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Indian defense minister pledges stronger support to MNDF

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has promised greater support to the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) in the years to come.

Source:SunOnline International

2023-5-3

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India-Maldives pledge to further strengthen cooperation in defense

The governments of India and Maldives have agreed to explore new avenues for cooperation in the areas of defense trade, capacity building and joint exercises.

Source:SunOnline International

2023-5-2

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SAIC Motor holds groundbreaking ceremony for new energy park in Thailand

Chinese car manufacturer SAIC Motor on Sunday expanded its current portfolio in Thailand by breaking ground on a new energy industrial park as part of its long-term development plan in the Southeast Asian country.

Source:XINHUA

2023-5-1

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Congress and UML protest as government prepares to pay disqualified ex-Maoists

The government’s plan to distribute cash relief to disqualified former Maoist combatants has entered Parliament, but no ruling party appears ready to take ownership of the plan.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-4-29

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Shah elected 48th President of HAN

Binayak Shah has been unanimously elected the President of the Hotel Association Nepal (HAN).

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-4-29

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Japan’s infra push in South Asia

The Bay of Bengal-Northeast India industrial value chain proposed by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his visit to India last month is envisaged to enhance connectivity with Nepal and Bhutan too.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-4-27

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Celebrating the oldest language of all time in KU

Kathmandu University of Confucius Institute conducted a program of International Chinese Language Day 2023 today at Kathmandu University's Conference hall. This program is based on the theme of "Chinese Language Facilita…

Source:SATV

2023-4-24

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Electric taxis on Kathmandu roads: Where will the new cabs take the city?

Nepal saw its first-ever electric vehicle in 1975 when it launched an electric trolley bus service.

Source:online khabar

2023-4-23

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The unsung heroes behind hit numbers and chart-toppers

When Akshyata Karki first heard ‘Kaalpanik’, a moody ballad by Bartika Eam Rai, she was instantly hooked. It was three years ago.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-4-23

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Provincial governments in a flux as coalitions change

Five months after the elections were held, Nepal’s provincial governments are still in the making as confusions remain amid changes in power equations.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-4-23

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Why has Nepal failed to establish consumer courts as mandated by law?

In February last year, Nepal’s Supreme Court ordered the government to establish consumer courts in all seven provinces, to protect buyers' interests amid repeated cases of unfair market practices.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-4-23

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IMF: Bangladesh to be bigger source of global growth than UK, France over next 5 years

Twenty nations are predicted to account for 75% of global growth, with the top four being China, India, the US and Indonesia

Source:Dhaka Tribune

2023-4-22

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Sri Lanka to build South Asia’s largest logistics complex in Port of Colombo

Sri Lanka’s aspiration to become a major logistics hub in the region took a giant leap forward yesterday, with the launch of a project to build the largest commercial and logistics complex in South Asia in the Port of C…

Source:DAILY MIRROR

2023-4-22

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Nepal-India border in Bara sealed for 72 hours ahead of by-election

The Nepal-India border points in Bara district have been sealed for 72 hours from today in view of the by-election taking place in Bara constituency-2 on April 2

Source:myRepublica

2023-4-21

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International Chinese Language Day 2023 Celebration in TU by Confucius

Confucius Institute conducted an opening ceremony on the occasion of International Chinese Language Day 2023 in collaboration with Kathmandu Center for Research and Education, on 20th April in Tribhuwan University.

Source:SATV

2023-4-20

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China-Nepal Working together on School Children Feeding Program to Boost Health and Education

China Rural Development Foundation (CFRD) has organized seminar program on " Child Nutrition Status in Community Schools of Nepal" at Shanti Shiksha Mandir Mavi, Thaiti on tuesday to discuss the nutritional status of chi…

Source:SATV

2023-4-18

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Pakistani student promotes friendship between Islamabad, Beijing through vlogs

A Pakistani student, who went to China in 2016 as part of a scholarship programme and has been there since, has been promoting friendship between Pakistan and China by making vlogs of her experiences.

Source:The News International

2023-4-17

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Dhaka air fourth most polluted in world on Sunday morning

Thailand’s Chiang Mai, Nepal’s Kathmandu and India’s Delhi occupied the first three spots in the list

Source:Dhaka Tribune

2023-4-16

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Chinese tourists landed on Nepal after 3yrs of time span

This is a special hiker tourist group sent by Nepal Overseas Chinese Association, in collaboration with Shengtu Sports, a Chinese sports company. Himalayan Airlines and Overseas Friendship International Hospital are regu…

Source:SATV

2023-4-13

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China, India "two exceptions" to global slowdown this year: World Bank chief

China and India are "two exceptions to the slowdown" that the global economy is expected to experience this year, World Bank Group President David Malpass has said.

Source:XINHUA

2023-4-12

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Musa-ChinaPost Dedicated Line Launched for Nepal-China Cross Border Trade

Cooperating with China Postal Express & Logistics, Musa International launches a wholly new dedicated line Musa-ChinaPost, serving those who are in pursuit of logistics cost-effectiveness, timeliness and stability.

