Kathmanu: eSewa, a leading digital payment platform in Nepal, has rolled out a groundbreaking service allowing Indian nationals to make payments within Nepal seamlessly. In a recent notice issued by eSewa, the company announced the launch of this new feature, marking a significant stride in facilitating cross-border transactions. According to eSewa, Nepali businessmen affiliated with… Continue reading eSewa introduces cross-border payment service for Indian Nationals in Nepal
Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez set to grace Nepal’s jewelry runway show
Kathmandu: Nepal’s vibrant fashion scene is set to dazzle as Bollywood sensation Jacqueline Fernandez gears up to grace the runway at RB Diamond Jewelers’ much-anticipated 27th-anniversary celebration. The event, featuring an extravagant jewelry fashion showcase, is scheduled to take place on March 30. During a press conference held in Kathmandu, it was revealed that Jacqueline… Continue reading Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez set to grace Nepal’s jewelry runway show
Ministry of Home Affairs issues urgent directive on licensed weapons
Kathmandu: Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has issued a crucial directive to its subordinate agencies regarding the documentation of licensed weapons across the country. On Tuesday, MoHA ordered all district administration offices (DAOs) to furnish detailed records of licensed firearms within a tight 24-hour timeframe. This directive follows a significant incident on Monday, where two… Continue reading Ministry of Home Affairs issues urgent directive on licensed weapons
Putin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era
Kathmandu: President Vladimir Putin extended his reign over Russia in a landslide election whose outcome was never in doubt, declaring Monday his determination to advance deeper into Ukraine and dangling new threats against the West. After the harshest crackdown on dissent since Soviet times, it was clear from the earliest returns that Putin’s nearly quarter-century… Continue reading Putin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era
Deputy Prime Minister ensures safety of Nepalis amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, has said the Foreign Ministry has adopted all possible measures keeping the issue of rescue and safety of Nepalis, who are in Russian Army and those held captive in Ukraine, in top priority. Clarifying on the issues raised in the parliament in today’s… Continue reading Deputy Prime Minister ensures safety of Nepalis amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
New census reveals 647,744 people with disabilities in Nepal
Kathmandu: National Statistics Office on Sunday, startling figures have been unveiled regarding the prevalence of disabilities in Nepal. The census conducted in 2078 BS sheds light on the plight of around 647,744 individuals living with disabilities in the country. This accounts for approximately 2.2 percent of Nepal’s total population of 29,164,578. Among the provinces, Gandaki… Continue reading New census reveals 647,744 people with disabilities in Nepal
Former speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara remanded in custody
Kathmandu: Kathmandu District Court has granted permission to remand former Speaker and Vice Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center), Krishna Bahadur Mahara, in custody for four days. District Court Judge Durga Prasad Khanal approved the request made by the police for remanding Mahara in custody for further investigation. Mahara’s arrest came following allegations of his involvement… Continue reading Former speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara remanded in custody
CPN UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli advocates for quality film production at Nepal International Film Festival
Kathmandu: CPN UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli stresses the production of quality films. Chairman Oli remarked that films could also be based on the country’s nature and history. He made these comments during a program hosted by film actor Rajesh Hamal as part of the seventh edition of the Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF). The… Continue reading CPN UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli advocates for quality film production at Nepal International Film Festival
Former Vice President’s son arrested for alleged involvement in gold smuggling
Kathmanu: Dipesh Pun, son of former Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun, finds himself in legal trouble as Nepal Police authorities apprehend him in Kathmandu on Friday, on suspicions of his involvement in gold smuggling activities. The arrest comes following investigations linking Pun to Dawa Chhiring, the purported mastermind behind the smuggling of approximately 61 kilograms… Continue reading Former Vice President’s son arrested for alleged involvement in gold smuggling
Nepal enables QR code money transactions for Indian nationals working in the Country
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced a groundbreaking measure allowing Indian nationals employed in Nepal to transfer money seamlessly using QR codes. This innovative system permits deposits into personal accounts held in Indian banks and financial institutions through various electronic channels, including e-banking, interbank payments, mobile banking, and QR codes, facilitated by the ‘National… Continue reading Nepal enables QR code money transactions for Indian nationals working in the Country