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Kathmandu: In a significant development for regional energy trade, Nepal has secured India’s approval to export electricity to Bangladesh, paving the way for the first-ever cross-border power trade between Nepal and a third country.This breakthrough follows the tripartite agreement signed on October 3, 2024, between Nepal, India, and Bangladesh, which allows Nepal to transmit its… Continue reading Nepal to export electricity to Bangladesh after India clears cross-border trade

Kathmandu: The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has recently activated its mobile food laboratory, a crucial tool for conducting on-site inspections of food products. After six years of inactivity, the mobile food lab, officially launched on October 2, has been intensively deployed across the Kathmandu Valley for the testing and monitoring of food… Continue reading DoFTQC activates Mobile Food Lab for on-site inspections

Kathmandu: A man claiming to be an eyewitness to the Nirmala Panta murder case has been arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) for making false statements. The suspect, Navraj Aryal from Gorkha, was detained by a team from the CIB. Aryal had earlier given an interview in which he claimed to have witnessed the… Continue reading Man arrested for false claims in Nirmala Panta murder case

Kathmandu: Member of Province Parliament Deepak Manange has been arrested by a team from Nepal Police’s Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) in Kathmandu. According to CIB spokesperson Howindra Bogati, Manange was detained on Tuesday from the Sano Bhrayang area of the capital. Manange, who represents Province 1 (Kha) in the federal parliament, had been on the… Continue reading CIB arrests MP Deepak Manange in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: President Ram Chandra Paudel has appointed new ambassadors to the United States and China, bolstering Nepal’s diplomatic ties with both nations. Lok Darshan Regmi has been named as Nepal’s new Ambassador to the United States, while Prof. Dr. Krishna Prasad Oli has been appointed as the Ambassador to China. The appointments were made in… Continue reading President appoints new ambassadors to the US and China

Kathmandu: The upgrade work at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) began on Friday night, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) initiating the expansion of key infrastructure. The project will focus on extending the taxiway to the southwest, expanding the international airport to the north, and developing the hangar apron to the east. As part… Continue reading TIA to remain close for 10 hours daily

Kathmandu: Nepal is set to captivate the global tourism industry at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024 in London, underscoring its position as a leading destination for adventure, culture, and sustainable travel. This year, WTM London is scheduled for November 5-7, bringing together 43,000 attendees from 184 countries, 3,875 exhibitors, and 82 conference sessions. Nepal… Continue reading Nepal showcases unparalleled tourism potential at WTM 2024 in London

Kathmandu: Nepal saw a notable increase in tourist arrivals in October, with over 124,000 visitors entering the country by air, marking a 6.04 percent rise compared to the same month last year. A total of 124,393 tourists visited Nepal in October, up from 117,306 in October 2023, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). Despite… Continue reading Tourist arrivals in Nepal increase by 6% in October despite natural disasters

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is currently unwell, according to his personal secretariat. The Prime Minister is experiencing a common fever and has been advised to rest. As a result, he has canceled all scheduled meetings and public events for today, with the exception of urgent matters. PM Oli is recuperating at his official… Continue reading PM Oli falls ill, resting at official residence

Kathmandu: Today marks the celebration of Nepal Sambat New Year 1145, with festivities taking place across the country. The Newar community is particularly active in commemorating this significant day, which is recognized as the New Year’s Day according to the indigenous Nepal Sambat calendar. The Nepal Sambat calendar was established by Shankhadhar Sakhwa in 880… Continue reading Nepal Sambat New Year 1145 celebrated nationwide