Source:SATV

2023-4-11

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India asks Bangladesh to reopen border haats in Tripura

India has urged Bangladesh to reopen two border haats (markets) in Tripira to promote the local business of the people living on both sides of the frontier.

Source:Dhaka Tribune

2023-4-10

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Transboundary collaboration with India needed for Bengal Tiger conservation

Wildlife Victim Compensation Rules, 2021 has the provision to give compensation up toTk3 lakh for person killed by tiger, says the minister

Source:Dhaka Tribune

2023-4-10

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Discussions held on resuming direct flights between Maldives-Pakistan

Discussions took place on Sunday regarding resuming direct flights between Maldives and Pakistan.

Source:SunOnline International

2023-4-10

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International Chinese Education Grading Standards for Chinese Proficiency

The Nepal and South Asia Workshop on “Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Education” hosted on April 9 to help the teaching departments and local Chinese teachers of Nepal and Sout…

Source:SATV

2023-4-9

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Nepal-China diplomatic consultation mechanism meeting held

The 15th meeting of the Bilateral Diplomatic Consultation Mechanism between the foreign ministries of Nepal and the People's Republic of China was held in Beijing yesterday.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-4-9

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April 9, 1971: CIA proposed arming East Pakistan guerrillas

Prospects for a peaceful settlement were not too bright, CIA said

Source:Dhaka Tribune

2023-4-9

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Integrated Checkpost for seamless trade between Bhutan and India

Movement of goods and people between India and Bhutan is expected to improve once the Indian government completes the construction of an Integrated Checkpost (ICP) at Alay, Pasakha.

Source:Kuensel

2023-4-9

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GoI commits support for Bhutan’s development beyond 13th Plan: FM

The Government of India (GoI) has committed to increasing its support for Bhutan’s development beyond the 13th Five Year Plan (FYP), according to the Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Dr Tandi Dorji.

Source:Kuensel

2023-4-9

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US ambassador pays courtesy call on DPMs

US Ambassador Dean Richard Thompson paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Purna Bahadur Khadka.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-4-8

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India, Bhutan embark on bigger milestones

Bhutan and India charted the way forward on major projects in hydropower, renewal energy, trade, communications, and 13th Plan following the three-day visit of His Majesty The King to New Delhi on April 3.

Source:Kuensel

2023-4-7

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India, Bhutan embark on bigger milestones

Bhutan and India charted the way forward on major projects in hydropower, renewal energy, trade, communications, and 13th Plan following the three-day visit of His Majesty The King to New Delhi on April 3.

Source:Kuensel

2023-4-6

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China's rapid recovery brightens regional, global economic outlook: ADB

China's rapid recovery has brightened the regional and global economic outlook, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report released on Tuesday.

Source:XINHUA

2023-4-4

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Eleven killed in stampede for food aid in southern Pakistan

The dead included five women and three children, police said, while five other people were hospitalised following the incident, which occurred at a charity-run distribution site set up at a local factory.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-4-1

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Chinese company contracted to develop Hankede

Chinese company, on Thursday, was contracted to develop Addu City’s Hankede.

2023-3-31

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With solidarity, cooperation in limelight, Boao Forum for Asia expected to convey confidence to world

As some 2,000 delegates from over 50 countries and regions are attending the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA)'s annual conference from Tuesday to Friday, calls for solidarity and cooperation are gathering greater steam for a po…

Source:XINHUA

2023-3-30

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Srilanka's CEB and India’s NTPC to jointly build 135 MW solar power plant in Sampur

The Cabinet has cleared path for Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to develop a 135 MW solar power project in Sampur, Trincomalee, Srilanka jointly with India’s National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) at an estimated inv…

Source:DAILY MIRROR

2023-3-29

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Charcoal plant viable, but no takers: MoENR Minister

According to the National Export Strategy 2022, Bhutan has the potential to export USD 30,000 worth of charcoal only in India in a year, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Source:Kuensel

2023-3-28

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Lumbini government loses majority

The CPN (Maoist Centre) and the Janamat Party quit the Lumbini provincial government on Sunday。

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-26

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Nepal's population tops 29 million

Central Bureau of Statistics today published the final data of the 12th national census conducted in November 2021, according to which Nepal's population has reached 29,164,578.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-3-25

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Over 73 percent of Nepalis use smartphones

Mobile phone access has reached 73.2 percent of the general public in Nepal.

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-25

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China added Nepal in the list of approved outbound tourist destinations for Chinese citizens, Nepal tourism industry is ready to welcome a good number of Chinese tourist

SATV approached Mani Raj Lamichhane, a director of Nepal Tourism Board in order to gather information and for the curious and concerned ears of Nepal's tourism sector.

