Nepal-China mechanism to meet on June 2

KATHMANDU:- The third meeting of the mechanism on Nepal-China cooperation programmes is scheduled to take place on June 2 this year, informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). The meeting..

Hotter days likely in hilly regions with heat waves in Terai

KATHMANDU:- Nepal at present has witnessed the influence of the westerly winds and local winds as well as the low-pressure area near the eastern territory. According to the Meteorological..

Nepal’s weather: unusual pre-monsoon rains raise fears of weak monsoon amid possible ‘Super El Niño’

KATHMANDU:- Nepal is witnessing an unusually wet pre-monsoon season this year, with persistent rainfall recorded across much of the country since early March. Weather experts say the prolonged rain,..

Chances of rain likely in some provinces

KATHMANDU:- There is the influence of westerly winds, local winds, and a low-pressure area near the eastern part of the country, resulting in generally cloudy weather in the hilly and Himalayan..

‘WHO ready to cooperate with Nepal’

KATHMANDU:- Minister for Health and Food Safety Nisha Mehta and the Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, held a meeting in Switzerland. Ministry’s..

Three Bills tabled in HoR, endorsed unanimously

KATHMANDU:- Three bills were tabled in the House of Representatives meeting on Thursday. A proposal seeking consideration on the bills by the parliament was also passed unanimously. Amidst..

Lawmakers call for probe and swift resolution of Humla–Bajura border clash

KATHMANDU:- Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have urged the government to investigate and resolve the long-standing border dispute between Humla and Bajura districts following a recent clash..

Chances of rain likely in some provinces

KATHMANDU:- There is the influence of westerly winds, local winds, and a low-pressure area near the eastern region of the country, resulting in generally cloudy weather in the hilly and Himalayan..

Israel celebrates 78th Independence Day in Nepal, offers innovation partnership

KATHMANDU:- Israel marked its 78th Independence Day in Nepal on Wednesday with a reception at the Embassy in Kathmandu. Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav attended as Chief Guest, joining..

Low Risk of Hantavirus infection in Nepal

KATHMANDU:- The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has said that the risk of Hantavirus infection in Nepal is low. The risk of Hantavirus infection in Nepal is very low as rats infected with the..

Health Minister Mehta meets with Indian counterpart Nadda

KATHMANDU:- A bilateral meeting was held between Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta and Indian Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda. The meeting took place on the..

Former Minister Gupta released on bail of Rs 5 million

KATHMANDU:- The Supreme Court has ordered the release of former Minister Rajkumar Gupta, who was arrested for accepting a bribe, on a bail of Rs 5 million. The written order made public today by a..

Nepal calls for urgent global action to empower youth in LDCs

NEW YORK:- Nepal has called for urgent and collective global action to empower the youth population in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) through quality education, digital connectivity, innovation,..

Four people injured during scuffle over border dispute airlifted for treatment

HUMLA:- Four people injured in an attack by locals from Humla during a border dispute in Ranisaina of Himali Rural Municipality have been rescued by helicopter. The residents of Thali, Kharpunath..

Grade 11 classes to resume from Asad 1

KATHMANDU:- The Ministry of Education and Sports has issued directives to all concerned academic institutions to begin the academic session for Grade 11 from the coming Asad 1, or June 15. The..

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