How Nepal’s new Pokhara airport might fall prey to India-China tussle

Buddha Air wants to commence its Varanasi flights from the newly inaugurated Pokhara Regional International Airport.

Nepal records five COVID-19 cases on Monday

The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal has reached 24, on Monday as five persons tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours.

Janmat, NUP sign 12-point pact

The CK Raut-led Janmat Party and the Ranjita Shrestha-led Nagarik Unmukti Party today reached a 12-point deal for functional unity with the aim of increasing their bargaining power ahead of the Cabinet expansion.

Accused of urinating on women on Air India flight arrested

A man who urinated on a Pakistani woman on an Air India flight last November has been arrested from Bangalore.

Demand for Nepali products in Tibet grows after two-way trade resumes

According to the exporters, the Tibetans have started placing orders for the goods via telephone.

Development projects suffer from funds crunch as government revenue takes hit

Prime minister questions poor revenue collection, dismal development spending in 30-point directive to secretaries.

Prime minister struggling to strike a power-sharing deal in coalition

Pushpa Kamal Dahal is said to be planning to bifurcate three ministries to appoint more ministers.

NC blames Dahal for breaking alliance

Nepali Congress Spokesperson Prakash Sharan Mahat said the current seven-party alliance led by CPN-Maoist Centre Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal was an opportunistic alliance whose life could be shorter than expected.

Why can't CIAA probe Cabinet decisions, asks apex court

The Supreme Court has issued a show cause notice to the government, giving it seven days to explain why it doesn't want the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority to investigate Cabinet decisions.

DRI files cases against two entrepreneurs for evading taxes worth Rs 390 million

The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) has filed cases against two individuals on charge of evading taxes worth Rs 390 million.

Three Nepali women escape their coercive Chinese employers in Laos. They still feel unsafe back home

The women were previously taken to Laos to work at a call centre. More than two dozen Nepalis are still languishing at the centre, police say.

Nepal-China 'Decade' painting exhibition

Confucius Institute at Tribhuwan University has hosted the art exhibition at art council,Babarmahal.

Pokhara international airport inaugurated

Newly-built Pokhara Regional International Airport - the third international airport in the country - was inaugurated by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal at a special ceremony held on 1st of January.

PM pledges good governance

Dahal also appealed to all Nepali people to come together to start the journey towards good governance and prosperity.

Promotion, transfer of police personnel to be transparent, fair: Lamichhane

Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane today visited the Nepal Police Headquarters, Naxal, and instructed the police personnel to work with honesty and dedication.

Oli to lead drafting of government’s common programme

The panel he heads will work as a political mechanism to support the government, at least in the UML’s reading.

Dahal, Oli dwell on common minimum programme

Prime minister urges CPN (US) leader Madhav Kumar Nepal to support his government

India’s policy hurts power export prospects of Nepal

Southern neighbour has announced waiver of inter-state transmission charge for new Indian hydropower projects.

Prime minister settled, all eyes on President and Speaker race

UML is supposed to have the President for five years while the Speaker will change with the change in prime minister.

A parlous path ahead for Rabi Lamichhane

Within six months of quitting TV job, the Rastriya Swatantra Party chief has emerged as one of most powerful leaders.

Lamichhane vows to bring Nirmala rape-murder case culprit to book

Newly-appointed Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane said he would bring to book the culprit behind the rape and murder of 13-year-old Nirmala Panta.

Dahal takes oath with three deputies

Newly-appointed Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal took the oath of office and secrecy at the President's Office in Sheetal Niwas today, along with three deputy prime ministers and four ministers. President Bidhya Devi Bh…

Get booster shots against COVID-19: Health ministry

In view of the increasing COVID-19 cases in neighbouring India and China, the Ministry of Health and Population has urged all Nepali people to receive a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine.

Public transport is full of hassles in Kathmandu

Commuters complain of a range of abuses—from harassment to violence at the hands of conductors.

Dahal becomes prime minister again, Oli the new kingmaker

Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal to take oath as the country’s chief executive for a third time from President Bidya Devi Bhandari this afternoon.

