KATHMANDU: The Nepal Calendar Determination Committee has announced 11:07 am on Wednesday, November 11, as the auspicious time for observing Bhaitika, the main ritual of the Tihar festival. Committee Chairperson Prof. Dr. Purushottam Bhattarai said that the auspicious time for receiving Bhaitika had been fixed for 11:07 am. On this occasion, brothers and sisters traditionally […]

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NEPSE gains 6.62 points as turnover reaches Rs 5.65 billion

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NEPSE gains 6.62 points as turnover reaches Rs 5.65 billion

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index gained 6.62 points to close at 2,664.13 on Tuesday, while daily turnover declined to Rs 5.65 billion from Rs 7.18 billion recorded on Monday. Share prices of 143 companies advanced, while 122 declined and 14 remained unchanged. Global IME Bank, Butwal Power Company, Kumari Bank, Soltee Hotel, Sanima […]

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NC urges Speaker to convene parliamentary meeting

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NC urges Speaker to convene parliamentary meeting

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) Parliamentary Party Leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe has urged Speaker Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal to convene a meeting of Parliament without delay. During a meeting with Speaker Aryal on Monday, Angdembe, the parliamentary leader of the main opposition party, called for an immediate parliamentary session to discuss pressing political and national issues. Angdembe […]

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Foreign Minister Khanal, EU Ambassador Whiteley discuss strengthening bilateral ties

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Foreign Minister Khanal, EU Ambassador Whiteley discuss strengthening bilateral ties

KATHMANDU: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and newly appointed European Union Ambassador to Nepal Charles Whiteley held talks on strengthening Nepal-EU relations and expanding bilateral cooperation during a courtesy meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu on Tuesday. During the meeting, Khanal congratulated Whiteley on his appointment and wished him a successful tenure in […]

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Cabinet recommends two Ordinances, takes six decisions

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Cabinet recommends two Ordinances, takes six decisions

KATHMANDU: The government has taken six major decisions, including recommending the issuance of two ordinances to the President. The Cabinet meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar decided to recommend the President to issue two ordinances, according to government spokesperson and Minister for Education and Sports […]

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Bheri Hospital introduces specialized lung and sleep care services

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Bheri Hospital introduces specialized lung and sleep care services

BANKE: Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj, Banke, has introduced specialized services for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory, lung and sleep-related disorders. Dr. Ranjit Pandey of the hospital said the new services would provide significant relief to patients suffering from chronic respiratory illnesses and sleep disorders. The services cover a range of conditions, including chronic asthma, […]

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Corruption case filed against 97, including Madhav Nepal and Minendra Rijal

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Corruption case filed against 97, including Madhav Nepal and Minendra Rijal

KATHMANDU: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case at the Special Court against 97 individuals, including former Prime Minister and Nepali Communist Party (NCP) co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal and Nepali Congress (NC) leader and former minister Dr. Minendra Rijal, over alleged irregularities in the transfer of public […]

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ILO Country Director meets Labour Minister Yadav

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ILO Country Director meets Labour Minister Yadav

KATHMANDU: Numan Özcan, Country Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO), has met with Minister for Youth, Labour and Employment Ramji Yadav to discuss cooperation on employment promotion and labour sector reforms. According to the Minister’s Secretariat, the meeting was held at the Ministry on Tuesday and focused on strengthening the Skills, Employment and Entrepreneurship […]

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Strengthening Provincial Leadership and Intergovernmental Coordination for COP31

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Strengthening Provincial Leadership and Intergovernmental Coordination for COP31

Nepal’s strategic priorities for COP31 must go beyond highlighting the country’s vulnerability to climate change, the risks it faces, and the losses it continues to suffer. The fundamental challenge is to transform Nepal’s position from that of a climate-vulnerable country seeking international support into a country capable of demonstrating leadership in climate action and solutions. […]

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Indian Ambassador Sudhakar Dalela arrives in Nepal

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Indian Ambassador Sudhakar Dalela arrives in Nepal

KATHMANDU: India’s newly appointed Ambassador to Nepal, Sudhakar Dalela, arrived in Kathmandu on Tuesday to assume his diplomatic assignment. India had nominated Dalela for the post after its previous ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, completed his tenure and returned home. Following Nepal’s approval of his appointment through the formal diplomatic process of agrément, India officially […]

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KMC bans sale of plastic flowers and garlands during Tihar

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KMC bans sale of plastic flowers and garlands during Tihar

KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has banned the sale and distribution of plastic flowers, garlands and other plastic-based decorative items during the Tihar festival. Issuing a notice on Tuesday, the Metropolitan City urged shopkeepers, traders and the general public not to sell or distribute plastic flowers, garlands and decorative materials. It warned that any such […]

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NPL: Biratnagar Kings beat Janakpur Bolts by 2 runs

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NPL: Biratnagar Kings beat Janakpur Bolts by 2 runs

KATHMANDU: Biratnagar Kings defeated Janakpur Bolts by two runs in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) match held at the TU Cricket Ground in Kathmandu on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 175 runs, Janakpur managed 172 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Saif Hassan led Janakpur’s batting effort, remaining unbeaten […]

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