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प्रधानमन्त्री बालेन शाहले सोमबार कीर्तिपुरस्थित त्रिभुवन विश्वविद्यालय अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय क्रिकेट मैदानमा नेपाल प्रिमियर लिग (एनपीएल) को तेस्रो…
जर्मनीको संघीय आर्थिक सहयोग तथा विकास मन्त्रीका संसदीय राज्य सचिव डा. बार्बेल कोफ्लर चारदिने आधिकारिक भ्रमणका लागि बुधबार काठमाडौं आइपुगिन्।…
नेपाल प्रिमियर लिग (एनपीएल) को तेस्रो संस्करण अन्तर्गत आज दुई खेल हुने भएका छन्। पहिलो खेलमा विराटनगर किंग्सले चितवन राइनोससँग दिउँसो १२:३० …
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China operates the world's largest fleet of agricultural drones, with more than 300,000 covering more than 460 million mu (30.67 million hectares) of farmland every year, CCTV News reported on Wednesday. Once used mainly for crop spraying, the aircraft are now deployed to monitor crop conditions and transport agricultural supplies and harvested products.Compared with manual labor, plant-protection drones can improve operational efficiency by more than 20 times, while reducing water use by mo
Trilateral talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi involving representatives of Moscow, Kiev and Washington will take place after November 4. The exact date has yet to be determined, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov told reporters."The date will be [determined soon]," he said. "But it is clear that it will be after November 4."Ushakov denied reports that the talks could take place on November 4 itself. "We have not sent any signals yet. We are still considering it," he said.
New York, October 29 — Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday and discussed multilateral cooperation, climate action and Nepal’s response to recent disasters.According to a statement issued by the Permanent Mission of Nepal to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Thapa commended Guterres for his principled leadership, steadfast commitment to multilateralism, sp
Japan and other participating countries of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), along with the European Union (EU), have reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing sanctions against North Korea.In a joint statement, the countries highlighted sanctions imposed by the EU, Australia and the United States targeting North Korea’s overseas worker activities, malicious cyber operations and unlawful cooperation with Russia.The statement also reaffirmed their commitment to the complete,
October 28 — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation on regional and global security, reaffirming their commitment to a rules-based international order during a Japan-Germany summit meeting in Tokyo on October 28.The two leaders discussed key regional and international issues, including security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, North Korea’s nuclear and missile programmes, the abduction issue, a
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has urged the adoption of aviation safety precautions to mitigate potential damage from the impact of the cyclone ‘Arnab’.The CAAN issued a safety circular on Wednesday, directing air service providers, airport operators, airline operators, and other relevant stakeholders to exercise necessary caution as this weather system could bring moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, and snowfall in the mountainous and high-hilly r
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2026 — US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral defence cooperation, reviewing progress in operational coordination, information sharing and defence industrial collaboration during a meeting on Wednesday.According to a press statement, the two leaders marked the first anniversary of the Framework for the US-India Major Defense Partnership and discussed further avenues for cooperat
Police have arrested 10 foreign nationals for allegedly misusing tourist visas to conduct camps for a Christian mission.They were arrested from Bargachhi, Kanepokhari Rural Municipality-7, Morang, for spreading Christianity. Those arrested are from Brazil, Canada, and the United States.According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, an organization ‘Mercy Development’ confiscated the documents of 10 foreign nationals—including foreign doctors who had arrived on tourist visas to
DHAKA/TOKYO: Japan and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to upholding a free, open and rules-based international order, with particular emphasis on the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) initiative, regional connectivity and economic cooperation, according to a joint statement issued by the two countries.The statement highlighted the longstanding friendly relations between Japan and Bangladesh since Bangladesh’s independence and underscored their shared values of democracy, freedo
In the modern world, it is hard to disagree that the current world economy is dominated by the long-term trend of globalization and integration, dictated by the geographical factor, overcoming cultural, socio-economic and other differences. The Asia Pacific region is considered to be one of the most promising in the world, hosting not only the famous “powerhouses” but also other countries with a high potential for economic growth. These two countries possess vast economic, energetic
For generations of farmers in Bardanda, ginger cultivation has been a reliable source of income, offering a path to prosperity despite the hardships of living in a remote settlement. This year, however, an unidentified disease has begun destroying their crops, threatening livelihoods that depend heavily on the harvest.As the ginger harvest season approaches, farmers are watching their crops rot in the fields, uncertain about the cause of the disease or how to stop its spread. With no agricultura
In 1940, Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator ended with a speech that challenged power, hatred and the blind pursuit of progress. Although aimed at fascism, his warning reached much further: material advancement means little if a society loses sight of human dignity, compassion and freedom. “More than machinery, we need humanity.”—Chaplin, The Great Dictator (1940).On March 20, 1981, newly inaugurated President Ronald Reagan returned to an argument he had first made in h
Newly appointed Ambassador of the French Republic to Nepal Francoise Puiz-Inza paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal. During the meeting held at the Ministry today, Minister Khanal congratulated the Ambassador on her appointment and wished her a successful tenure, according to the Ministry. On the occasion, they discussed various matters of mutual interests between Nepal and France.Similarly, other issues including cooperation in the areas of av
With Tihar just round the corner, the demand for flowers is surging. However, uncertainty over designated sales locations in Kathmandu has raised concerns about market management, despite an increase in domestic flower production.Nepal is expected to produce around 4.5 million flower garlands commercially this year. The country is self-sufficient in makhamali mala, while domestic marigold (sayapatri) production is expected to meet a substantial share of demand. However, consumers fear a repeat o
Farmers are rushing to harvest ripe paddy as the threat of heavy rain from Cyclone Arnab raises concerns about crop damage. Shortages of harvesting machines and farm labour, however, are delaying the harvest.The National Agricultural Environment Research Centre has urged farmers to harvest ripe paddy as soon as possible ahead of forecast rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds expected from Thursday night, November 12.Yagya Karki, a farmer from Gundu in Suryabinayak, said farmers had to
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot offered competing claims to lead Israel after Tuesday's election, with Netanyahu calling for a right-wing government and Eisenkot saying voters had rejected the longtime Israeli leader, even as early counting showed no clear winner, Reuters reported. Israel's Central Elections Committee was tallying votes on Wednesday and it will likely take until Thursday before definitive results of the election - the first since the Hamas-
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he approved of Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro coming to the United States after losing Sunday's presidential election, Reuters reported. Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States, with a senior US State Department official saying it would grant entry visas to him and his family, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
Paddy production in Chitwan’s designated rice zone is projected to rise by 5,000 metric tons this fiscal year 2026/27, reaching an estimated 50,000 tons, as crop assessments point to higher output.The rice zone produced 45,000 metric tons of paddy last fiscal year from 8,500 hectares of land, according to Sauraj Bishwakarma, Information Officer at the National Agriculture Modernization Program Implementation Unit in Bharatpur.''Production in the rice zone has increased. Based on cr
The Health Emergency and Disaster Management Unit has urged the health sector to remain on high alert and strengthen preparedness and response activities.Issuing a circular, the Unit urged the Provincial Health Emergency Operation Centers of all seven provinces to stay alert and respond effectively to emergencies.The instruction comes after moderate to heavy rainfall along with lightning and storms has been forecast at different places of the country for three days from October 29. Th
Dr Barbel Kofler, Parliamentary State Secretary to Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, is arriving in Nepal today for a four-day official visit. During her stay, Kofler will take an in-depth look at German-Nepali cooperation, focusing mainly on women’s rights and health, as well as the impact of the Bhote Koshi floods. She is scheduled to meet representatives of the Nepali government and civil society as well as international and local partn