Founder of Buddha Air Surendra Bahadur Basnet no more

The founder of Buddha Air, Surendra Bahadur Basnet, passed away today.

Christmas Day being observed today

The Federation has been leading Christmas celebrations in Nepal since 2063 B.S.

How Jubeda Khatun leapfrogged from school to parliament in a span of 7 years

Nepali Congress has recently nominated Jubeda Khatun as a House member under the proportional representation electoral system.

Pokhara Airport to start flights from Jan 2023

Pokhara Airport to start flights from January 2023 With the successful first flight at Pokhara Regional International Airport, everyone is celebrating.

Gagan Thapa bats for apolitical President Says the Nepali Congress should not stake claim to both prime minister and President.

Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has said a non-political person would be an acceptable candidate for President for all sides.

Nepal elected member of Peacebuilding Commission

Nepal has been elected a member of the Peace building Commission at the 56th plenary meeting of the United Nations General Assembly for a tenure of two years. The membership will be effective from January 1.

Supreme Court orders govt to set Charles Sobhraj free

The Supreme Court today ordered the government to release murder convict Charles Sobhraj, currently lodged at the Central Jail in Sundhara, from prison.

Nepal makes over Rs11 billion selling power to India

The earning was the third largest from the export of a single commodity in the fiscal year 2021-22.

Investment pledges plunge amid global economic slowdown

Nepal received FDI assurances worth Rs11.60 billion in the first four months, according to the Department of Industry.

India’s G20 presidency and South Asia

Bridging the digital divide is important as countries move to digitalise their economies

Nepal-Bangladesh joint venture project gets environmental nod

Nepal and Bangladesh have agreed to jointly build the Rs160 billion hydropower project on Sunkoshi River.

Embankment row highlights urgency of settling border issues with India

Nepal urged to strengthen its own embankments on Mahakali and immediately take up the matter with India.

India on track for record $100 billion in remittances, says World Bank

The extensive Indian diaspora will help the South Asian country reach a special milestone this year.

Automakers show new EVs at the expo

More than 45 companies from India, Nepal and other countries are taking part in the expo.

It's a hard life for low-wage Nepali tea workers

The tea industry is one of the oldest and largest export-oriented sectors in the country, but it has no social protection scheme.

Dhakal spins Nepal to win

The spinner takes 5-12 to lead Nepal to a 6-wicket victory over DDCA in the second practice match in New Delhi.

Mobile users won’t be able to download Google Play Store services from Dec 1 in Pakistan

Mobile users will be unable to download the Google Play Store services in Pakistan from December 01, 2022 after the State Bank of Pakistan revoked the payment of $34 million to international service providers

Nepal still red-flagged due to aviation body’s rigidity

European Commission says no grounds for revising the list of carriers, including Nepal’s, barred from serving the EU.

Nepal reviewing import ban after IMF prodding

The global lender says Nepal should take other monetary measures to deal with its foreign exchange reserve issue.

Nepal, China seal a deal for utilisation of Rs15 billion in Chinese grant

Beijing will reportedly start sending experts for feasibility study of the cross-border railway by the end of this year.

Visiting Chinese vice minister heading for Hong Kong today

Li Qun has requested for ‘informal meetings’ with Prime Minister Deuba and Foreign Minister Khadka but meetings are unlikely, say officials.

Senior Chinese official coming today despite Nepal’s reservations

Delegation plans to tour heritage sites including those being restored with Chinese aid even as major elections loom.

Western Nepal hit by magnitude 5.6 earthquake killing at least five people, say officials

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit western Nepal on Wednesday morning local time, killing at least five people, according to local officials.

Nepal reaffirms commitment to contributing to United Nations peacekeeping

Nepal is the second largest contributor of uniformed officers to UN Peacekeeping.

Power export earns Nepal Rs10 billion

Electricity has emerged as a major earner of foreign currency for cash-strapped country.

