Kathmandu: Alert bystanders stopped a woman as she attempted to set fire to the birth home of Martin Luther King Jr in Atlanta, Georgia, police say. Officials said the prompt action “saved an important part of American history”. The accused is in custody and faces charges of arson for allegedly pouring petrol onto the property.… Continue reading Woman tries to burn down Martin Luther King’s home
Israeli ambassador urges release of missing Nepali student Bipin Joshi
Kathmandu: Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Hanan Goder, has called for the immediate release of Bipin Joshi, a Nepali student reportedly held captive by the militant group Hamas. Ambassador Goder made the appeal during a program at his residence in Kathmandu on Thursday, organized to commemorate Israel’s national festival ‘Hanukkah.’During the event, Ambassador Goder presented a… Continue reading Israeli ambassador urges release of missing Nepali student Bipin Joshi
India bans onion exports until March 2024 amid domestic price surge
Kathmandu: In response to escalating onion prices in the domestic market, India has officially prohibited the export of onions, as per a notice issued by the Indian government on Wednesday. The export embargo will remain in effect until March 31, 2024, according to the notice issued under the Foreign Trade Act and Policy. The notice… Continue reading India bans onion exports until March 2024 amid domestic price surge
Bangladesh to purchase 40 megawatts of electricity from Nepal
Kathmandu: The Bangladesh government has officially approved the purchase of 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Nepal. The decision, granted preliminary approval by the Council of Ministers of Bangladesh, marks a significant stride in cross-border energy collaboration. The pricing details for the electricity sale from Nepal to Bangladesh have not been disclosed at this time.… Continue reading Bangladesh to purchase 40 megawatts of electricity from Nepal
NRB announces relief measures for quake survivors in Jajarkot
Kathmandu: In response to the devastating 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Jajarkot district on November 3, the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced crucial measures to aid survivors in rebuilding their lives. The first quarterly review of the Monetary Policy for the fiscal year 2022/23 outlines provisions aimed at facilitating the reconstruction of quake-damaged houses.… Continue reading NRB announces relief measures for quake survivors in Jajarkot
Patan High Court halts controversial Ncell share transaction with interim order
Kathmandu: In a significant legal development, Patan High Court, Nepal, has issued a short-term interim order, barring the contentious transaction of Ncell shares. The order, issued by a single bench led by Judge Purushottam Prasad Dhakal on Thursday, prohibits Ncell, a prominent private sector telecom company in Nepal, from proceeding with the share transaction.The court… Continue reading Patan High Court halts controversial Ncell share transaction with interim order
Government and CIMMYT forge 10-year partnership to transform Nepal’s agricultural landscape
Kathmandu: In a significant stride towards sustainable agricultural development, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development of Nepal and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) sealed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a special event on Wednesday. The MoU, inked by Secretary Dr. Govinda Prasad Sharma and Director General Bram Govaerts of… Continue reading Government and CIMMYT forge 10-year partnership to transform Nepal’s agricultural landscape
CCTV installation in Thamel area begins
Kathmandu: In a groundbreaking development, the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras has commenced in Thamel, the bustling tourist epicenter of Kathmandu. The initiative is spearheaded by the Thamel Tourism Development Council, in collaboration with the support of Kathmandu Metropolitan City and Kathmandu Valley Police Office, Ranipokhari. Council Chairperson Bhabishwor Sharma revealed that the strategic… Continue reading CCTV installation in Thamel area begins
Police public 12 people involved in sending Nepali citizens in Russian Military illegally
Kathmandu: The controversy surrounding the alleged sending of 12 Nepali youths to the Russian military has been made public by the police on Wednesday. Following accusations of sending Nepali youths abroad after the Russia-Ukraine conflict, those detained have been identified and disclosed at a press conference held at the District Police Office in Kathmandu. Among… Continue reading Police public 12 people involved in sending Nepali citizens in Russian Military illegally
NTA initiates investigation into Ncell share transactions
Kathmandu: The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA), the regulatory body overseeing telecom operations, has announced a thorough investigation into the recent sale and purchase of Ncell’s shares, expressing concerns about the process. Purushottam Khanal, Chairman of the NTA, conveyed this decision during a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday, emphasizing that the transaction’s legitimacy… Continue reading NTA initiates investigation into Ncell share transactions