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
KIIT officials apologize for threats and derogatory remarks against Nepali students
Kathmandu: Two officials from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Bhubaneswar, India, have issued an apology after facing backlash for threatening Nepali students and making derogatory remarks about Nepal. The controversy erupted amid student protests demanding a fair investigation into the death of Prakriti Lamsal, a 20-year-old Nepali student found dead in her… Continue reading KIIT officials apologize for threats and derogatory remarks against Nepali students
US suspends MCC projects in Nepal for 90 days
Kathmandu: The United States government has put all US-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) projects in Nepal on hold for 90 days, citing an executive order issued by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025. The decision was conveyed through an email from the Washington DC-based MCC to Nepal’s Ministry of Finance on February 14. The… Continue reading US suspends MCC projects in Nepal for 90 days
Eighteen killed in New Delhi station crush
Kathmandu: A crush at New Delhi Railway Station has left around 18 people dead and at least 10 injured. Thousands of people reportedly crammed into the railway station on Saturday night as they tried to board delayed trains. Four of the victims were children, while 10 were women, according to a list released by officials.… Continue reading Eighteen killed in New Delhi station crush
US cancels $39 million in aid to Nepal for fiscal federalism, biodiversity conservation
Kathmandu: The United States has withdrawn $39 million (Rs 5.39 billion) in aid previously allocated for Nepal’s fiscal federalism and biodiversity conservation programs. The funding cuts are part of a broader move to scale back foreign assistance across multiple sectors. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, announced the decision… Continue reading US cancels $39 million in aid to Nepal for fiscal federalism, biodiversity conservation
CAN opens applications for Men’s National Team head coach
Kathmandu: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced an open call for applications for the position of head coach for the men’s national cricket team. The vacancy was officially announced through a notice issued on Saturday. According to CAN, the ideal candidate must hold an ECB or Cricket Australia Level 3 coaching certification or… Continue reading CAN opens applications for Men’s National Team head coach
KOICA and UNFPA launch SAFE-Girls project to empower Nepali women and girls
Kathmandu: The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have launched the SAFE-Girls project in Nepal to combat gender-based violence and harmful practices affecting adolescent girls and young women. The initiative, officially launched on February 14, is backed by a US$ 6.6 million budget and will be implemented across 20… Continue reading KOICA and UNFPA launch SAFE-Girls project to empower Nepali women and girls
Nepal govt launches online labour permit approval for UAE-based Nepali workers
Kathmandu: The government has launched an online labour permit approval service for Nepali migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The initiative, operational from the Nepalese Embassy in Abu Dhabi, makes it the second diplomatic mission to offer this service after the Embassy of Nepal in Muscat. Labour, Employment, and Social Security Minister Sarat… Continue reading Nepal govt launches online labour permit approval for UAE-based Nepali workers
PM appoints NRNA President Badri KC to Industry, Commerce Dialogue Council
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has appointed Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) President Badri KC as a member of the Industry, Commerce, and Promotion Dialogue Council. The appointment, based on a Cabinet decision from December 20, 2024, falls under the 2075 BS Industry, Commerce, and Promotion Dialogue Council (Formation) Order. The council, formed to facilitate… Continue reading PM appoints NRNA President Badri KC to Industry, Commerce Dialogue Council
Venezuelan migrants stranded in Tijuana amid U.S. policy shift
Kathmandu: Margelis Rodriguez and her two children arrived in Tijuana with hopes of entering the United States legally, only to find themselves stranded after the sudden cancellation of their immigration appointment. Their journey, marked by months of travel and hardship, reflects the uncertainty faced by thousands of migrants caught in limbo following policy changes under… Continue reading Venezuelan migrants stranded in Tijuana amid U.S. policy shift