KATHMANDU: The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has invited travel content creators, videographers and photographers to participate in a campaign aimed at promoting Nepal’s natural beauty, mountain destinations and cultural heritage internationally. The NTB has called for applications from content creators interested in showcasing Nepal’s diverse tourism attractions to a global audience. The initiative aims to […]

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PM Balen orders immediate release of detained journalists

Technology

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PM Balen orders immediate release of detained journalists

KATHMANDU: The Prime Minister’s Office has expressed serious concern over the arrest of journalists from various media outlets. The office clarified that Prime Minister Balendra Shah and his secretariat had no involvement in the incident and that the Prime Minister was not informed of the arrests beforehand. In a social media post, the Prime Minister’s […]

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Press Council Nepal objects to police intervention in media newsrooms

National (Nepal)

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Press Council Nepal objects to police intervention in media newsrooms

KATHMANDU: Press Council Nepal (PCN) has expressed serious concern over reports that plainclothes police personnel entered the newsrooms of several media outlets, detained journalists and attempted to arrest them. The Council strongly objected to the actions, which reportedly took place after office hours on Friday, ahead of two consecutive public holidays. It said taking journalists […]

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Two journalists arrested for questioning over report on police chief

National (Nepal)

2w ago

Two journalists arrested for questioning over report on police chief

KATHMANDU: Police have detained two journalists, including Bishwa Mani Subedi of Nepal Press, for questioning over a news report concerning Nepal Police Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki. Subedi was arrested from the Nepal Press office in New Baneshwar, Kathmandu. An official at the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office said the arrest was made on the […]

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Public Procurement Office blacklists 120 firms for violations

Politics & Governance

2w ago

Public Procurement Office blacklists 120 firms for violations

KATHMANDU: The Public Procurement Monitoring Office has blacklisted 120 firms and companies since March 27 for violating public procurement laws and procedures or failing to meet their contractual obligations. The office, which functions under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, said the move was aimed at improving transparency, promoting fair competition […]

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Nighttime traffic suspended on Kanti Lokpath for two days

World News

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Nighttime traffic suspended on Kanti Lokpath for two days

KATHMANDU: Vehicle movement along the Kanti Lokpath, which connects Kathmandu with Makwanpur, has been restricted during nighttime for two days due to the increased risk of floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall. The District Administration Office, Makwanpur, has prohibited vehicular movement along the highway from 5:00 pm to 5:00 am on October 29 and […]

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Home Ministry suspends N-PABSAN activities until further notice

World News

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Home Ministry suspends N-PABSAN activities until further notice

KATHMANDU: The government has suspended the activities of the National Private and Boarding Schools’ Association Nepal (N-PABSAN) until further notice, citing its repeated failure to comply with government directives. In a public notice issued on Friday, the Ministry of Home Affairs said the decision was taken under Clause 2 of the National Directive Act, 2018 […]

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Karnali’s economic growth stands at 2.94 percent in FY 2082/83

Business & Economy

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Karnali’s economic growth stands at 2.94 percent in FY 2082/83

KATHMANDU: Karnali Province recorded an economic growth rate of 2.94 percent in fiscal year 2082/83, below the national growth projection of 3.89 percent, according to a study conducted by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Karnali accounts for just 4.20 percent of Nepal’s national economy, making it the smallest contributor among the seven provinces. Its gross domestic […]

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NEPSE slips 5.45 points as turnover reaches Rs 8.89 billion

Business & Economy

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NEPSE slips 5.45 points as turnover reaches Rs 8.89 billion

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) edged down by 5.45 points, or 0.20 percent, to close at 2,690.15 on Friday, reversing some of the gains recorded in the previous session, when the benchmark index had risen by 31.54 points. The market opened at 2,693.55 and fluctuated throughout the trading session, reaching an intraday high of […]

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MoFA intensifies efforts to reopen China border crossings

World News

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MoFA intensifies efforts to reopen China border crossings

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has intensified inter-ministerial coordination and diplomatic initiatives to reconstruct the flood-damaged Rasuwagadhi border crossing in Rasuwa and restore regular operations at the Tatopani border crossing in Sindhupalchowk. The ministry shared the information during its regular press briefing on Friday. Speaking at the briefing, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lok Bahadur […]

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Sports

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Nepal, US explore cooperation in education and sports

KATHMANDU: US Chargé d’Affaires Megan Bouldin met Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel on Friday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in education and sports, with a particular focus on expanding US exchange programmes and advancing sports diplomacy. During the meeting, Bouldin highlighted the valuable contributions of Nepali participants in US exchange programmes, including the Fulbright […]

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Preparations underway to build new bridge across Saptakoshi River

World News

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Preparations underway to build new bridge across Saptakoshi River

SAPTARI: Preparations are underway to construct a new three-kilometre-long bridge connecting Kanchanpur in Saptari district with Rajabas in Sunsari as an alternative to the existing Koshi Barrage Bridge. According to Chudaraj Dhakal, director of the Project Directorate under the Department of Roads, the estimated cost of the proposed bridge is Rs 43 billion, based on […]

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