Kathmandu: The eighth edition of the International Mountain Festival, organized by the Nepal Mountaineering Association on the occasion of International Mountain Day, commenced in Pokhara. The festival was inaugurated by Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat on Friday. Addressing the gathering, Minister Mahat highlighted Nepal’s susceptibility to climate change, asserting that the effects of climate… Continue reading International Mountain Festival begins in Pokhara with emphasis on climate change
Protest unfolds at Gautam Buddha International Airport for resumption of international flights
Kathmandu: In an effort to demand the regular operation of international flights and full capacity utilization at Gautam Buddha International Airport, a protest has been initiated from Sunday. The demonstration is taking place at Siddharth Sanyal, the headquarters of 32 private sector organizations in Rupandehi. The protest was announced by Sanyal, outlining a phased protest… Continue reading Protest unfolds at Gautam Buddha International Airport for resumption of international flights
Woman tries to burn down Martin Luther King’s home
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