Japan and Philippines agree to weapons pact talks as China’s ‘coercive activities’ cause alarm

By JIM GOMEZ and JOEAL CALUPITAN, MANILA, Philippines (AP):- Defense chiefs from Japan and the Philippines expressed renewed alarm on Tuesday over what they say is China’s intensifying coercive..

US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce

By ADAM SCHRECK, BEN FINLEY and SAM METZ, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP):- The U.S. military said it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats targeting civilian ships as it moved to..

Ghatu dance of Gurung culture turns rural areas of western Nepal into a festive place

LAMJUNG:- The Ghatu dance based on Gurung culture, has added charm to the village. Along with preserving the culture, Ghatu dance has also attracted domestic tourists. Ghatu dance Panchami, which..

“I didn’t get any reward for my hard work, that’s why I’m going abroad.”

Madhu Shahi, KATHMANDU:- Dhruba Vishal, who was about to leave for Dubai, wanted to work in his home country. Vishal, 37, from Dang Ghorahi, who was met at Tribhuvan International Airport, worked in..

Nepal defeats Oman by 81 runs

KATHMANDU:- Nepal defeated Oman by 81 runs in the Cricket World Cup League- 2 on Tuesday, led by Aasif Sheikh’s fluent batting and Gulshan Jha’s five-wicket haul. At the Tribhuvan University..

193 office bearers under Health Ministry terminated

KATHMANDU:- One hundred ninety three office bearers under the Ministry of Health and Population have been terminated from office. They were politically appointed by the previous government. A..

Constitution Amendment Task Force holds discussions with former civil servants

KATHMANDU:- The task force formed to prepare a discussion paper for the amendment of the constitution today held discussions with former heads of constitutional bodies, former chief secretaries,..

Problematic cooperatives: Government plans refund of deposits to begin from third week of May

KATHMANDU:- The government has prepared to begin refunding deposits of problematic cooperatives from the third week of this month. Before this, the Problematic Cooperatives Management Committee..

Home delivery through postal service reaches out in 19 districts

KATHMANDU:- The home courier service that the government launched to deliver public services to the doorsteps of service recipients has gradually gained tangible progress. According to the..

Court denies police request to extend judicial custody of businessman Golchha

KATHMANDU:- The Kathmandu District Court has rejected the request of the police to continue the judicial custody of businessman Shekhar Golchha. Golchha remains in judicial custody after being..

Parliament session recommended for May 11

KATHMANDU:- The government has decided to recommend to the President to summon a session of both houses of the Federal Parliament at 2:00 pm on May 11. A meeting of the Council of Ministers held..

Office-bearers of various agencies under MoCIT relieved of their posts en masse

KATHMANDU:- As many as 36 office-bearers politically appointed earlier in nine different agencies under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MoCIT) have been automatically..

Cases of banking offense on rise, Cyber Bureau urges to stay alert

KATHMANDU:- The Nepal Police Cyber Bureau has urged one and all to adopt caution, citing that cases of stealing money from bank accounts have been increasing in recent periods. A press release..

‘Tourist-ferrying vehicles entering Nepal via surface route can register online’

KATHMANDU:- The government has initiated an ‘online’ service to facilitate Indian tourists and tourists from other countries entering Nepal through the land route using vehicles. The..

Nepal Government reiterates firm stance against Lipulek route to Mansarovar

KATHMANDU:- The government has reaffirmed its position that the land along the route to Kailash Mansarovar via Lipulek Pass belongs to Nepal. Speaking to journalists following a Cabinet meeting,..

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