Between droughts and deluges

Nepal has of late witnessed deluges, unseasonal flash floods and landslides, long droughts and avalanches.

Aviation regulator pressuring airlines to link Bhairahawa

Nepal Airlines’ Delhi flight was cancelled for disobeying instructions to connect the underserved Gautam Buddha International Airport.

Foreign Ministry urged to take up Darchula death with India

Indian firm agrees to provide Rs1.6 million in compensation to 9-year-old boy’s family.

Nepal to talk up climate losses and seek more funding at COP27

Some 400,000 people were displaced from 2008 to 2014 due to climate change-induced floods, landslides in Nepal.

Nepali tea growers breathe easier after India lifts ban on blending

Shipments plunged after India’s move last November in a bid to protect its domestic industry.

Calls grow to give migrant workers their due in World Cup-hosting Qatar

Since 2008-09, more than 11,200 Nepalis have died and over 2,200 been injured in foreign labour destinations.

Fuel still expensive despite fall in international prices

Nepal Oil Corporation says it cannot slash prices because of massive accumulated losses.

Traders doubtful about Tihar sales after dour Dashain

The government’s constrictive trade policy has dampened the market mood, industry insiders say.

As Nepal’s dengue fatalities hit 45, risk grows of Zika, chikungunya outbreaks

Health ministry has started Zika and chikungunya testing on samples of patients infected with the dengue virus.

India empowering last person at last mile: PM in Geospatial event speech

“Four 450-million unbanked people, a population greater than that of USA, were brought under banking net and 135-million people were given insurance. Sanitation facilities were taken to 110-million families and tap wate…

Nepal loses Rs200 million in Dashain power spillage

Unsold energy is still high.Utility hopes approval from India will facilitate export of more electricity.

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Nepal and UK sign deal to recruit Nepali nurses in the UK healthcare sector

Pakistan rejects India’s false terror-related claims

Campaign spending expected to increase inflationary pressure

Nepal aims 100 percent electricity access by 2024

Nepal’s remittance earning crosses Rs1 trillion mark

A dry spell in mid-monsoon pushes hundreds in Banke to migrate to India

India’s interest in Nepal’s energy sector increasing but it’s wary of Chinese element

Parsing the two statements after foreign minister’s visit to China

Indian companies swapping dollar for Asian currencies to buy Russian coal

In hot water amid looming India import curbs, tea growers seek government help

Nepal gives nod to India’s NHPC to build two projects totalling 1,200MW

Worsening food insecurity calls for stress-tolerant seeds

China rolls over $2bn loan for a year

Nepal’s tea sector sees trouble brewing as India mulls restrictions on imports

Latest petrol, diesel price in Pakistan from August 1

Tigers return in Nepal; their number now reaches 355

Nepal-Bangladesh meeting on power cooperation likely next month

Pakistan's largest city battered by torrential rain as climate crisis makes weather more unpredictable

Nation will foil conspiracies of rulers: Imran

India using terror as state policy instrument: Pakistan

‘Visit fruitful, I had candid talks with Indian leaders in Delhi’

Sri Lankan syndrome and Nepal

Nepal’s tea sector suffering from shortage of chemical fertiliser

First spell of monsoon breaks all records, PMD reveals

Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees; PM’s mansion set on fire, presidential palace stormed in Sri Lanka

Liu Jianchao, Chinese Communist Party leader, arrives in Kathmandu

Sri Lanka is 'bankrupt,' Prime Minister says

Five Eid holidays approved

India bans single-use plastic to combat pollution

Power utility calls off bid to sell 200MW to India under long-term contract

Nepal to build Budhi Gandaki hydroelectricity project through a separate company

Testing of third phase of Mahakali irrigation canal begins

Shrestha appointed Nepal's ambassador to China

Pakistan to be made hub of industrialisation: PM

Bhutan and Nepal to sign bilateral trade agreement

Inflation-ridden Nepalis hit by record hike in petroleum prices

Tired of waiting, farmers start planting paddy without chemical fertilisers

Nepali importers using southern route due to fickle Chinese transit policy