Former King Shah visits Patan Durbar Square (In Pictures)
- by Dipesh Darsandhari
KATHMANDU, May 21: Former King Gyanendra Shah visited Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur on Monday evening.
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Iran declares five days of mourning for president
- by BBC
IRAN, May 21: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has announced five days of mourning following the death of the country's President, Ebrahim Raisi.
Joint meeting of NC CWC, PP to be held on Wednesday to discuss contemporary political development
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 21: The joint meeting of the central working committee and the parliamentary party of the main opposition party, Nepali Congress, is being held on May 22.
Nepal’s foreign trade declined around Rs 37 billion in the first 10 months of current FY
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 21: Nepal’s total foreign trade declined Rs 36.69 billion in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year.
Light rainfall likely in Koshi, Madhesh and Lumbini provinces
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 21: Light rainfall along with thunder and lightning is likely in some parts of Koshi, Madhesh and Lumbini provinces today.
British PM Sunak praises Nepali community, Gurkhas at Nepal-Britain Friendship Treaty centennial
- by Chiran Sharma
LONDON, May 21: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the Nepali community during a special ceremony on Monday at the British Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street, marking the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship between Nepal and Britain.
The Nepali Puzzle
- by Prof Lok Raj Baral
Nepal is full of wonders and paradoxes. It is not only in political sense but also from the points of social resentment and social harmony, contradictions between social disparity and social cohesiveness, between political conflicts and their resolution for democratic revolution, between party splits and party integration and so on.
BIMSTEC Charter enters into force nearly three decades after its establishment
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 21: The Charter of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) has come into force from Monday. Nepal, one of the seven member states, has implemented the BIMSTEC Charter after three decades of the establishment of this sub-regional body, following approval by the House of Representatives on April 2 as part of the internal process.
BIMSTEC Charter in Force: Time to Fulfill Unmet Expectations
- by Republica
The Charter of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) officially came into force on Monday, marking a significant milestone for the seven-member regional bloc with great strategic significance. The BIMSTEC region that includes countries from South Asia and South-East Asia has over 1.8 billion people, constituting 22 percent of the global population.
All but Tara Air halt flights on Ramechhap-Lukla route with mountain climbing season drawing to a close
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 20: With the mountain climbing season drawing to a close, airline companies except Tara Air have ceased the Ramechhap-Lukla flights for now. Summit Air has already stopped its Ramechhap-Lukla flights, while Tara Air plans to continue flying throughout May.
NC Vice President Gurung writes letter to Speaker demanding action against Home Minister Lamichhane
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 20: Nepali Congress (NC) Vice President and Member of Parliament Dhan Raj Gurung has written a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives demanding action against Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane.
Man-eater tiger dies in Sauraha
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 20: A man-eater tiger that killed two people in Manhari, Makawanpur, has died. The female tiger, which was brought to Sauraha after being rescued from Manhari, has died.
Mayor Balen announces 101 companies attempting land swaps like Giri Bandhu Tea Estate
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 20: Balen Shah, the mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, has announced the names of 101 companies attempting land swaps similar to the Giri Bandhu Tea Estate.
CAAN Director General Adhikari to take part in Future Aviation Forum
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 20: Pradeep Adhikari, the director general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), is participating in the 2024 Future Aviation Forum in Saudi Arabia.
Nepal seeks repatriation of 15th century Buddha statue stolen by Chinese smugglers
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 20: The stolen statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, taken from Gakar Monastery in Dolpa, Karnali Province, has reportedly surfaced in the possession of the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) of China.
Nepal expresses grief over passing of Iranian president, foreign minister in tragic helicopter accident
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 20: The Government of Nepal has expressed sorrow over the passing of the president of Iran, Dr Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
NEPSE surges 27.54 points, daily turnover rises to Rs 5.85 billion
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 20: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday surged 27.54 points to close at 2,092 points.
Surkhet minibus accident: Two killed, 19 injured
- by Republica
SURKHET, May 20: Two people lost their lives when a minibus en route to Birendranagar, Surkhet from Dailekh met with an accident near Katkuwa in Birendranagar-14.
Foundation stone for 128 MW Tamor-Mewa Hydropower Project to be laid on Thursday
- by Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, May 20: The groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated 128 MW Tamor-Mewa hydropower project is set for May 23, Thursday.
Two arrested on charge of gold robbery in Budhanilkantha
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 20: Nepal Police have arrested two individuals allegedly involved in a gold robbery in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu.