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KATHMANDU: The Red Cross has set up 28 temporary shelters for residents affected by the Budi Gandaki floods in Shantibazar, Arughat, Gorkha. Relief materials, including food, mattresses and gas stoves, have also been distributed to the flood victims. The floods damaged around 40 houses in Shantibazar, leaving local residents in need of temporary shelter and […]
KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has said financial status, political connections, factional influence and family ties will not be allowed to influence its candidate selection for local-level elections. In its candidate selection framework, the party said Nepal’s candidate selection process had become distorted by last-minute nominations, closed-door decisions and the improper exercise of power […]
KATHMANDU: The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has approved 10 of the 13 ambassadorial nominees proposed for various countries while rejecting the nomination of Giri Bahadur Sunar for Saudi Arabia. A committee meeting held on Wednesday endorsed the names of 10 nominees but unanimously rejected Sunar’s nomination. The committee unanimously approved Dr Nischal Nath Pandey for India, […]
KATHMANDU: The government has distributed cash assistance of Rs 45,000 each to 4,108 households directly affected by the Bhotekoshi floods in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading. The assistance was provided by development partner World Food Programme (WFP) and distributed through a one-door system to prevent duplication, according to the government. The affected families were identified in […]
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Sudan Gurung held an impromptu meeting with Indian Foreign Minister Dr S. Jaishankar at an airport while returning to Nepal after completing his visit to India. The two met at the airport during Gurung’s return journey. Further details about the discussions between the two leaders have not been made public.
KATHMANDU: Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held a courtesy meeting with newly appointed South Korean Ambassador to Nepal Park Jae kyung on Wednesday. During the meeting, Khanal congratulated Park on his appointment and wished him a successful tenure in Nepal. Khanal said the Nepal government was willing to work together for the mutual benefit of both […]
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Samikshya Baskota has claimed that a statement issued in the name of the party’s women lawmakers demanding action against fellow lawmaker Khagendra Sunar is fake. Baskota clarified that the women lawmakers had not issued any separate statement and urged the public not to be misled by it. Her clarification […]
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Sudan Gurung has stressed the need for stronger cross-border cooperation among member states and faster action than criminals to tackle rising transnational crime. Gurung made the remarks while representing Nepal at the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting held in India. He said the meeting was important for ensuring a safe future for […]
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress leader Mohan Basnet has warned opposition party leaders and cadres against attacking his party, saying he would stand up to defend Congress regardless of whether he holds a position. Addressing a programme organised by the rival faction of the Nepali Congress in Sindhupalchok, Basnet said he would continue supporting the party and […]
KATHMANDU: Parliamentary hearings for ambassadorial nominees to 13 countries have been completed, but the Parliamentary Hearing Committee is yet to decide whether to endorse their nominations. The Cabinet meeting held on September 18 recommended the appointment of ambassadors to 13 countries. Hearings for all the nominees concluded on Wednesday. The government has recommended Dr Nischal […]
KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said that Nepal and India have agreed to increase their cross-border electricity transfer capacity for both imports and exports. Speaking at a press conference at the ministry on Wednesday to highlight its achievements over the past six months, Shrestha said policy arrangements to […]
KATHMANDU: A total of 3,506 police personnel have been deployed across the Kathmandu Valley under a special security plan for major festivals, including Dashain, Tihar and Chhath. The Nepal Police has intensified security measures to prevent criminal activities and ensure that people can celebrate the festivals safely and without fear. Superintendent of Police Dan Bahadur […]
KATHMANDU: The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has suspended the confirmation hearing of Chudamani Kharel, nominated as Nepal’s ambassador to Malaysia, following allegations of financial irregularities, questionable dealings with recruitment agencies and conflicts of interest. The Committee halted Wednesday’s hearing after Kharel presented his action plan, saying it needed additional time to examine complaints filed against him. […]
KATHMANDU: Passengers travelling by air between Nepal and India will no longer be allowed to carry power banks, according to a notice issued by Nepal Airlines. The Airline said the restriction was imposed in line with a circular issued by India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Under the new arrangement, power banks will not […]
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has made public its progress and achievements over the past six months since the formation of the incumbent government. The details released by the Ministry on Wednesday cover policy-level achievements and progress in irrigation and water resources management. The progress report also outlines the work carried […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah visited the Palanchok Bhagawati Temple in Panchkhal Municipality, Kavrepalanchok, and paid homage to Goddess Palanchoki Mai today. On the fourth day of the Bada Dashain festival, Prime Minister Shah offered prayers at the shrine, according to Ramkaji Shrestha, chairperson of Ward No. 9 of Panchkhal Municipality. Shrestha said the Prime […]
KATHMANDU: The number of people leaving the Kathmandu Valley for their hometowns to celebrate Bada Dashain has been increasing as the festival approaches. People living in the capital for education, employment and other professional pursuits have begun returning to their villages in large numbers to celebrate the festival with their families and relatives. Passenger traffic […]
KATHMANDU: Police have arrested six people with brown heroin from different parts of the country during routine patrols. According to the Central Police News Room, one person was arrested from Tarakeswor Municipality-4 in Kathmandu, two from Gulariya Municipality-1 in Bardiya, one from Barrel in Dhangadhi Sub-metropolitan City-2 in Kailali, and two from Mahendranagar Bus Park […]
CHITWAN: A total of 80 new HIV infections have been detected in Chitwan district over the past nine months during screenings conducted among high-risk groups. The infections were identified through tests conducted on 223 individuals by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) at Bharatpur Hospital. Including the newly diagnosed cases, 91 patients started antiretroviral (ARV) treatment […]
KATHMANDU: The Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Rescue Fund and the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund have been receiving contributions to provide financial assistance to people affected by floods in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system. According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, a total of Rs 17.75 billion has been deposited in the […]
MUSTANG: More than 2,500 electric vehicles (EVs) imported into Nepal through the Korala border point have remained stranded in Mustang for the past two weeks due to disruptions along the Beni-Jomsom road. The road was obstructed by floods, landslides and river erosion following heavy rainfall in late August, preventing the newly imported vehicles from reaching […]
PATNA: At least 14 people have died after a passenger boat capsized in the Ganga River near Rampur Shyamchand village in Bihar’s Vaishali district, India. Women and children are believed to be among the victims. According to the latest update provided by Raghopur legislator and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, six people have […]
KATHMANDU: US Embassy in Kathmandu Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Megan Bouldin met with Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai on Tuesday to discuss strengthening the Nepal-US partnership, including the ongoing delivery of more than $36 million in US assistance to Nepal following the devastating floods of August 26. During the meeting, Bouldin thanked Rai for the efforts […]
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. Nepal’s latest economic and public affairs developments reveal a mixed picture of modest financial market gains, persistent infrastructure vulnerabilities, uneven economic activity and continuing challenges in public administration. The Nepal Stock Exchange rose slightly […]
UDAYAPUR: An adult male wild elephant has been found dead in a paddy field in Belaka Municipality-1 of Udayapur district. The elephant, estimated to be 20 to 25 years old and locally known as ‘Sano Dare’, was found dead in the field on Tuesday. Gajendra Shrestha, chief of the Division Forest Office in Udayapur, said […]
JHAPA: The District Administration Office in Jhapa has emphasized regular monitoring of the supply and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other petroleum products to prevent artificial shortages during the festive season. Chief District Officer Shrawan Kumar Pokharel has urged the concerned authorities and businesses to ensure an efficient and systematic supply system, citing […]
Nepal’s relationship with India cannot be discussed without acknowledging its complexities. Based on my experience, there is often a significant difference between the way bilateral issues are handled at the policy and diplomatic levels and how they are perceived publicly. My understanding is that Indian ministers serving in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet genuinely want […]
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KATHMANDU: Goddess Kushmanda, the fourth of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, is being worshipped with religious devotion on the fourth day of Navaratra at homes, Dashain Ghars and puja rooms across the country. According to Hindu religious traditions, Kushmanda Devi is worshipped on the fourth day of Navaratra during the bright fortnight of Ashwin. […]
India is Nepal’s largest trading partner, but Nepal’s private sector has yet to receive the transit facilities that a landlocked country should be entitled to. This issue should be raised during Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s upcoming visit to India. Transit logistics has become an increasingly important issue in global trade. Nepali businesses currently spend around […]
