Kathmandu: Shopkeepers in the New Road area have staged a protest by closing the shutters of their shops after the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) implemented a ban on parking on the streets in the New Road area. The businessmen argue that the restriction on parking will discourage customers from visiting their shops. KMC, in its… Continue reading Businesses in New Road area protest against parking ban
Groundwater Recharge System installed in Balaju Park of KMC
Kathmandu: Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal, Centre for Integrated Urban Development (CIUD) and WaterAid Nepal (WAN) jointly handed over the groundwater water recharge system, which was installed within the premises of Balaju Park in ward number 16 of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), to the deputy mayor of the KMC, Sunita Dangol, On January 19, 2024. The… Continue reading Groundwater Recharge System installed in Balaju Park of KMC
Australia axes ‘golden visa’ scheme for mega rich
Kathmandu: Australia has axed its so-called “golden visa”, which granted wealthy overseas investors the right to live in the country. Designed to attract foreign business, it was cut in an immigration overhaul after the government found it was “delivering poor economic outcomes”. Critics have long argued that the scheme was being used by “corrupt officials”… Continue reading Australia axes ‘golden visa’ scheme for mega rich
IFC Appoints Imad N. Fakhoury as Regional Director for South Asia
Kathmandu: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has named Imad N. Fakhoury as the Regional Director for South Asia. Based in New Delhi, Fakhoury will lead IFC’s strategy and operations in the region, strengthening ties with the private sector, governments, and regional partners to enhance development outcomes. Riccardo Puliti,… Continue reading IFC Appoints Imad N. Fakhoury as Regional Director for South Asia
Hotel Annapurna in Durbarmarg prepares for reopening after four-year closure
Kathmandu: The renowned five-star Hotel Annapurna, situated in Durbarmarg, is set to reopen after nearly four years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The hotel, which halted its operations during the pandemic, is currently in the midst of preparations, including staff recruitment, to resume services. The exact date for resuming operations is yet to… Continue reading Hotel Annapurna in Durbarmarg prepares for reopening after four-year closure
Another Nepali national serving in Russian Army dies in Ukraine
Kathmandu: Another Nepali national, Sundar Moktan, aged 32, hailing from Naukunda Rural Municipality-5 in Rasuwa, has lost his life while serving in the Russian Army. The local government has confirmed the news of Moktan’s demise, indicating that the family received the heartbreaking news recently. It has been said that Moktan, who was working in the… Continue reading Another Nepali national serving in Russian Army dies in Ukraine
Nepal govt announces establishment of ‘Shree Pashupati Hindu University’ in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: The government is all set to establish the ‘Shree Pashupati Hindu University’ in Gothatar, Kathmandu. This university, with a focus on advancing research and exploration in Hinduism, will be situated on land owned by the Pashupati Area Development Trust. On Sunday, the Shree Pashupati Hindu University Establishment Preparation Committee presented its conclusive report to… Continue reading Nepal govt announces establishment of ‘Shree Pashupati Hindu University’ in Kathmandu
Chinese actor Jet Li visits Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: Renowned Hollywood and Chinese actor Jet Li is currently in Nepal. He was recently spotted at the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, where he visited the sacred site a few days ago. Jet Li, accompanied by actress Manisha Koirala, participated in a Buddhist class with Boudh Guru Chokyi Nima Rimpoche during his visit to Nepal.… Continue reading Chinese actor Jet Li visits Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu
Govt struggles to curb gold smuggling, challenges in control despite various measures
Kathmandu: In a recent investigation by the Department of Customs, it has been revealed that the government has been unable to effectively control gold smuggling, especially when the smugglers operate cunningly. Today, during the department’s examination, Director-General Shobhakant Paudel acknowledged that despite the government employing various methods and techniques to control smuggling, it remains a… Continue reading Govt struggles to curb gold smuggling, challenges in control despite various measures
Special train arranged for Nepali pilgrims attending Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Idol consecration
Kathmandu: Indian Railways has organized a special train to facilitate the travel of Nepali pilgrims attending the idol consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India, set to take place on January 22. Nepal Railway has informed that a 20-coach train will be dispatched by the Indian Railway Company to Janakpur, catering… Continue reading Special train arranged for Nepali pilgrims attending Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Idol consecration