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Four including two Indians arrested for smuggling brown sugar in Kathmandu

Kathmandu. The Nepal Police have arrested four individuals, including two Indians, for their alleged involvement in smuggling and selling brown sugar in Kathmandu. A team led by Sub-Inspector Bichitra Magar of the Narcotics Control Bureau apprehended the suspects, acting on a tip-off. During the operation, 975 grams of brown sugar were confiscated. The arrested individuals include […]

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NHRC urges government to address issues in prisons after Gen Z Uprising

Kathmandu. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the government to take serious measures to address problems identified in prisons across the country. In a press statement issued today, NHRC spokesperson Dr. Tikaram Pokharel highlighted that security challenges have worsened following prisoner escapes and looted weapons from the police that have yet to be

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Nepal qualifies for semifinals of 1st Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind

Kathmandu. Nepal has secured a place in the semifinals of the 1st Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind by defeating the United States in a match held in India on Sunday. Nepal won the match by 10 wickets, successfully chasing the target of 18 runs set by the US without losing any wickets. The

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Finance Minister Khanal stresses need for vibrant capital and realty markets to boost economy

Kathmandu. Finance Minister Rameshwor Prasad Khanal has emphasized that a dynamic capital market and realty market are essential for a robust national economy. Speaking at a discussion program organized by the Nepal Chamber of Commerce on “Contemporary Issues of Economy” on Sunday, Minister Khanal highlighted the importance of government-private sector coordination to spur production and create

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No ‘transit visa’ required for Nepali passport holders through Hong Kong transit

Kathmandu. The Hong Kong government has abolished the transit visa that it issued for Nepali passport bearers travelling from Nepal through Hong Kong to other countries and from other countries to Nepal on the condition that they remain within the transit area. The Consulate General of Nepal in Hong Kong has stated that the government

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Four Chinese nationals held on charge of running illegal marriage bureau

Kathmandu. Four Chinese nationals have been arrested on charges of running a marriage bureau in Sohrakhutte, Kathmandu. Director General of the Department of Immigration (DoI), Ramchandra Tiwari, said that a DoI team arrested them acting on a tipoff that the Chinese citizens who had arrived on business visas were running a marriage bureau. The arrested

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China commits every possible support for successful conduct of general election in Nepal

Kathmandu. Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nepal, Chen Song, has expressed the commitment of China to provide every possible support to the Government of Nepal for the successful completion of the general elections slated for March 5, 2026. The Chinese ambassador expressed satisfaction over the progress in bilateral cooperation projects, stating that

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16th international conference on orthodontics concludes in Dharan

Dharan (Sunsari).  The 16th International Conference on Orthodontics was held in Dharan. The event was jointly organized by the Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Association of Nepal (ODAN) and the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences. The conference began on last Friday coincided today. This year, the event was significant as it attracted 11 Indian and

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Homestay Training Brings New Energy to Sustainable Tourism in Saipal, Bajhang

Kathmandu.  A three-day Homestay Management Training has infused new momentum into sustainable rural tourism development in Saipal, Bajhang. The training, conducted in Saipal Rural Municipality–3, Kanda, aims to make both private and community homestays more professional, organized, and sustainable as tourism prospects continue to rise in this remote region. The program, jointly organized by the

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Focal Unit set up at Finance Ministry to facilitate foreign investors

Kathmandu. The Ministry of Finance has set up Focal Unit to make coordination with foreign investors and international development finance institutions more effective. The Unit was established under the International Economic Relations Division under the ministry. The Unit has the responsibility of strengthening coordination with other ministries and bodies concerned on the issue of foreign

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