Kathmandu: An agreement has been reached between the government and the protesting teachers. Communication and Information Technology Minister and Government Spokesperson Rekha Sharma informed that the agreement has been signed between government and the teacher at the meeting held at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday. The teachers were protesting against the education bill.… Continue reading Protesting teachers withdraw their protest programs
World Bank approves 20 mn dollar grant to support Nepal’s agriculture and nutrition Sector
Kathmandu: The World Bank has approved a grant of $20 million to support the Government of Nepal’s Food and Nutrition Security Enhancement Project (FANSEP)-II. The project aims to benefit more than 55,000 small-holder farmers in 16 rural municipalities in Nepal through improved agricultural productivity and nutrition practices and scaling up climate-smart agriculture practices. “Achieving food… Continue reading World Bank approves 20 mn dollar grant to support Nepal’s agriculture and nutrition Sector
4 Indians arrested with 32 mobile phones from Nepalgunj airport
Kathmandu: Four Indians have been arrested from Nepalgunj Airport in Banke along with 32 mobile phones. Narayan Dangi, Deputy Superintendent of Police of District Police Office, Banke, informed that they were arrested from the airport along with 32 mobile phones. Those who were arrested are from Madhya Pradesh, India, and were preparing to go to… Continue reading 4 Indians arrested with 32 mobile phones from Nepalgunj airport
Teacher’s protest affects traffic in Kathmandu valley
Kathmandu: Traffic management in Kathmandu has become chaotic even today due to teachers’ protest. Vehicles are not able to run smoothly on the road through Maitighar, Dijjibazar till Baneshwar. The teachers have continued their protest for the second day today. Traffic management was chaotic in this area yesterday as well. This morning, on the initiative… Continue reading Teacher’s protest affects traffic in Kathmandu valley
NRNs can apply for Nepali citizenship via embassy
Kathmandu: Non-resident Nepalis will be able to apply from abroad to get a certificate of non-resident Nepali citizenship. The third amendment of the citizenship regulation made recently by the government has provided that non-resident Nepalis can apply from embassies or consulates abroad. After a non-resident Nepali applies for citizenship, the Nepali Embassy or Consulate General… Continue reading NRNs can apply for Nepali citizenship via embassy
India warns citizens in Canada to be cautious
Kathmandu: India has urged its citizens travelling to or living in Canada to “exercise utmost caution”. The advisory comes a day after tensions escalated between the countries with each expelling a diplomat from the other side. Canada said it was investigating “credible allegations” linking the Indian state with the killing of a Sikh separatist leader.… Continue reading India warns citizens in Canada to be cautious
Nepal celebrates constitution day
Kathmandu: Nepal has celebrated constitution day on Wednesday. Constitution Day special program was held at Tundikhel in Kathmandu. President Ram Chandra Paudel, Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, Chief Justice Bishwambhar Shrestha, Speaker of the National Assembly Ganesh Prasad Timilsina, Acting Prime Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka, Deputy Prime Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Ministers, Speaker of… Continue reading Nepal celebrates constitution day
Teachers on protest, KMC warns of taking action if it affects school schedule
Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City has warned that action will be taken if schools are closed in the name of teachers’ protest. In the notice issued by Sitaram Koirala, the education officer of the metropolis, it is mentioned that action will be taken if the school remained closed in the name of protest. The metropolis says… Continue reading Teachers on protest, KMC warns of taking action if it affects school schedule
Express bus service begins in Suryabinayak-Kathmandu route
Kathmandu: Express bus service started in Suryabinayak-Kathmandu route from today. On the occasion of the Constitution Day, the government has started the bus service. Physical Infrastructure and Transport Minister Prakash Jwala inaugurated the express bus service from Shantibatika, Ratnapark. As of now, the express bus will operate from 9 am to 11 am and from… Continue reading Express bus service begins in Suryabinayak-Kathmandu route
ANFA completes preparations of SAFF U-19 Championship
Kathmandu: All the preparations for the SAFF U-19 Championship, that is starting from Thursday at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu, have been completed. All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) held a press conference on Tuesday and said that the preparations for the championship have been completed. All the teams from Bhutan, Maldives, India and Bangladesh have… Continue reading ANFA completes preparations of SAFF U-19 Championship