Nepali Congress proposal to postpone national assembly chairperson election rejected

Kathmandnu: Nepali Congress’s bid to delay the election of the National Assembly chairperson, originally slated for March 12, has been met with firm opposition. During a pivotal meeting on Sunday morning at the Parliament House in New Baneshwar, attended by representatives from all political parties in the National Assembly, Krishna Sitaula, the leader of the… Continue reading Nepali Congress proposal to postpone national assembly chairperson election rejected

Khumbu Region eases restrictions in Everest base camp for spring season

Kathmandu: In a bid to strike a delicate balance between conservation efforts and expedition facilitation, local authorities in the Khumbu region have eased certain major restrictions imposed to curb luxury at the Everest Base Camp. The Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality has recently revised clauses in the newly promulgated Base Camp Management Procedure 2024 as… Continue reading Khumbu Region eases restrictions in Everest base camp for spring season

Australian mountaineer Allie Pepper to conquer Mt. Annapurna without oxygen

Kathmandu: Australian adventurer Allie Pepper is gearing up to ascend the formidable Mt. Annapurna-1 without the aid of supplemental oxygen this spring. Pepper, a seasoned mountaineer and former guide, is on a mission to conquer all 14 peaks exceeding 8,000 meters globally without relying on oxygen by the year 2026. Speaking at a press conference… Continue reading Australian mountaineer Allie Pepper to conquer Mt. Annapurna without oxygen

Honda unveils assembly plant in Nepal

Kathmandu: Honda, a global leader in two-wheelers, has officially launched its ‘Assembly Plant’ in Bhairahawa, Nepal. The grand inauguration was presided over by Minoru Kato, the Vice President of the main business unit at Honda Motorcycle. The cutting-edge facility, established with a substantial investment of Rs 1.5 billion, spans an impressive 200,000 square feet. The… Continue reading Honda unveils assembly plant in Nepal

National People’s Congress: China sets ambitious 2024 economic target

Kathmandu: China has set an ambitious growth target of around 5% for this year, as it outlined a series of measures aimed at boosting its flagging economy. Premier Li Qiang made the announcement at the opening of the annual National People’s Congress (NPC) on Tuesday. Li acknowledged that China’s economic performance had faced “difficulties”, adding… Continue reading National People’s Congress: China sets ambitious 2024 economic target

Nepal Police unveil security arrangements for Mahashivaratri festival at Pashupatinath 

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Kathmandu: Kathmandu Valley Police Office has unveiled a comprehensive security plan for the upcoming Mahashivaratri festival, especially considering the influx of both local and international devotees expected to gather at the Pashupatinath Temple premises. The security measures, effective until February 26, were disclosed by the spokesperson of the Kathmandu Metropolitan Police Range, Senior Superintendent of… Continue reading Nepal Police unveil security arrangements for Mahashivaratri festival at Pashupatinath 

Inaugural ‘Late Babu Chiri Sherpa Memorial Open Sport Climbing Competition’ announced for March 14 in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: Kathmandu is set to host the first Late Babu Chiri Sherpa Memorial Open Sport Climbing Competition on March 14, as revealed during a press conference today by Nwang Nima Sherpa, President of the Alpine Sports Association (ASP). Jointly organized by the New York-based Alpine Sports Association, INC., and Everest Summitter’s Association (ESA), the event… Continue reading Inaugural ‘Late Babu Chiri Sherpa Memorial Open Sport Climbing Competition’ announced for March 14 in Kathmandu

Gold surges to record high in domestic market

Kathmandu: On Thursday, the domestic gold market witnessed another remarkable surge, with the yellow metal climbing by Rs 1500 per tola, setting a new record high. Similarly, silver prices experienced a significant increase of Rs 30 per tola. This marks the third noteworthy price hike in gold within the domestic market this week, accumulating a… Continue reading Gold surges to record high in domestic market

Bagmati provincial officer arrested for illegitimate citizenship to chinese gold smugglers

Kathmandu: Police has arrested Ram Chandra Aryal, a sixth-level officer at the Bagmati Provincial Assembly Secretariat in Hetauda-10, for granting Nepali citizenship to two Chinese nationals engaged in gold smuggling. Aryal, formerly stationed at the Transport Management Office, Thulo Bharyang, Kathmandu, was apprehended at the Provincial Assembly Secretariat on Wednesday following a request from Kavre… Continue reading Bagmati provincial officer arrested for illegitimate citizenship to chinese gold smugglers