Both Houses of Federal Parliament Convening Today

KATHMANDU:- Both houses of Nepal’s federal parliament are scheduled to meet today with key agendas lined up for discussion. The House of Representatives will convene at 1:00 pm. Prime Minister..

Cloudy Weather with Rain and Snow Expected Across Nepal

KATHMANDU:- Nepal is likely to experience cloudy weather today as the effects of a westerly low-pressure system and local winds continue across the country. The Department of Meteorology and..

Foreign Ambassadors to Hold Collective Meeting with PM Balendra Shah today

KATHMANDU:- Ambassadors from several countries in Nepal are set to meet Prime Minister Balendra Shah collectively today at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. Foreign..

US, Iran say they have agreed to a two-week ceasefire

WASHINGTON, (AP):- Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says it has accepted a two-week ceasefire in the war. Its statement said it would negotiate with the United States in Islamabad..

Federal immigration officers shoot suspected gang member in central California arrest attempt

SAN FRANCISCO (AP):- Federal immigration officers shot and wounded a migrant in central California on Tuesday while trying to arrest him, authorities said. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security..

Government decides to grant 50 percent customs duty exemption on petroleum product imports

KATHMANDU:- The government has decided to provide a 50 percent exemption on customs duty and infrastructure development tax levied on the import of petrol, diesel and kerosene. The Cabinet..

Virtual program on leadership, rights and empowerment of women living in Europe concluded

LISBON:- A special virtual event organized by the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Europe Region Women's Forum with the main slogan "Your Leadership - Our Success" has concluded. The event..

Bhandari takes oath as NA Vice Chair

KATHMANDU:- Newly-elected Vice Chair of the National Assembly, Leela Bhandari, today took an oath of office and secrecy before the NA Chair Narayan Prasad Dahal in the presence of President..

New academic session from April 28; Private schools charging high fees under surveillance

KATHMANDU:- The federal government has issued a circular to the local governments to withdraw admission fees collected from students against the operation and standards of the new academic calendar..

Dr Bhatta appointed National Planning Commission Vice Chair

KATHMANDU:- Dr Gunakar Bhatta has been appointed as the Vice Chair of the National Planning Commission, according to a Cabinet decision made today. A meeting of the Council of Ministers,..

Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if a deal with Iran isn’t reached

By BASSEM MROUE, JON GAMBRELL, MIKE CORDER and SAMY MAGDY, TEHRAN, Iran (AP):- Iranian officials on Tuesday urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as U.S. President..

Over 80 migrants are missing from a boat that capsized after leaving Libya, UN says

CAIRO (AP):- More than 80 migrants went missing after a boat that departed a Libyan coastal town capsized in the central Mediterranean, the U.N. migration agency said Tuesday. The bodies of at least..

Rainfall Recorded Across Country, Kathmandu Valley Receives Moderate Showers

KATHMANDU:- Rainfall was recorded in various parts of the country, including the Kathmandu Valley, on Monday evening due to the influence of a westerly low-pressure system combined with local..

Government Cuts Fuel Benefits for Officials to Curb Spending

KATHMANDU:- The government has reduced fuel facilities for public officials and government employees in a move aimed at controlling expenditure and addressing the ongoing fuel constraints. The..

HoR Meeting Scheduled for 1 PM Today

KATHMANDU:- A meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) is set to take place at 1:00 pm today at Singhadurbar. According to the Federal Parliament Secretariat, several important bills are..

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