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Kathmandu: Government authorities are warning the public against the sale and distribution of firecrackers during the upcoming Tihar festival. Engaging in these activities could lead to serious legal consequences, including imprisonment for up to three years and fines of up to 30,000 Nepalese Rupees. Nepal Police has confirmed that these measures are part of the… Continue reading Nepal govt urges public to avoid firecracker sales during Tihar festival

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to embark on an official visit to China from December 2 to 5, according to high-level sources at the Prime Minister’s Office. The Chinese government has formally extended an invitation for the visit, and preparations are currently being made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In advance… Continue reading PM Oli set to visit China on first week of December

Kathmandu: Members of the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have requested the release of party chairman Ravi Lamichhane from custody to allow for a fair investigation process. During a meeting of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee in the House of Representatives, MP Dr. Chanda Karki emphasized that Lamichhane is not a flight risk and… Continue reading RSP MPs urge release of Rabi Lamichhane to facilitate investigation

Kathmandu: In a significant decision, the Minister of Health and Population, Pradeep Paudel, announced today that cancer treatment for children under 14 years old will be provided free of charge at government hospitals. This initiative will be implemented at Kanti Children’s Hospital in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, and BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan.… Continue reading Free cancer treatment for children under 14 in Nepali govt hospitals

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