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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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 (Balen) Shah is scheduled to hold a special discussion today at 12:00 PM with key stakeholders from the capital market, securities business, and insurance sectors. The high-level meeting, taking place at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar, will bring together influential financial leaders. The […]
KATHMANDU: Today marks the first Monday of Shrawan, the month considered most dear to Lord Shiva. Since early this morning, devotees have gathered at the holy Pashupatinath Temple to offer prayers and perform rituals. A significant turnout of devotees has been observed since dawn at various Shiva temples across the country, including Pashupatinath. After worshipping […]
KATHMANDU: The upgrading of the Pepsicola football ground in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-32 is progressing rapidly. An 11-a-side artificial turf field is being constructed here with the financial investment of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City. According to Arjun Aryal, an engineer at the metropolis’s Public Construction Department, the work of laying the carpet on the field has […]
KATHMANDU: Devotees thronged the Pashupatinath Temple from early this morning to observe the first Monday of the month of Shrawan, considered an auspicious day for worshipping Lord Shiva. Besides Pashupatinath, other temples dedicated to Lord Shiva also saw a large congregation of devotees who arrived to offer prayers, perform rituals, and seek blessings on this […]
CHITWAN: Traffic has been completely disrupted on the Prithvi Highway after a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall blocked the road section at Fisling in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-2. The landslide occurred at 2:20 AM this morning, bringing vehicular movement to a standstill. According to Rameshwar Paudel, Superintendent of Police and Chief of the District Police Office […]
CHITWAN: Amidst escalating landslide risks triggered by continuous rainfall, the local administration has announced a complete halt to vehicular movement on the Narayangadh-Muglin road section and the Chitwan stretch of the Prithvi Highway, effective from 10:00 PM tonight. Chief District Officer Ganesh Aryal issued a notice stating that the decision to close the crucial Narayangadh-Muglin-Kathmandu […]
KATHMANDU: The water level of Bagmati river in the Gaurighat Water Level Measurement Centre in Kathmandu has decreased from the alert level late this evening, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. With this, the level of risk has now decreased in the area. Earlier today, The Department had urged the residents on the riverbank […]
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. Lawmakers Advance Central Bank Reform Bill The House of Representatives’ Finance Committee […]
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that there is no flood threat as predicted earlier. However, the risk of flash floods remains in streams in various districts of the country today and tomorrow, according to a special weather bulletin issued by the Department. The special weather bulletin on Saturday had predicted that […]
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: House Panel Reviews Bill to Modernize Nepal Rastra Bank Act The House of Representatives’ Finance Committee has begun discussions on […]
BAGMATI: Vehicles are operating on all highways leading from Hetauda to the federal capital, Kathmandu, since this morning. Keeping in mind the potential risk of monsoon-related disasters, the District Administration Office, Makawanpur, had stopped vehicles going from Hetauda to Kathmandu from 8:00 pm on Saturday to 5:00 am this morning. Similarly, vehicles going to Lalitpur […]
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall has once again left the Maitighar area of Kathmandu waterlogged today. Due to the lack of proper drainage, water accumulated on the roads, disrupting vehicular movement in the Maitighar area for some time. The flooded streets caused significant difficulties for both pedestrians and commuters. The inundation following the heavy downpour also affected […]
KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has stated that humans and nature must be placed at the center of development and construction. Speaking at a program organized on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of the Nepal Engineers’ Association, he emphasized that the concept of development should be linked to the welfare of the people and […]
KATHMANDU: A total of 477 persons were benefitted from a health camp organised at Tistung of Thaha Municipality-11 in Makwanpur on Saturday. Dental, X-ray, eye-checkup and physiotherapy services by specialists were available during the health camp, a joint initiative of the Rotary Club of Kathmandu-West, Rotary Satellite Club of Kathmandu-West, and Shanti Sewagriha Clinic and […]
KATHMANDU: Police opened fire and arrested three suspected drug traffickers in Kuleshwor, Kathmandu, on Sunday afternoon. A team from the Narcotics Control Bureau fired two rounds during the operation to apprehend the suspects, identifying them as two Nepali nationals and one Indian national. The Indian national sustained a gunshot wound to the leg during the […]
