Nepal and Germany conclude bilateral talks on development assistance in Berlin

Kathmandu: Bilateral talks between the governments of Nepal and Germany have successfully concluded in Berlin, with Germany agreeing to provide 51 million euros in financial and technical assistance to Nepal over the next two years. The assistance will be directed towards several key areas: improving the quality of health infrastructure and services, advancing green and… Continue reading Nepal and Germany conclude bilateral talks on development assistance in Berlin

PM Oli rules out immediate salary increases for civil servants

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has announced that there are no immediate plans to increase salaries for civil servants. Speaking at the 21st Civil Service Day event in Kathmandu on Saturday, PM Oli addressed the concerns of civil servants, acknowledging their challenges but stating that the current economic climate does not support a salary… Continue reading PM Oli rules out immediate salary increases for civil servants

Nepal Police Academy and Tribhuvan University partner to launch Masters in Police Sciences

Kathmandu: In a significant development for law enforcement education, the Nepal Police Academy and Tribhuvan University (TU) have formalized a partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on Friday at the police headquarters. This agreement marks the introduction of a Masters in Police Sciences (MPS) program in Nepal. The MOU was signed by Inspector… Continue reading Nepal Police Academy and Tribhuvan University partner to launch Masters in Police Sciences

Deepak Raj Joshi reappointed as Nepal Tourism Board CEO

Kathmandu: Deepak Joshi has been reappointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), the country’s national tourism organization. Joshi, who previously served as NTB CEO from December 2016 to December 2019, secured the position once again after a competitive election against former CEO Dhanjaya Regmi and Gyaneshwar Mahoto. The CEO position… Continue reading Deepak Raj Joshi reappointed as Nepal Tourism Board CEO

Forest Minister for Gandaki Province Deepak Manange resigns

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Kathmandu: Rajiv Gurung, a minister in Gandaki Province, has resigned from his position. Gurung, who is popularly known as Deepak Manange, submitted his resignation via a letter to Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pande through his personal secretary. During today’s government reorganization, Chief Minister Pande appointed Manange to the Ministry of Forests and Environment. However, Manange… Continue reading Forest Minister for Gandaki Province Deepak Manange resigns

Cabinet orders hospitals to provide OPD services on public holidays

Kathmandu: The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) has directed the Ministry of Health and Population to ensure that Out Patient Department (OPD) services are available at hospitals even on public holidays. In a recent directive, the OPMCM instructed the ministry to implement arrangements for providing all health services, including OPD,… Continue reading Cabinet orders hospitals to provide OPD services on public holidays

Bus accident in India leaves 45 Nepalis injured

Kathmandu: A tragic bus accident involving pilgrims from Nepal occurred late Saturday night in Samastipur, India. The vehicle, identified as bus number Na 7 Kha 6446, was transporting 47 passengers, including 25 women and six children, when it was struck from behind by a truck. The collision resulted in 45 injuries, with three individuals reported… Continue reading Bus accident in India leaves 45 Nepalis injured

27 dead, 16 injured in Indian bus accident in Tanahun

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Kathmandu: In a tragic accident today in Tanahun district, 27 people lost their lives, and 16 others were injured when an Indian bus plunged into the Marsyangdi River in Abu Khaireni. The bus, with the Indian registration number UP 53 FT 7623, lost control near Aina Pahara and veered off the road. It fell 150… Continue reading 27 dead, 16 injured in Indian bus accident in Tanahun

Nepali Embassy team in Lisbon to assist with document authentication and consular services

Kathmandu: A team from the Nepali Embassy in Paris, France, is arriving in Portugal to provide consular services, including document authentication, for Nepali nationals living and working in the country. The embassy team will arrive in Lisbon on August 29, said Non-Resident Nepali Ambassador to Portugal and Nepali Ambassador to France, Sudhir Bhattarai. Ambassador Bhattarai… Continue reading Nepali Embassy team in Lisbon to assist with document authentication and consular services