Kathmandu: The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has announced that it will provide NPR 800,000 to each family of the six players who tragically lost their lives in a landslide in Indrasarobar Rural Municipality, Makwanpur. During an emergency meeting held on Sunday, ANFA decided to extend this financial assistance to the families of Aditya Balampakhi,… Continue reading ANFA to support families of landslide victims
Foreign Minister instructs Embassies to be alert on status of Nepalis in Israel and Lebanon
Kathmandu: Foreign Minister Dr. Arju Rana Deuba has directed Nepalese embassies to provide regular updates on the situation of Nepalese nationals in Israel and Lebanon. During a virtual meeting with Nepalese ambassadors in these countries, she sought information on the latest developments affecting Nepalese citizens. Minister Rana expressed growing concern in Nepal regarding the conditions… Continue reading Foreign Minister instructs Embassies to be alert on status of Nepalis in Israel and Lebanon
Infrastructure Minister reveals reconstruction costs following recent floods and landslides
Kathmandu: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Devendra Dahal, has announced that the reconstruction efforts following the recent floods and landslides will require an estimated budget of NPR 20 to 25 billion. Speaking at a meeting of the Infrastructure Development Committee of the House of Representatives, Minister Dahal explained that this estimate covers damages to… Continue reading Infrastructure Minister reveals reconstruction costs following recent floods and landslides
Finance ministry evaluates economic impact of recent floods and Landslides
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Finance has begun assessing the economic repercussions of the recent floods and landslides that devastated the region. During a meeting of the ministry’s High Management Team today, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Bishnu Prasad Paudel emphasized the need for detailed analysis as additional funds and resources will be necessary… Continue reading Finance ministry evaluates economic impact of recent floods and Landslides
Madan Puraskar Guthi Awards 2080 to Mohan Mainali
Kathmandu: The Madan Puraskar Guthi has honored writer and journalist Mohan Mainali with the prestigious Madan Puraskar (2080) for his book Mukam Ranamaidan. Linguist Prof. Dr. Yogendra Yadav also received the Jagadamba Shree Award (2080), with both awards accompanied by a cash prize of Rs 400,000. The awards were presented by Guthi Chair Kunda Dixit… Continue reading Madan Puraskar Guthi Awards 2080 to Mohan Mainali
Traffic police receive 104 smartphones to enhance digital license regulation
Kathmandu: In a significant move to improve traffic management, the traffic police have been provided with 104 smartphones for the regulation of digital driving licenses. The smartphones were handed over by Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT), Devendra Dahal, and Minister for Labor, Employment and Transport at Bagmati Province, Prem Bhakta Maharjan, during a… Continue reading Traffic police receive 104 smartphones to enhance digital license regulation
Nepal to receive Rs 1.06 bn from carbon trade for emission reduction
Kathmandu: Nepal is set to receive Rs 1.06 billion as part of a carbon trading initiative aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions through its forests. This funding comes from the REDD Implementation Center under the Ministry of Forest and Environment, recognizing efforts in 13 districts of the Terai region. The financial support is linked to… Continue reading Nepal to receive Rs 1.06 bn from carbon trade for emission reduction
Death toll from late monsoon disaster rises to 239
Kathmandu: The recent late monsoon-induced disaster has resulted in a tragic loss of 239 lives, with 18 individuals still unaccounted for following the floods and landslides that struck the country last week. Rishiram Tiwari, spokesperson for the Ministry of Home Affairs, reported that 178 people have been injured in the disaster-related incidents. In response to… Continue reading Death toll from late monsoon disaster rises to 239
6 migrants including Nepali shot dead near Guatemalan border when Mexican army troops open fire
Kathmandu: Six international migrants are dead after Mexican soldiers opened fire on a truck carrying a group near the border with Guatemala, Mexico’s Defense Department said Wednesday. The department said in a statement that soldiers claimed they heard shots as the trucks and two other vehicles approached their position late Tuesday in the southern state… Continue reading 6 migrants including Nepali shot dead near Guatemalan border when Mexican army troops open fire
Bada Dashain festival kicks off with Ghatasthapana Ceremony
Kathmandu: Bada Dashain, the largest and longest festival celebrated by Nepali Hindus, officially commenced today with the auspicious Ghatasthapana ceremony. This event marks the first day of the Navaratri Parba, a nine-night festival honoring the goddess Nawadurga, and falls on Aswin Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright half of the lunar calendar month… Continue reading Bada Dashain festival kicks off with Ghatasthapana Ceremony