KATHMANDU: The Finance Committee of the House of Representatives has held discussions with representatives of concerned bodies regarding the bill formulated to amend the Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 2002. During today’s meeting of the committee, discussions were held with officials from the Nepal Bankers’ Association and the Confederation of Banks and Financial Institutions Nepal (CBFIN) […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s capital expenditure hit a decade-low in the last fiscal year 2025/26 (excluding the COVID-19 lockdown period of FY 2019/20), severely impacting job creation and infrastructure development. According to the Financial Comptroller General Office, the government spent only Rs 190.84 billion on development, a mere 46.79% of its original Rs 407.88 billion target, and […]
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned of a risk of flash floods in rivers and streams flowing through various parts of the country, urging residents in those areas to remain highly alert. According to the department, small rivers flowing through Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Ilam, Panchthar, Tehrathum, Dolakha, Sindhupalchok, Kavrepalanchok, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, […]
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned of a risk of flash floods in rivers and streams flowing through various parts of the country, urging residents in those areas to remain highly alert. According to the department, small rivers flowing through Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Ilam, Panchthar, Tehrathum, Dolakha, Sindhupalchok, Kavrepalanchok, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, […]
KATHMANDU: Following forecasts of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in various parts of the country by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, citizens have been urged to remain alert due to the risk of floods, landslides, and inundation. In response, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has intensified its preparedness efforts. Pradeep […]
KATHMANDU: Following forecasts of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in various parts of the country by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, citizens have been urged to remain alert due to the risk of floods, landslides, and inundation. In response, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has intensified its preparedness efforts. Pradeep […]
KATHMANDU: The District Administration Office (DAO), Chitwan, has suspended all vehicular movement along the Narayangadh-Muglin-Kathmandu road section starting Saturday at 10:00 PM until further notice. Triggered by continuous monsoon downpours and weather forecasts predicting even heavier rainfall across Chitwan and neighboring Dhading, the district security committee enforced the immediate nighttime ban to mitigate the high […]
GANDAKI: With the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecasting heavy rains in the hilly areas of Gandaki Province Saturday and Sunday, nighttime transport services have been closed in eight districts of Gandaki Province. According a notice issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, vehicular movement during night has been restricted in Kaski, […]
GANDAKI: With the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecasting heavy rains in the hilly areas of Gandaki Province Saturday and Sunday, nighttime transport services have been closed in eight districts of Gandaki Province. According a notice issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, vehicular movement during night has been restricted in Kaski, […]
Their list of demands also includes bringing education and healthcare entirely under state ownership, the complete nationalization of all banks in Nepal, and harsher punishments for criminals alongside reformed crime investigation procedures.
Their list of demands also includes bringing education and healthcare entirely under state ownership, the complete nationalization of all banks in Nepal, and harsher punishments for criminals alongside reformed crime investigation procedures.
The DAO emphasized that public and private vehicles should only resume journeys after receiving official clearance from the police.
The DAO emphasized that public and private vehicles should only resume journeys after receiving official clearance from the police.
KATHMANDU: The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD), under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, has issued a high alert warning of heavy to torrential rainfall across the country on Saturday and Sunday. The division reported generally cloudy conditions nationwide, with light to moderate rainfall already occurring in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, as […]
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 Rain Causes Floods and Landslides Blocking 6 Highways The Nepal Police […]
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 Rain Causes Floods and Landslides Blocking 6 Highways The Nepal Police […]
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has begun preparations to expand domestic production of 36 essential medicines through Nepal Aushadhi Limited over the next two years to strengthen the country’s pharmaceutical sector. The ministry said it is moving ahead with a memorandum of understanding with Nepal Aushadhi Limited to implement the plan. The […]
