KATHMANDU, April 19: Former Indian Foreign Secretary K.V. Rajan, and policy professional Atul K. Thakur have collaborated on a new book titled "Kathmandu Chronicle: Reclaiming India-Nepal Relations."

KATHMANDU, April 18: Nepali banks and financial institutions (BFIs) increased their lending by 4.3 percent in the first eight months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24.

KATHMANDU, April 18: Cosmic Electrical Limited has successfully completed the charging of the 220 kV D/C Transmission Line Project, a significant achievement in bolstering Nepal's energy infrastructure. This milestone ensures reliable electricity supply across the region, benefiting communities and supporting sustainable development.

KATHMANDU, April 18: President Ram Chandra Paudel has nominated Dr Anjan Shakya as a member of the National Assembly, based on the government's recommendation.

The Middle East, indeed, the entire international community, was on tenterhooks after Israel struck the consular section of Iran’s embassy in Damascus on April 1. While Tel Aviv has been striking Iranians and their allies in Syria for over a decade, since the beginning of the Syrian conflict, this incident was different, and was seen by Tehran as a declaration of war.

SARLAHI, April 15: In Ishwarpur Municipality, Sarlahi, Pramod Shah, a former member of parliament (MP) from the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP), was attacked and beaten up. The incident occurred around 11 PM on Sunday when Shah and his workers, Rajendra Mahato and Ravi Paswan, were returning home after irrigating their corn crop.

KATHMANDU, April 14: Since Barshaman Pun assumed the role of finance minister, government spending has increased significantly. The ministry has intensified expenditure on various non-budgeted projects by implementing fund transfers, program revisions, and other methods.

KATHMANDU, April 13: Dipendra Singh Airee, Nepal's big-hitting finisher, entered the record books as the third man to hit six sixes in an over in an international T20 game.

DHARAN, April 9: The Maha Kumbh Mela, a grand religious fair, is beginning at Chatara of Baraha Chhetra Municipality-1 in Sunsari today.

KATHMANDU, April 8: Air pollution in Kathmandu has reached alarming levels, ranking third on the list of the world's most unhealthy cities, according to Switzerland's IQAir, which provides real-time air quality measurements globally. New Delhi in India holds the top spot, followed by Chiang Mai in Thailand.

BIRGUNJ, April 7: The arrival of domestic and foreign tourists has increased in Parsa National Park, officials said.

KATHMANDU, APRIL 4: Tech Peak Nepal 2024, an event dedicated to Nepal's IT services export industry, kicked off in Kathmandu on Thursday, bringing together more than 200 national and international experts, professionals and government officials in a single platform.

New Delhi and Washington appear to be squaring off for a fight over the U.S. expressing its concerns about the Modi government’s actions ahead of the general election. After the U.S. State Department spokesperson first made a comment on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned the acting Deputy Chief of the U.S. mission in Delhi and sternly called on the U.S. to desist from interfering in India’s internal affairs.

KATHMANDU, March 28: Ambassador of China to Nepal, Chen Song, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane on Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, March 27: Nepali Congress (NC), the major opposition party, has put forward a list of seven individuals as potential candidates for the upcoming by-election in Illam-2.

KATHMANDU, March 27: Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Rabi Lamichhane, on Tuesday.

KATHMANDU, March 26: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has instructed the immigration staff not to treat indecently the workers who are going for foreign employment.

PARBAT, March 25: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Padam Giri, has said that the bill related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons has reached the final stage.

POKHARA, March 24: Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) above Ghandruk, considered the trail's gateway, is bustling with both local and foreign guests up to the base camp. Tourism entrepreneurs in the area noted that while Ghandruk sees a surge in domestic guests, the base camp area primarily accommodates foreign visitors.

KANCHANPUR, March 24: The Yellow breasted bunting, an endangered species of bird, has been spotted in the buffer zone of Shuklaphanta National Park.

KATHMANDU, March 23: Nepal has expressed its profound shock and sorrow over the terrorist attacks that occurred during a musical concert in Moscow, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries.

KATHMANDU, March 21: The Embassy of Switzerland, in collaboration with Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) and the Nepal Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industries (NSCCI), conducted the Second Fact-Finding Mission with a Swiss business delegation's visit to Nepal from March 17 to March 20.

KATHMANDU, March 20: The government is to take an effective diplomatic move to take back the Nepali territory of Limpiyadhura, Lipulek, Kalapani, Susta, and other sites.

