KATHMANDU, Sept 19: In the ICC World Cup League-2 tournament, Nepal was defeated by Oman by one wicket. Oman secured the victory by chasing Nepal's target of 220 runs.

KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Nepal are set to take on Oman today in their second game of the ICC World Cup League-2, scheduled for 7:45 PM (Nepali time) in Ontario, Canada.

KATHMANDU, Sept 17: Nepal suffered a bitter 103-run loss to Canada in their first match of the second edition of the ICC World Cup Cricket League-2 as their batting collapsed.

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The Interim Government of Bangladesh has approved the initiative to import 40 MW of hydropower from Nepal. This project, which was operated during the then Sheikh Hasina-led government in mid-June, has been continued by the interim government.

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Nepal is playing against Canada today under the ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 competition.

KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Nepal has finally launched the process for acquiring the country’s Sovereign Credit Rating (SCR) which was put on hold for the past few years due to various reasons.

KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Nepal has finally launched the process for acquiring the country’s Sovereign Credit Rating (SCR) which was put on hold for the past few years due to various reasons.

KATHMANDU, Sept 13: The government has appointed Sushil Gyewali as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Investment Board, Nepal. The decision to appoint Gyewali as the CEO was made during a Cabinet meeting held on Thursday.

KATHMANDU, Sept 13: As part of its ongoing efforts to promote heart health, the National Cardiac Centre (NCC) has introduced an affordable cardiovascular risk assessment service. Priced lower than similar tests at most government hospitals, this initiative makes heart care more accessible to low-income families.

KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has arrived in Nepal for the premiere of the movie Shambhala. Directed by Min Bahadur Bham, the premiere is set for Sunday.

Dhulikhel city in Kavrepalanchowk district has become the first 'healthy city' of Nepal. Not only is this city the first in Nepal, but it is also the second healthiest city in Asia.

Given that the constitution is the fundamental law of the country, it is essential to achieve broader consensus among the people and the political parties that represent them. In fact, constitutional amendment was not a primary issue in the House of Representatives election, meaning the current parliament lacks the mandate—and arguably the moral right—to amend the constitution. This issue must therefore be handled with great care.

Nepal has become a global leader in the practice of LAPA as a climate adaptation instrument, with other nations taking note and following suit. However, many LAPAs in Nepal have historically been donor-funded and project-based, often lacking the essential elements of local ownership and sustainability.

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has responded to CPN Maoist Center Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, stating that it is Dahal, not him, who should learn from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: The largest share of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Nepal is found in the industrial sector, according to the FDI Survey Report 2022/23 released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Friday.

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: An international report has indicated that Nepal has ranked as the third most-polluted country in the world, due to the presence of very small hazardous particles in the atmosphere.

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Israeli authorities selected a total of 2,200 Nepali auxiliary workers to work in the caregiver sector of Israel.

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Skilled manpower is a  crucial component  for quality healthcare. The World Health Organization (WHO) has considered skilled manpower as a primary and important sector.

Nepal’s education system urgently requires a comprehensive upgrade. SEE graduate rate of less than 50% indicates that upgrading the grading system alone is insufficient; it must also improve institutional and individual capacities.

Farmers in Nepal face challenges not only in selling their produce at fair prices but also face significant difficulties in production. Many lack access to essential services like agro-veterinary consultations, improved seeds, and other agricultural inputs, which hampers their productivity.  A unique project designed and implemented to address these challenges has demonstrated how Nepal can advance its agricultural sector, aligning with the government's decision to celebrate 2024-2034 as the Decade of Agriculture.

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Nepal and the United Kingdom have signed two separate memorandums of understanding (MoU) relating to grant aid on Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Nepal will face Bangladesh today in the final of the SAFF U20 Championship.

KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Nepal exported electricity worth Rs 4.19 billion (INR 2.62 billion) to India in one month between mid-July and mid-August this year.

KATHMANDU, Aug 26: The foreign minister of Oman, Syed Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, is coming to Nepal to pay a visit at the invitation of Nepal's Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Arzu  Rana Deuba.

