reading South Korean tourist dies of altitude sickness in Manang
RPP shifts protest venue to Balkhu after Bhrikuti Mandap denied permission
Kathmandu: The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has decided to hold its protest in Balkhu on Tuesday, following a directive from the District Administration Office (DAO) Kathmandu. Originally planned for Bhrikuti Mandap, the protest venue was changed after the local administration denied permission due to security concerns. RPP Spokesperson Mohan Kumar Shrestha confirmed that the protest… Continue reading RPP shifts protest venue to Balkhu after Bhrikuti Mandap denied permission
Call for ban on luxury items at Everest Base Camp
Kathmandu: Stakeholders in Nepal are calling on the government to implement a ban on luxury items at Everest Base Camp, citing concerns over the environmental impact of rising comfort levels among climbers. During an event in Kathmandu on Monday, Himalayan tourism entrepreneur Dawa Tashi Sherpa highlighted the risks posed by the increasing use of luxury… Continue reading Call for ban on luxury items at Everest Base Camp
PM Oli meets Indian PM Modi on sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli held a meeting with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday on the sidelines of the sixth BIMSTEC Summit. The meeting took place following the conclusion of the sixth summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). Prime Minister Oli,… Continue reading PM Oli meets Indian PM Modi on sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit
RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane ordered into custody for pre-trial detention
Kathmandu: The Tulasipur High Court has ordered the pre-trial detention of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane in connection with the Rupandehi-based Supreme Cooperative fraud and organized crime cases. A joint bench of Judges Ramesh Dhakal and Swikriti Parajuli at the Butwal bench of the Tulasipur High Court issued the ruling on Friday, overturning… Continue reading RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane ordered into custody for pre-trial detention