Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal has announced that it will host the Sagarmatha Dialogue from May 15 to 17, inviting more than 350 representatives from various countries to participate in discussions on climate change and environmental sustainability. Foreign Secretary Amrit Rai stated that over 150 guests are expected to attend the event. Invitations have been… Continue reading Nepal to host Sagarmatha Dialogue with over 350 international invitees
Nepal govt partners with Tilganga Institute to expand eye care access in Nepal
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has signed an agreement with the Nepal Eye Program Tilganga Institute to enhance access to eye care services for Nepali citizens. The agreement was formalized in the presence of Health Minister Pradeep Paudel and Tilganga’s Executive Director, renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Sanduk Ruit. As per the agreement, the ministry… Continue reading Nepal govt partners with Tilganga Institute to expand eye care access in Nepal
PM Oli directs NPC to prioritize poverty alleviation
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has instructed the National Planning Commission (NPC) to prioritize poverty alleviation by boosting production, productivity, and entrepreneurship. During a meeting with NPC officials, including Vice Chairperson Prof. Dr. Shiva Raj Adhikari, at Singha Durbar, Oli emphasized the need to invest in skill development, entrepreneurship, and employment creation, stating that… Continue reading PM Oli directs NPC to prioritize poverty alleviation
Nepal International Theatre Festival 2025 to begin from March 19
Kathmandu: The third edition of the Nepal International Theatre Festival (NITFest) 2025 is set to take place from March 19 to 27 in Kathmandu and Pokhara, featuring 17 plays from 12 countries. Organized by Mandala Theatre-Nepal, the festival will be held across multiple venues, including Mandala Aagan, Mandala Studio, and Mandala Theatre in Kathmandu, as… Continue reading Nepal International Theatre Festival 2025 to begin from March 19
Censorship board blocks Nepali film ‘Rajagunj’ over PM’s speech
Kathmandu: The Central Film Censorship Board has denied screening permission for ‘Rajagunj’, a Nepali film that has already been showcased at international festivals, citing its inclusion of a speech by former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The board objected to a 2015 public speech in which Oli compared political parties leaving the Constituent Assembly to… Continue reading Censorship board blocks Nepali film ‘Rajagunj’ over PM’s speech
Nepal’s telecom sector nearing crisis, urgent reforms needed
Kathmandu: Nepal’s telecom sector is on the brink of crisis, requiring urgent government intervention for sustainability, industry experts warned at a discussion organized by the Society of Economic Journalists Nepal (SEJON) on Wednesday. Telecom expert Manohar Kumar Bhattarai highlighted that while 90% of the population has 4G coverage, only two out of ten users regularly… Continue reading Nepal’s telecom sector nearing crisis, urgent reforms needed
Ncell to shut down 3G services in Nepal by 2025
Kathmandu: Ncell, a private telecom operator in Nepal, has announced plans to shut down its 3G services by 2025 as part of its transition to newer technologies. Speaking at an event organized by the Society of Economic Journalists-Nepal (SEJON) in Kathmandu, Ncell CEO Jabbor Kayumov said that with many South Asian countries already discontinuing 2G… Continue reading Ncell to shut down 3G services in Nepal by 2025
EU imposes retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after steel, aluminum tariff hike
Kathmandu: The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory tariffs on $28 billion worth of U.S. goods, hours after the Trump administration raised tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. The EU countermeasures target industrial and agricultural products, including motorcycles, bourbon, peanut butter, textiles, and poultry, with a focus on goods from Republican-led states.… Continue reading EU imposes retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after steel, aluminum tariff hike
Jio, Airtel sign deals with Musk’s Starlink for India’s satellite internet
Kathmandu: India’s largest telecom firms, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, have signed separate agreements with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet service to the country, the BBC reported. The deals come despite past tensions between Musk and the companies and are conditional on government approval. SpaceX has faced regulatory hurdles since 2021. Jio… Continue reading Jio, Airtel sign deals with Musk’s Starlink for India’s satellite internet
DAO warns against disorderly holi celebrations, vows legal action
Kathmandu: The Kathmandu District Administration Office (DAO) has issued a stern warning against unruly Holi celebrations, urging the public to observe the festival in a dignified and disciplined manner. In a notice issued Tuesday, the DAO emphasized maintaining public order and social harmony, citing concerns over increasing disorderly conduct during the festival in recent years.… Continue reading DAO warns against disorderly holi celebrations, vows legal action