Kathmadu: The Nepali Army (NA) has confirmed that all its personnel deployed in the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon are safe. NA spokesperson Gaurav Kumar KC reported that the army maintains regular communication with its security forces in the region, ensuring that all members are unharmed. However, KC noted that sporadic incidents in the… Continue reading Nepali Army confirms safety of personnel in UN Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon
International Mountain Art Festival set for October 18-24 in Jomsom
Kathmadu: The first International Mountain Art Festival (IMAF) will take place from October 18 to 24, 2024, in Jomsom, Mustang. This festival aims to celebrate the beauty and culture of mountain communities through various art forms, including painting, sculpture, photography, film, and music. According to a press release from the Kimff Foundation, the event will… Continue reading International Mountain Art Festival set for October 18-24 in Jomsom
Bodies of 5 Russian Climbers recovered from Dhaulagiri
Kathmandu: The bodies of five Russian climbers who tragically perished while ascending Dhaulagiri on October 5 have been successfully brought to Kathmandu. Rescuers recovered the climbers’ bodies from an altitude of 7,600 meters and transported them to the base camp. An Altitude Air helicopter was used to airlift the bodies to the capital, where they… Continue reading Bodies of 5 Russian Climbers recovered from Dhaulagiri
Captain Anjila confident in Nepal’s quest for SAFF Championship glory
Kathmandu: Anjila Tumbapo Subba, captain of the Nepalese national women’s football team, has expressed confidence in her team’s balanced and strong performance as they aim for victory in the upcoming SAFF Championship. This marks the third time Nepal is hosting the women’s SAFF Championship, set to kick off tomorrow on home turf. Subba, who is… Continue reading Captain Anjila confident in Nepal’s quest for SAFF Championship glory
Now onwards Nepalis with work permit for Australia can carry $500
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank has announced that individuals seeking employment in Australia will now be eligible for passport exchange benefits on par with those traveling to Europe, the United States, and Japan. Currently, job seekers heading to Japan, South Korea, Europe, the US, and Canada have been receiving a foreign exchange facility of $500. In… Continue reading Now onwards Nepalis with work permit for Australia can carry $500
Consumer inflation remained 3.85 percent on y-o-y basis
Kathmandu: The y-o-y consumer price inflation stood at 3.85 percent in mid-September 2024 compared to 8.19 percent a year ago. Food and beverage inflation stood at 5.03 percent whereas non-food and service inflation stood at 3.19 percent in the review month. During the same period in the previous year, the price indices of these groups… Continue reading Consumer inflation remained 3.85 percent on y-o-y basis
Kia introduces world’s first car accessory made using recycled plastic
Kathmadu: Kia Corporation (Kia) has developed the world’s first car accessory made from plastic extracted from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) by The Ocean Cleanup. The announcement of the accessory is a major milestone in its long-term partnership with The Ocean Cleanup. Since 2022, Kia’s support of the non-profit organization, which is dedicated to… Continue reading Kia introduces world’s first car accessory made using recycled plastic
Reduced currency exchange pressure in Nepal ahead of festivals
Kathmandu: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has reported a significant decrease in currency exchange pressure this year, as it refrains from printing new notes for the upcoming Dashain and Tihar festivals. In contrast to last year’s exchange of Rs 14.5 billion in new notes within the Kathmandu Valley and Rs 29 billion nationwide, this year’s… Continue reading Reduced currency exchange pressure in Nepal ahead of festivals
Iphone 16 series officially in Nepali market
Kathmandu: Generation Next Communication Pvt Ltd, the official distributor of iPhones in Nepal, has officially launched the much-anticipated iPhone 16 series. The new lineup boasts state-of-the-art features, including a sleek titanium design, advanced camera capabilities, 4K 120 Dolby Vision support, and the powerful A18 Pro chip. Additionally, the iPhone 16 now comes equipped with Shield… Continue reading Iphone 16 series officially in Nepali market
World Bank approves $150 mn to strengthen Nepal’s disaster response and resilience
Kathmandu: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $150 million in contingent financing for the Government of Nepal to use in the event of a natural or climate-induced hazard or health emergency in Nepal. The Nepal Disaster Resilience Development Policy Credit with Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat DDO) operation supports policy and regulatory… Continue reading World Bank approves $150 mn to strengthen Nepal’s disaster response and resilience