FinMin Paudel resumes office after injury recovery

Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel resumed his regular duties at the Ministry of Finance on Sunday after recovering from injuries sustained in a balloon explosion earlier this month. Paudel was injured on February 15 during the official launch event of ‘Pokhara Visit Year 2025,’ organized by Pokhara Metropolitan City. He… Continue reading FinMin Paudel resumes office after injury recovery

Nepal and Myanmar draw 2-2 in four-nation Women’s Football Championship

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Kathmandu: Nepal and Myanmar played to a 2-2 draw in the final league-stage match of the Four-Nation International Women’s Football Championship at Dasharath Stadium on Sunday. Both teams found the net twice in the first half, but neither side managed to score in the second half, resulting in a deadlock. Myanmar took an early lead… Continue reading Nepal and Myanmar draw 2-2 in four-nation Women’s Football Championship

Nepal tops global peacekeeping deployment with over 5,900 troops

Kathmandu: Nepal has emerged as the leading contributor of peacekeeping troops among countries involved in United Nations peacekeeping operations worldwide, the Nepali Army announced on Sunday. According to the Army’s Directorate of Public Relations and Information, a total of 5,913 Nepali peacekeepers, including 642 female soldiers, are currently serving in 11 missions across the globe.… Continue reading Nepal tops global peacekeeping deployment with over 5,900 troops

Nepal’s trade deficit reaches Rs 861.38 billion in seven months

Kathmandu: Nepal recorded a trade deficit of Rs 861.38 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the Department of Customs. The country’s total foreign trade during this period stood at Rs 1,115.79 billion, with imports continuing to far exceed exports. Between the start of the fiscal… Continue reading Nepal’s trade deficit reaches Rs 861.38 billion in seven months

Nepal urges probe into death of Nepali student in India

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Kathmandu: Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana has called on Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi to conduct an impartial investigation into the death of Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal at KIIT University in Odisha, India. She also demanded legal action against those responsible. Expressing concerns over the safety of Nepali students studying in India, Rana urged… Continue reading Nepal urges probe into death of Nepali student in India

NTB successfully participates in SATTE 2025

Kathmandu: South Asia’s largest and most influential tourism fair, SATTE 2025 (South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange), successfully concluded at Yashobhumi, New Delhi, from Falgun 7, 2081. Nepal’s diverse tourism offerings were showcased to more than 35,000 visitors, NTB with a distinguished delegation of 34 Nepali travel and tourism companies promoting Nepal’s tourism assets. The… Continue reading NTB successfully participates in SATTE 2025

Panama holds nearly 300 deported migrants in hotel under U.S. deal

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Kathmandu: Nearly 300 deported migrants from various countries are being held in a hotel in Panama under a U.S. deportation policy, awaiting arrangements for their return, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Panama’s Security Minister Frank Abrego stated on Tuesday that the migrants are receiving medical attention and food as part of an agreement between Panama… Continue reading Panama holds nearly 300 deported migrants in hotel under U.S. deal

NAC and Japan Airlines sign bilateral interline agreement

Kathmandu: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) and Japan Airlines have signed a bilateral interline agreement, enabling passengers to book tickets through Nepal Airlines for global destinations while traveling via Japan Airlines. The Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) and Japan’s national flag carrier Japan Airlines finalized this partnership to expand business and connectivity. As per the agreement, NAC’s… Continue reading NAC and Japan Airlines sign bilateral interline agreement

KIIT University announces scholarship for Nepali students in memory of Prakriti Lamsal

Kathmandu: In an effort to address concerns and control the fallout, the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Odisha has announced a scholarship for Nepali students in memory of Prakriti Lamsal, a student who was found dead in her university dormitory. The university made the announcement on social media, stating that it has… Continue reading KIIT University announces scholarship for Nepali students in memory of Prakriti Lamsal

Finance Ministry releases Rs 18.88 bn for reconstruction of flood-damaged roads, bridges

Kathmandu: The Finance Ministry has approved Rs 18.88 billion for the reconstruction of 26 infrastructure projects, including roads and bridges, damaged by the floods and landslides in late September. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel finalized the resource agreement on Wednesday after a request from the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport… Continue reading Finance Ministry releases Rs 18.88 bn for reconstruction of flood-damaged roads, bridges