KATHMANDU, Aug 25: Nepal reached the final of the SAFF U-20 Championship after defeating Bhutan in a penalty shootout in the first semi-final match held at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato, Lalitpur on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, Aug 25: One of the semi-final matches of the SAFF U-20 Championship will see home team Nepal going up against Bhutan today (Sunday).

KATHMANDU, Aug 23:Kyoko Yokosuka, the new Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), presented her Letter of Credence to Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba.

KATHMANDU, Aug 23: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Forests and Environment jointly organized the “2024 Seminar for Cooperation on Climate Change” in Kathmandu on Thursday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Nepal.

China has pledged support to various other projects in Nepal under the BRI framework. On Thursday, Nepal signed four cooperation agreements with China.

KATHMANDU, Aug 22:  The government has decided to lift the ban imposed on Tiktok, a popular social networking site.

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk  on Thursday welcomed the adoption of new transitional justice legislation in Nepal, terming it as an important step in the nation’s long journey towards accountability and reconciliation.

Politically connected people convicted of serious crimes often leave prison early, thanks to sentence commutations. Now, a growing uproar has put all pardons on hold.

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The Sri Lankan government has announced a significant policy change, allowing citizens from 35 countries including Nepal to enter the country without a visa. This new visa-free entry policy will come into effect on October 1, 2024.

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Nepal will face Bangladesh in the SAFF U-20 Football Championship at 3:00 PM today.

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Nepal advanced to the semi-finals of the SAFF U-20 Championship as the Group ‘A’ winner after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bangladesh on Thursday.

Finance for Development Dialogue concludes in Nepal with action points focused on mobilizing sufficient financial resources and channeling them in support of the SDGs

KATHMANDU, Aug 21: The Maldives is set to face Bhutan in today’s match of the U-20 SAFF Men’s Football Championship.

KATHMANDU, August 12: The Gai Jatra festival is being celebrated in the Kathmandu Valley and other places across the country on Tuesday.

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: The price of gold has decreased by Rs 100 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Nepal received net foreign direct investment (FDI) worth Rs 8.40 billion in the last fiscal year, which was 36.1 percent more than the amount received in FY 2022/23.

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: The government has approved the "Startup Enterprise Loan Operation Procedure, 2081" to facilitate extending loans of up to Rs 2.5 million to startups at subsidized interest rates.

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: India has agreed to import an additional 251 MW of electricity from Nepal at a time when the Himalayan country has been requesting its southern neighbor to expand its purchase volume.

Even in the times of kings and Rana rulers, some would steal the people’s money. But they feared the gods even if they intimidated the people. But lately, especially since the abolition of the monarchy, they have been free to indulge without restraint. It seems like a final feast, a national event, running uninterrupted! There is unprecedented unity in gobbling up the people’s money and the state’s scarce resources. There are no party differences in this; there is camaraderie and friendliness. Who dares to stop it or hinder it?

Nepal-India bilateral talks focus on enhancing connectivity and strengthening mutually beneficial partnership.

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has stated that due to monsoon winds, the country is currently experiencing partly to mostly cloudy conditions.

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: The price of gold in the Nepali market has decreased. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association (FENEDOSIDA), the price of gold dropped by Rs 300 on Monday from the record price on Sunday, settling at Rs 152,300 per tola.

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: The Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association (NLPFA) has reduced the price of eggs by Rs 25 to 75 per crate. The price of eggs, last set on July 12, has been reduced with effect from Monday.

Visiting all these places made me regret not appreciating the culture more when I lived in Nepal. I realized that Nepal is an underrated place that most people don't know much about. It has a rich culture and diverse people. It is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and is also home to the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest.

CHITWAN, Aug 18: In the academic year 2012/13, as many as 1,276,000 students were enrolled in Grade 1. These students were supposed to take their SEE (Secondary Education Examination) in the academic year 2022/23.

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: A devastating flood that hit a village in Nepal's Everest region was caused by a glacial lake outburst, local government officials and experts said Saturday. Climate change experts said it was a clear example of the "catastrophic impacts" increasing global temperatures were having on people who had done the least to contribute to the greenhouse gases driving it.