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KATHMANDU: On January 14, 2024, I spoke about the “Concept of Self-Reliance and the Contribution of Dr. Devendra Raj Pandey.” At that time, Dr. Pandey was sitting right in front of me, listening. Sadly, his physical body is no longer with us. However, the memories he left behind remain fresh. His contributions and guidance are […]
KATHMANDU: Minister for Information and Communications Dr Bikram Timilsina has stressed on the need for collaboration between the government and the private sector to make the advertising sector clean and transparent, and bring it fully within the regulatory framework. During a discussion held with representatives of the Advertising Association of Nepal at the Ministry on […]
KATHMANDU: The CPN (UML) Bagmati Province parliamentary party has decided to adopt a “wait and watch” strategy regarding its ongoing support for the provincial government. Following a parliamentary party meeting held in Kathmandu on Monday, the party chose not to immediately withdraw from the government or recall its support. According to one UML leader, the […]
BAJURA: Nine people, including the driver, were injured on Monday when a passenger jeep traveling from Dhulachaur to Dudhila Khola plunged off the road along the Kuwadi-Kyudi section in Himali Rural Municipality-5. According to Naresh Bahadur Shahi, the Information Officer at the District Police Office Bajura, the jeep (registration number Su.Pa.Pra. 01-001 Ja 1878) veered […]
MADRID: Spain returned to Madrid after their FIFA World Cup triumph, with the Spanish Football Federation celebrating the squad’s arrival and announcing that the coveted trophy had reached the capital on Monday. The team expressed excitement about celebrating the historic victory with their fans. “Yes, yes, yes!! THE CUP IS ALREADY HERE. The @SEFutbol squad […]
JOINT BASE ANDREWS: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday he was open to meeting with his Chinese and Russian counterparts this week while in the Philippines for a meeting of Southeast Asian foreign ministers. Rubio’s attendance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathering in Manila comes as the United States seeks […]
JHAPA: One person died after a Scorpio SUV belonging to the Division Forest Office, Bhadrapur, collided with a City Safari (electric three-wheeler) in Mechinagar, Jhapa. According to Ranjan Awale, Deputy Superintendent of Police and Information Officer at the District Police Office, the accident occurred this morning along an inner road section at Kalika in Mechinagar-15. […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress is organizing various programmes on July 22-23 on the occasion of 44th Memorial Day of its late leader BP Koirala. The Central Policy, Research and Training Institute of the Nepali Congress is organizing ‘green run’ in Kathmandu Valley on July 22 morning to create public awareness about climate change. At a […]
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. Heavy Rainfall and Landslide Risks Persist Through Tomorrow Nepal remains under the […]
KATHMANDU: The government has decided not to recruit new permanent employees across government offices during the current fiscal year, suspending requests to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for permanent vacancy fulfillment. The decision was made at a meeting of government secretaries chaired by Chief Secretary Govinda Bahadur Karki on Monday. Under the decision, no government […]
DHANUSHA: Stepping into vacant houses, breaking open temple donation boxes, and selling stolen mobile phones, utensils, or other household goods cheaply to scrap shops have become a prominent trend among thieves. According to police, a significant portion of such burglaries across various districts of Madhesh Province is driven by an immediate need to secure quick […]
KATHMANDU: A meeting of government secretaries has decided to continue the programs initiated for governance reform. The meeting, held on Sunday under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Govinda Bahadur Karki, resolved to sustain the good practices established under the 100-point governance reform agenda, which include promoting good governance, improving service delivery, and simplifying decision-making processes. […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: Prime Minister Shah Prioritizes Capital Market Reform Prime Minister Balendra Shah met with capital market stakeholders and regulators to affirm […]
ABU DHABI: Nepal’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Tej Bahadur Chhetri met Maldives’ Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Thoriq Ibrahim on Monday, with the two discussing ways to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation. During the courtesy meeting at the Embassy of Nepal in Abu Dhabi, the ambassadors exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in […]
KATHMANDU: Ministry of Finance has picked an interesting moment to retire two laws that have quietly outlived their usefulness. The Foreign Exchange (Regulation) Act of 1962 and the Act Restricting Investment Abroad of 1964 were written for a Nepal that had no digital banking, no cryptocurrency, no meaningful outward investment, and a currency regime that […]
KATHMANDU: Ministry of Finance has picked an interesting moment to retire two laws that have quietly outlived their usefulness. The Foreign Exchange (Regulation) Act of 1962 and the Act Restricting Investment Abroad of 1964 were written for a Nepal that had no digital banking, no cryptocurrency, no meaningful outward investment, and a currency regime that […]
BUNIA: At least 930 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the country’s Ministry of Health said. The deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday, the health ministry said overnight into Monday. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest single-day totals. The […]
