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Sajira Shrestha

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Experts highlight need for intensifying diplomatic endeavors as Nepal's climate finance landscape remains poor

Published On: September 2, 2023 08:15 AM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Kagbeni, a picturesque village in Mustang district, woke up to the shock of a devastating flash flood on August 13, 2023. Besides the unfortunate toll of the disaster resulting in damages worth millions of rupees, an alarming development has emerged — a surprising surge in heavy rains and ensuing floods in Mustang and Manang, regions renowned for their rain shadow status attributed to limited rainfall.

I Desire

Published On: August 20, 2023 01:43 PM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

I desire a world, A world with only peace, I desire a world, A world so beautiful and clean.

Nepali traders ‘cautiously optimistic’ as Nepal-China border points resume after a hiatus of years

Published On: July 30, 2023 08:30 AM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, July 30: On May 1, 2023, the Chinese government resumed two-way trade via Tatopani-Khasa border point after a hiatus of nine years. The decision was made in line with the first meeting of the Nepal-China Coordination Mechanism on Border Trade and Cooperation held on March 29 in Lhasa, Tibet that decided to resume operation of Tatopani-Khasa route and ensure full fledged operation of Rasuwagadhi/Kerung check point for two-way trade and people to people movement beginning April 1.

Post-COVID rebound sees tourist numbers soaring in Nepal

Published On: June 2, 2023 10:00 AM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, June 2: Nepal has witnessed an encouraging arrival of 77,703 foreign tourists in May of 2023. This means that the arrival rate of foreign tourists has increased by 44.9 percent in May 2023 as compared to the corresponding period of last year. The number of tourists arriving here was 53,608 in the corresponding period of last year.

President Paudel’s decision to pardon Resham Chaudhary’s life sentence draws flak

Published On: May 28, 2023 08:15 PM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, May 28: In a highly controversial move, President Ram Chandra Paudel has pardoned the prison sentence of Resham Chaudhary, who is serving life imprisonment in connection with the brutal murder of eight persons including seven police personnel and a minor in Tikapur in 2015.

NTB starts heritage bus service in Kathmandu

Published On: May 24, 2023 08:30 AM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, May 23: With the aim of promoting the major heritage areas in the Kathmandu Valley, a heritage tour bus service has been started in Kathmandu from Tuesday.

Govt unveils 188-point policies and programs for FY 2023/24

Published On: May 20, 2023 08:00 AM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, May 20: The government on Friday unveiled its policies and programs for the upcoming fiscal year 2023/24.

Yatri is the first domestically-manufactured vehicle to be registered in Nepal

Published On: May 17, 2023 08:15 AM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, May 17: The registration of Yatri Motorcycles, which had been halted for a long time due to the failure to show the import certificate, was finally completed on Tuesday.

Boosting Nepal's Economy through Tourism

Published On: May 14, 2023 07:30 PM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

Whether a person is seeking an adrenaline-rushing adventure or finding peace through tranquil nature, Nepal is the perfect destination. Home to breathtaking mountain ranges, including Mt. Everest, the country offers diverse cultures among various ethnic groups and religions coexisting harmoniously. Nepali people are also renowned for their warm hospitality and friendly nature. The country leaves a lasting impression on any visitor since opening its borders to foreigners in the 1950s.

SC issues interim order not to implement RSP’s decision to sack its MP Dhaka Kumar Shrestha

Published On: May 8, 2023 03:47 PM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, May 8: The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) not to implement its decision to dismiss its Member of Parliament (MP), Dhaka Kumar Shrestha from the post.

10 Indian nationals arrested for acquiring Nepali citizenship

Published On: May 7, 2023 04:25 PM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, May 7: The police have arrested 10 Indian nationals for acquiring Nepali citizenship certificates.

Nepal’s economic growth to be limited to 2.16 percent in current FY

Published On: May 3, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, May 2: The economic growth rate of the country is expected to be almost four times lower than the government’s target in the current fiscal year, says the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Rescue of Nepali nationals in Sudan underway: Foreign ministry

Published On: May 2, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, May 1: The Government of Nepal has stated that it is constantly making maximum efforts for the safety and rescue of Nepali citizens in the current complex security situation in Sudan.

Female politicians occupy only 6.04 percent of media coverage in Nepal: Study report

Published On: April 20, 2023 08:30 AM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, April 20: Female politicians occupy only 6.04 percent of media coverage in Nepal, according to a report published by the Media Advocacy Group (MAG) on Wednesday.

NAC changes operation director over Kathmandu-Dubai flight incident

Published On: April 3, 2023 08:30 PM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, April 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has removed RK Sherchan from the position of operations director after the delay in Kathmandu-Dubai flight on Sunday. The corporation has given the responsibility to Uddhav Ghimire, a senior pilot of the state-owned airlines company.

Major political parties commit to pass Citizenship Bill through parliament at the earliest

Published On: March 31, 2023 12:45 PM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, March 31: Top leaders of various seven political parties in parliament have expressed commitment to pass the Citizenship Bill through parliament as soon as possible.

Home ministry instructs CDOs to stay on high alert amid Durga Prasai’s mega campaign against BFIs

Published On: March 5, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, March 5: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has instructed the district administration offices across the country to prevent wrongful activities against Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs).

MP Bhandari successfully undergoes a surgery for his burn injuries in Mumbai

Published On: February 17, 2023 06:30 PM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Dr Chandra Bhandari has successfully undergone one surgery in Mumbai for his burn injuries on Friday. He was flown to the Mumbai-based National Skin Burn Hospital in an aircraft belonging to Shree Airlines on Thursday afternoon as his health condition deteriorated.

NC lawmaker Bhandari airlifted to India for further treatment

Published On: February 17, 2023 07:45 AM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Chandra Bhandari, who was injured in a gas cylinder explosion along with his mother late evening on Wednesday, has been taken to India for further treatment. His mother Hari Kala Bhandari breathed her last on Thursday morning while undergoing treatment at Kirtipur Burn Hospital.

NTB alarmed by fake letter inviting Indian singer Arijit Singh using its stamp

Published On: February 11, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has requested concerned authorities including the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police to take action against those involved in using fake stamps and letterheads of the board to invite renowned Indian singer Arijit Singh to a musical show in Nepal.