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Kathmandu: Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Hanan Goder, has called for the immediate release of Bipin Joshi, a Nepali student reportedly held captive by the militant group Hamas. Ambassador Goder made the appeal during a program at his residence in Kathmandu on Thursday, organized to commemorate Israel’s national festival ‘Hanukkah.’During the event, Ambassador Goder presented a… Continue reading Israeli ambassador urges release of missing Nepali student Bipin Joshi

Kathmandu: In response to the devastating 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Jajarkot district on November 3, the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced crucial measures to aid survivors in rebuilding their lives. The first quarterly review of the Monetary Policy for the fiscal year 2022/23 outlines provisions aimed at facilitating the reconstruction of quake-damaged houses.… Continue reading NRB announces relief measures for quake survivors in Jajarkot

Kathmandu: The controversy surrounding the alleged sending of 12 Nepali youths to the Russian military has been made public by the police on Wednesday. Following accusations of sending Nepali youths abroad after the Russia-Ukraine conflict, those detained have been identified and disclosed at a press conference held at the District Police Office in Kathmandu. Among… Continue reading Police public 12 people involved in sending Nepali citizens in Russian Military illegally

Kathmandu: In a significant legal development, the Patan High Court is set to hear the dispute involving Nepali Congress leader and former home minister Balkrishna Khand regarding the fake Bhutanese refugees scam on December 14. A disagreement arose between the two judges overseeing the case, with differing opinions on whether to release Khand from prison… Continue reading Patan High Court to adjudicate dispute involving Nepali Congress leader Balkrishna Khand in fake Bhutanese refugees scam

Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense, Purna Bahadur Khadka, conveyed Nepal’s unwavering commitment to playing a pivotal role in global peacekeeping efforts during the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial held in Accra, Ghana. Deputy Prime Minister Khadka made the pledge during discussions at the conference, which brought together key stakeholders from around the world.… Continue reading Nepal pledges strong commitment to global peacekeeping

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) officially announced on Monday the tragic demise of six Nepali nationals who were reportedly fighting alongside the Russian army in Ukraine. In an official statement, MoFA clarified that these casualties were confirmed, raising concerns as Nepal has no existing policy allowing its citizens to engage in foreign military… Continue reading Six Nepalis confirmed dead in Ukraine conflict, MoFA takes swift action

Kathmandu: A passenger’s handbag burst into flames today due to a power bank explosion at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). The alarming event unfolded as the power bank, housed in a bag, detonated while the passenger was seated in the waiting room with a boarding pass, moments away from boarding their flight. Quick-thinking airport staff swiftly… Continue reading Handbag fire erupts at Tribhuvan International Airport

Kathmandu: In a significant development, the Patan High Court has issued an order for the remand in custody of eight individuals, including former minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, in connection with the fake Bhutanese refugee case. The joint bench comprising Judges Janak Pandey and Prakash Kharel upheld the Kathmandu District Court’s decision to imprison Top Bahadur… Continue reading Patan high court issues remand order for 8 individuals in fake Bhutanese refugee case

Kathmandu: In a remarkable surge, over 100,000 foreign tourists visited Nepal during the month of November 2023, as reported by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). The official statistics reveal that precisely 108,630 foreign visitors arrived in Nepal by air during this period. The Nepalese government had previously set an ambitious target of welcoming one million… Continue reading Record-breaking tourist influx continues in Nepal, nearing govt’s 2023 target

Kathmandu: In a groundbreaking development, the first-ever registration of a same-sex marriage has taken place in Lamjung’s Dordi Rural Municipality. On Wednesday, Ram Bahadur Gurung and Surendra Pandey, the groom and bride, officially recorded their union under the legal framework. The certificate for the same-sex marriage was issued by Ward No. 2 of the rural… Continue reading Nepal records its first official same-sex marriage in Lamjung