CHITWAN: Dhrube, the male wild elephant notorious for terrorizing settlements in the vicinity of Chitwan National Park (CNP), has started staying inside the park. It has been living inside Chitwan National Park after its tusks were trimmed. Last year on July 4 it killed two members of the same family. On this July 15, the […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah announced that the government has placed the capital market at the forefront of its economic development and prosperity agenda. Speaking at a high-level meeting with capital market stakeholders and regulatory heads at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, PM Shah emphasized leveraging the share market […]
MORANG: Police arrested a teacher and two school staff members from Sukuna Secondary School in Sundarharaicha Municipality-10 on Monday following allegations of inappropriate behavior toward female students. The arrestees have been identified as teacher Abiral Maskey (35), music instructor Kishor Lal Gachhadar (30) and bus driver Pradeep Bhattarai (40). Morang Police spokesperson DSP Makendra Kumar […]
BIRATNAGAR: The first cargo brought via rail from the Kolkata port of India arrived at the Nepal customs yard located in Biratnagar on Monday. With this, the rail transportation service of goods imported from third countries has expanded to Biratnagar for the first time. This is expected to reduce both transportation costs and time for […]
NEPALGUNJ: In a bid to tackle human-wildlife conflict, early warning systems have been set up in the villages surrounding Banke National Park. Kamal Regmi, a field representative from JDSL Nepal, shared that sirens have been installed in several locations, including Khadagwar in Kohalpur-13, Mahadevpur in Raptisonari-9, Buchapur in Raptisonari-8, and Gobharpur in Raptisonari-2. These systems […]
On the first trading day of the week today (Monday), the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has increased by double digits. The NEPSE, which fluctuated throughout the day, finally closed by increasing by 41.70 points. The trading amount of the NEPSE, however, decreased compared to the previous day. Compared to the previous trading day, today the […]
NEW DELHI: Supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach movement clashed with police Monday as thousands of them tried to march to Parliament to demand the education minister’s resignation, while the government appeared to make its first outreach to the movement’s leaders. Police fired tear gas and charged at protesters with batons after demonstrators tried to breach […]
KATHMANDU: The Department of Transport Management has announced that its services will remain affected until July 24 as it updates its digital system to implement new tax rates and migrate its database. The department said the temporary disruption is necessary to enhance the security, organization, and user-friendliness of its digital platform. The process includes entering […]
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Finance issued a notice on July 13 inviting public comments on a draft bill titled the Foreign Exchange (Regulation and Management) Bill. It would repeal the Foreign Exchange (Regulation) Act of 1962 and the Act Restricting Investment Abroad of 1964, both still technically active despite being outdated. The push follows a […]
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Finance issued a notice on July 13 inviting public comments on a draft bill titled the Foreign Exchange (Regulation and Management) Bill. It would repeal the Foreign Exchange (Regulation) Act of 1962 and the Act Restricting Investment Abroad of 1964, both still technically active despite being outdated. The push follows a […]
KATHMANDU: The government has initiated a review of Nepal’s public holiday system, setting up a task force to assess whether the current number and structure of holidays remain appropriate after the introduction of the two-day weekend. The decision was taken at a meeting of government secretaries on Monday, chaired by newly appointed Chief Secretary Govinda […]
KATHMANDU: The government has initiated a review of Nepal’s public holiday system, setting up a task force to assess whether the current number and structure of holidays remain appropriate after the introduction of the two-day weekend. The decision was taken at a meeting of government secretaries on Monday, chaired by newly appointed Chief Secretary Govinda […]
Between Pangkha and Mangtang in Ward No. 1 of Temkemaiyung Rural Municipality, Bhojpur, lies Khoyyuwa, a stream descending from Maiyung. The stream does not even hold an armful of water. In the winter, it flows as narrow as a fist, but during the rainy season, it runs wild almost day and night. Its source area […]
KATHMANDU: The government has warned businesses of strict legal action against the sale and distribution of unlabeled, substandard, adulterated, and smuggled goods, saying market surveillance will be intensified to protect consumer rights. In a public notice issued for the fiscal year 2026/27, the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection said it has received complaints […]
KATHMANDU: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of the Nepal Police has arrested two foreign women—62-year-old Colombian national Joneth Garzon Caicedo and 37-year-old Indian national Rebecca Pulle—from Thamel, Kathmandu, with 4.258 kilograms of cocaine boasting an estimated market value of Rs. 149 million. According to NCB Co-Spokesperson DSP Jeeban Niraula, the Colombian woman arrived in Nepal […]
KATHMANDU: Minister of Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have exchanged congratulatory messages ahead of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Russia, reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation. According to the Embassy of Russia in Nepal, the messages were exchanged as the two countries prepare to […]
NEW DELHI: Thousands of supporters of the youth-led Cockroach movement gathered Monday to march to India’s Parliament, demanding the resignation of the education minister despite police denying permission for the protest. Scores of police surrounded the barricaded protest site of Jantar Mantar in the heart of New Delhi, raising the prospect of a confrontation just […]
KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has stated that humans and nature must be kept at the center of development and construction. Addressing a program organized on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of the Nepal Engineers’ Association, President Paudel emphasized that the concept of development must be linked to the welfare of the people and […]
KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has stated that humans and nature must be kept at the center of development and construction. Addressing a program organized on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of the Nepal Engineers’ Association, President Paudel emphasized that the concept of development must be linked to the welfare of the people and […]
KATHMANDU: Authorities have urgently rescued and relocated 20 infants and toddlers from the Nepal Children’s Organization’s central home in Naxal, Kathmandu, after a routine inspection revealed hazardous living conditions. Acting on reports that the children were at risk, a joint monitoring team comprising the National Child Rights Council, municipal officials, and police inspected the facility. […]
KATHMANDU: Authorities have urgently rescued and relocated 20 infants and toddlers from the Nepal Children’s Organization’s central home in Naxal, Kathmandu, after a routine inspection revealed hazardous living conditions. Acting on reports that the children were at risk, a joint monitoring team comprising the National Child Rights Council, municipal officials, and police inspected the facility. […]
LALITPUR: The Patan High Court resolved 11,468 cases in the last fiscal year 2025/26. Out of a total docket of 16,139 cases at the court, 11,468 cases were resolved. The judiciary successfully brought the number of cases older than two years and older than 18 months down to zero. Meanwhile, there are 353 cases older […]
LALITPUR: The Patan High Court resolved 11,468 cases in the last fiscal year 2025/26. Out of a total docket of 16,139 cases at the court, 11,468 cases were resolved. The judiciary successfully brought the number of cases older than two years and older than 18 months down to zero. Meanwhile, there are 353 cases older […]
MAHENDRANAGAR: A massive joint security search operation concluded successfully on Monday after multiple groups of women, who went missing while illegally picking mushrooms inside Kanchanpur’s Shuklaphanta National Park, were tracked down safe and sound. The women, who had entered the protected forests from Bhimdatta Municipality-19 and Beldadi Rural Municipality-2, lost contact on Sunday, prompting an […]
BUENOS AIRES: Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines’ hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain. At the Cafe Relax bar in the historic center of Buenos Aires, fans with tears in their eyes after the […]
KATHMANDU: The Himalaya Eye Hospital Pokhara, run by the Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh, has provided free eye surgery services to 953 people in various districts of Karnali Province. The hospital in last fiscal year 2082/83 conducted free eye camps for the communities in remote districts that were far from access to services. According to Subas […]
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has initiated discussions regarding the implementation of the budget for the fiscal year 2026/27. Wagle convened a session with secretaries from key ministries at the Finance Ministry’s Subarna Hall to map out the budget’s execution. The meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Wagle, includes the participation of National Planning Commission Vice-Chairman […]
KATHMANDU: The Madan Puraskar Guthi has officially announced the shortlist of 10 books nominated for the ‘Madan Puraskar’. One of these final selections will be awarded Nepal’s highest literary honor for the year. Out of 298 submissions received by the Guthi, the selected titles include Keshab Raj Gyawali’s Agyat, Keshab Dahal’s Itha, Lalit Bista’s Utkarsha, […]
KATHMANDU: The Madan Puraskar Guthi has officially announced the shortlist of 10 books nominated for the ‘Madan Puraskar’. One of these final selections will be awarded Nepal’s highest literary honor for the year. Out of 298 submissions received by the Guthi, the selected titles include Keshab Raj Gyawali’s Agyat, Keshab Dahal’s Itha, Lalit Bista’s Utkarsha, […]
BUTWAL: Sainamaina in Rupandehi district recorded the highest rainfall in the country over the last 24 hours, measuring a significant 153.2 millimeters. According to Binu Maharjan, a meteorologist at the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, parts of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces experienced heavy to very heavy rainfall during this 24-hour period. In […]
KATHMANDU: Landslide debris has been successfully cleared from two locations along the Chitwan section of the Prithvi Highway today, though vehicular movement remains completely suspended due to an ongoing blockage on the Dhading side. The highway was initially obstructed this morning when landslides struck Panidhara and Chumkhola within Ichhyakamana Rural Municipality-2 in Chitwan. While authorities […]
KATHMANDU: Landslide debris has been successfully cleared from two locations along the Chitwan section of the Prithvi Highway today, though vehicular movement remains completely suspended due to an ongoing blockage on the Dhading side. The highway was initially obstructed this morning when landslides struck Panidhara and Chumkhola within Ichhyakamana Rural Municipality-2 in Chitwan. While authorities […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah nominated members to a recommendation committee on July 17 to recommend names for vacant official positions and assembly members in three academies. With the formation of the recommendation committee, the Nepal Academy, the Nepal Academy of Music and Drama, and the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts—which have been vacant for […]