We, as concerned citizens and advocates of good governance, human rights, and the rule of law, write to express our profound concern regarding the recent appointment of Mr Rabi Lamichane, chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), as the Home Minister of Nepal. Your decision in this matter and the subsequent defense of it, rather than a gesture of regret, has raised significant concerns about the integrity of the government and its adherence to constitutional principles, the Good Governance Act, the Convention against Corruption, and the coalition's 8-point agreement.

KATHMANDU, March 19: Indian nationals can pay money in Nepal using eSewa.  eSewa has issued a notice informing about this service.

KATHMANDU, March 19:  Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Damodar Bhandari, has held discussions with the private sector representatives regarding the upcoming Nepal Investment Summit.

Bettina Iseli serves as the Chief Program Officer at Welthungerhilfe, a German organization dedicated to advancing food security globally, with a particular focus on countries such as Nepal. During her recent visit to Nepal, she personally explored the WHH-funded projects spanning diverse regions of the country. Republica engaged in a conversation with Iseli to delve into insights about her organization, its impactful interventions, and the envisioned future plans. Key excerpts from the discussion:

KATHMANDU, March 15: Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H Hashmi called on  Narayan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha at the latter’s office in Singha Durbar on Thursday.

KATHMANDU, March 15: The high-level commission tasked with investigating gold smuggling in the country has concluded that the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) committed serious errors in the investigation of gold smuggling.

KATHMANDU, March 14: The Itilhana Samyak Mahadan, a celebration dedicated to Dipankara Buddha, takes place once every four years, in Patan, Lalitpur. This year's festival, held in Nagabahal area, saw an impressive gathering of devotees and monks.

KATHMANDU, March 14: Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Prabhu Ram Sharma has underlined the need for common initiative and commitment for Nepal's sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, nationality, dignity, border security and economic prosperity.

KATHMANDU, March 10: Newly-appointed Finance Minister Barshman Pun has urged American investors to participate in the upcoming Investment Summit to be held in Kathmandu in April.

KATHMANDU, March 9: Saksham, an initiative by Coca-Cola, is set to embark on its third year.

INARUW, March 9: Two people died in a road accident last night at Khanar Chowk of Itahari sub-metropolis-12.

KATHMANDU, March 6: Coca-Cola, one of the beverage brands in Nepal, has launched a value-driven promotional campaign for its consumers.

KATHMANDU, Feb 25: Nepal has advanced to the semi-finals of the WAFF Women's Championship, securing their place by defeating Palestine 4-0 in their final group match.

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has sought explanation from some internet service providers (ISPs) after it was revealed that they allowed the operation of TikTok, a social media platform which has been banned by the government.

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Japanese Ambassador to Nepal, Kikuta Yutaka, hosted a National Day Reception at his official Residence in Tahachal on Friday to celebrate the 64th auspicious birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.

BARA, Feb 21: Two people died in a road accident that took place this morning in Aadhabhar located in Jitpur Simara Sub-metropolitan City-21.

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against 18 individuals, including three former secretaries, in relation to the Melamchi Water Supply Project.

KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The software used by the Foreign Employment Board (FEB) has been non-operational for several days.

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) is going to submit a memorandum to the Prime Minister on February 21 with demands related to nationalism, development, good governance, service delivery etc.

CHANDRAUTA (Kapilvastu), Feb 15: Ten people have died in a road accident that took place near the Surahi Bridge in Shivaraj Municipality-1 of the district earlier today.

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: A total of 20.27 percent of Nepalis are living under the poverty line, down by 4.93 percentage points compared to 12 years ago.

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s conservative president resigned Saturday amid public outcry over a pardon she granted to a man convicted as an accomplice in a child sexual abuse case, a decision that unleashed an unprecedented political scandal for the long-serving nationalist government.

GANESH BISU BANKE, Feb 10: Ganesh Sijapati, 38, the manager of Namaste Savings and Credit Cooperative Society, accused in a cooperative fraud case, has been apprehended in Qatar and extradited to Nepal through INTERPOL.

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: The Tamang community is celebrating Sonam Lhosar, meaning New Year, by organizing various programs today.

KATHMANDU, Feb 9: Around 32 percent of business establishments are operating without registration across Nepal, according to Nepal Business Survey, 2078 BS.

DAMAULI, Feb 8: Bhanu Municipality in Tanahu district has initiated a process to develop the birthplace of Adikavi, the first poet Bhanubhakta Acharya, Chundiramgha, as a literary tourist destination. A Sahitya Uddyaan (literary park) is also being established at Bhanu Municipality-4 as part of this initiative.

BARA, Feb 8: A girl died in a bus accident in Bara. The two-year-old girl in Madrasa Tol of Kalaiya sub-municipality-8 died on Wednesday in Suvarna Rural Municipality-3 Satganj.