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Bipana Thapa

Bipana Thapa is a Communication and Advocacy Officer in an NGO that works for rescue and repatriation of Nepali migrant workers.
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UNHRC criticizes Nepal over child labor abuse

Published On: August 28, 2019 01:03 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Nepal must remove all existing obstacles that hinder victims of torture and forced labor in filing complaints, the United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) said in a decision published in Geneva on Tuesday.

Nepal-Saint Lucia establish diplomatic relations

Published On: August 28, 2019 12:23 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Nepal and Saint Lucia established formal diplomatic relations in New York on Wednesday.

Aug 26: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

Published On: August 26, 2019 06:00 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.

SC quashes LTO's tax assessment on Ncell

Published On: August 26, 2019 05:41 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

KATHMANDU, Aug 23: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday quashed a decision of the Large Taxpayers' Office (LTO) to impose Rs 39 billion tax on the Ncell Private Limited.

UNESCAP launches five-year project in Nepal to advance women entrepreneurship

Published On: August 26, 2019 12:57 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

KATHMANDU, Aug 26: The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in partnership with Global Affairs Canada and the Government of Nepal, on Sunday held a national consultation in line with a new project to support the growth of women entrepreneurs as a strategy for poverty reduction, social well-being and sustainable economic growth.

Aug 25: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

Published On: August 25, 2019 06:00 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.

NRNA Chairman Bhatta and Neupane deplaned for allegedly misbehaving with Silk Air crew members

Published On: August 25, 2019 01:15 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

KATHMANDU, Aug 25: Chairman of Non-Resident Nepali Association Bhawan Bhatta and journalist Sanat Neupane were deplaned from a Silk Air aircraft for allegedly misbehaving with crew members Saturday night.

THE WEEK IN PICTURES

Published On: August 24, 2019 07:00 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

The Week in Pictures for the week August 18- August 24, 2019.

Indian former FM Jaitley dies at 66

Published On: August 24, 2019 01:24 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

NEW DELHI, Aug 24: Arun Jaitley, the former finance minister and a stalwart of the Bharatiya Janata Party, died on Saturday at the age of 66.

Aug 23: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

Published On: August 23, 2019 06:00 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.

Aug 22: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

Published On: August 22, 2019 06:00 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

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Bhattarai, Yadav hold meeting with India's foreign minister

Published On: August 22, 2019 04:07 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Samajbadi Party Nepal Chairman duo Baburam Bhattarai and Upendra Yadav held a meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Thursday.

Massive fire breaks out at Balaju Industrial Area

Published On: August 22, 2019 01:13 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: A massive fire has broken out at Balaju Industrial Area on Thursday.

IN PICTURES: Indian foreign minister calls on Prez Bhandari

Published On: August 22, 2019 12:17 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar paid a courtesy call on President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Thursday morning at Sheetal Niwas.

4 Richter earthquake hits Solukhumbu

Published On: August 22, 2019 09:25 AM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: A 4 Richter scale earthquake hit Solukhumbu and surrounding areas at 7.07 AM, the National Seismological Center (NSC) said.

Aug 21: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

Published On: August 21, 2019 06:00 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

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Government gears up to mark Constitution Day

Published On: August 21, 2019 02:30 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

KATHMANDU, Aug 21: The government has started preparations to observe the fifth Constitution Day by organizing various programs throughout the country.

Aug 19: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

Published On: August 19, 2019 06:00 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

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PM Oli urges European Union to lift ban on Nepali airline companies (with video)

Published On: August 19, 2019 04:24 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged the European Union to lift a ban on Nepali airline companies from flying across the EU.

Aug 18: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

Published On: August 18, 2019 06:00 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.