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For almost four decades, Nepal has experienced repeated political transformations without a corresponding consolidation of effective governance. The restoration of multiparty democracy in 1990 ended the Panchayat system and established competitive politics, initially dominated by the Nepali Congress (NC), the Nepal Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) (UML), and the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), which was formed by […]
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KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Third day of Navaratra: Chandraghanta Devi worshipped today Chandraghanta Devi, the third of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, is being worshipped with special rituals in Dashain Ghar and prayer rooms across Nepal today, […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has extended the deadline for businesses and borrowers affected by floods in the Bhotekoshi and Budhi Gandaki rivers to repay loan principal and interest instalments until the end of Poush (mid-January). The central bank introduced the provision on Tuesday by amending its Unified Directives, 2082, applicable to licensed Class A, […]
KATHMANDU: The number of people leaving Kathmandu Valley for their hometowns to celebrate Dashain has increased, with heavy crowds of passengers and public vehicles seen at Kalanki and other exit points across the Valley. According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, a total of 109,636 passengers left the Valley on October 11 and 12. […]
KATHMANDU: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has said the government is preparing to issue death certificates for people who went missing in the Bhotekoshi floods. Speaking at a meeting of the Parliamentary Special Committee for Study and Monitoring of Disasters in the Bhotekoshi and Kaligandaki corridors at Singha Durbar on Tuesday, […]
KATHMANDU: Fifteen women have been elected to the Nepali Congress Central Working Committee under the open women’s category at the party’s 15th General Convention, with Basana Thapa securing the highest number of votes, according to the Election Committee. Thapa topped the list with 5,193 votes, followed by Urmila Thapaliya with 3,970 and Nima Giri with […]
KATHMANDU: Highway hotels and restaurants charging excessive prices or serving stale, unhygienic and low-quality food to passengers travelling on public transport will face strict action, the Department of Transport Management has said. The department, under the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, issued special directives for public transport drivers, hotel operators and passengers following widespread […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s Home Minister Sudan Gurung has held talks with his Indian counterpart, Amit Shah, in New Delhi on the sidelines of the first BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting on Home Affairs. The discussions focused on strengthening security cooperation between the two countries, enhancing coordination in border management, controlling cross-border crime, and improving disaster preparedness, management and […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal defeated Oman by 113 runs in their second match of the triangular series under the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2. Chasing a target of 264 runs set by Nepal, Oman were bowled out for 150 in 40 overs. Vinayak Shukla top-scored for Oman with 77 runs off 83 balls, hitting six […]
KATHMANDU: Sachin Timalsena has been elected a member of the Nepali Congress Central Working Committee under the youth category for those below 35 at the party’s 15th General Convention. Following his election, Timalsena said he had achieved this milestone after 15 years of active involvement in the Nepali Congress. In a Facebook post, he said, […]
MAHENDRANAGAR: The reconstruction of the historic Dodhara Chandani suspension bridge in Kanchanpur is estimated to cost Rs 200 million, according to a preliminary assessment. Traffic on the suspension bridge over the Mahakali River has remained closed since one of its pillars collapsed in the second week of Ashoj, damaging other sections as well. A technical […]
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KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has issued two ordinances on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. President Paudel issued the ordinances on Tuesday in accordance with Article 114 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal. According to a statement issued by the Office of the President, the ordinances are the “Ordinance to Amend Certain Nepal […]
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chief Whip Kabindra Burlakoti has said lawmaker Khagendra Sunar will face disciplinary action if found guilty in the audio controversy. Speaking to journalists in Kathmandu on Tuesday, Burlakoti said the party’s Central Disciplinary Commission had already begun investigating the case. He said Sunar had been instructed not to attend any […]
KATHMANDU : A month has passed since the minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies was replaced over issues surrounding LPG supply, but consumers continue to face the same situation in the market. Deepak Kumar Sah of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), who was appointed minister on September 10, has so far been unable to ease […]
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