Source:SATV

2023-3-24

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As powerful countries compete for influence, nations like Nepal advised to tread carefully

The US, China and India have in recent times launched various strategies aimed at increasing or consolidating their influence in the world.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-24

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Two Nepalis arrested in India with hashish

Indian police have arrested two Nepalis in possession of hashish from Dharchula of Pithoragarh district in India.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-23

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Nepali speakers of Sikkim reflect on ‘foreigners’ label

The ethnic Nepalis in Sikkim raised strong objections after the Supreme Court of India termed them “people of foreign origin” during a hearing on January 13 this year.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-22

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Nepalis forced to pay more for rice, no one knows why

According to market observers, the price of the most common food grain in Nepali homes has gone up by Rs100 to Rs700 per bag.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-19

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Light to moderate rainfall likely in few places of hilly and plain areas

There is a chance of partly cloudy skies over the country this afternoon. Some places in the hilly areas of the country and few places in the plains will experience light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning.

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-19

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HoR meeting to be held at 1 pm today

The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) is scheduled to be held today at 1:00 p.m.

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-19

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Vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Burundi, Congo

Five other samples from environmental surveillance of wastewater confirmed the presence of circulating poliovirus type 2 in Burundi, the WHO added in a statement.

2023-3-18

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Sixth 'Nepal International Film Festival' (NIFF) has begun

The sixth 'Nepal International Film Festival' (NIFF) has begun from Nepal by conducting a program in Civil Mall,Kathmandu. Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF), which started with the slogan 'Celebration of stories f…

Source:SATV

2023-3-17

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Nepal faced 3 blockades in history and still hasn't come into its consciousness: Leela Mani Paudyal

China’s Belt and Road Initiative Decade: “Nepal’s Experience” Conference was held on 16th March 2023 at Kathmandu.

Source:SATV

2023-3-16

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China’s Belt and Road Initiative Decade

The main objective of the conference is to bring together policy makers, experts, researchers, private sector and other relevant stakeholders to discuss the ten significant years of the Belt and Road Initiative.

2023-3-16

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Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal addressed the Nepal- China Investment Business Forum 2023 in Kathmandu

Nepal- China Investment Bussiness Forum 2023 was held in hotel Yak and Yeti, Durbarmarg on Tuesday, March 14.

Source:SATV

2023-3-14

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Major night for Asian representation, with historic wins for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' and 'RRR'

Michelle Yeoh has won best actress at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday night, becoming the first woman of Asian descent to win the award. Credit: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

Source:The Rising Nepal

2023-3-13

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Advertisement Board urges media to remove alcoholic advertisements

The Advertisement Board has directed media houses to immediately remove alcoholic advertisements.

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-13

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Tsedan Guman, First Tibetan Tycoon to Invest in Nepal

In the early spring of March, on the occasion of theTibetan New Year (Losar), we visited the second-generation Tibetan aristocrat"Tsedan Guman Shrestha" in Nepal.

Source:SATV

2023-3-11

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Chinese tourists are returning to Nepal after three years

Beijing has allowed its citizens to travel to Nepal as tourists from next week after more than three years.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-11

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Pakistan to skip India-chaired SCO Chief Justice meet

As India prepares to hold the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Chief Justice meeting from March 10-12, Pakistan is the only country that will skip the meeting.

Source:Wionews

2023-3-10

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NCDs contributing to visual impairment

Nearly 30 percent of the 2.2 Billion people with a vision problem or blindness globally live in the South-East Asia Region, according to WHO.

Source:Kuensel

2023-3-8

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Sarwar to be new Saarc secretary general

Ending months-long speculation and confusion, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) is all set to appoint Golam Sarwar, a Bangladeshi career diplomat, as its new secretary general.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-7

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Thailand looks to Chinese tourists to boost tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently reported that the kingdom recorded 161,540 Chinese tourists from Jan. 1 to Feb. 15, and it seems likely the target of 300,000 for the first quarter will be met.

Source:XINHUA

2023-3-3

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Colourful Cultural Yunnan Night Celebration of China- Nepal in Army Headquarter, Nepal

"Touching the Colourful Yunnan, Carrying on the China- Nepal Friendship",a cultural night was held in Army Headquarter, Bhadrakaali of Nepal.

Source:SATV

2023-3-2

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In Geneva, Nepal pledges justice for the atrocities committed during conflict

Nepal has reiterated its commitment to provide justice to the victims of the insurgency-era atrocities after an amendment to the Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act.

Source:kathmandu post

2023-3-1

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India seeks ‘end user certificate’ to supply explosives for construction

India has sought an ‘end use certificate’ from Nepal to provide explosives for the construction projects in the country. Officials said this is intended to control the supply of explosives to the projects funded by Chi…

Source:kathmandupost.

2023-2-28

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The Global Security Initiative Concept Paper I

China on Tuesday released " The Global Security Initiative Concept Paper".

Source:Chinese Embassy

2023-2-21

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India assures to supply 50 MW electricity generated from Nepal's hydropower projects to Bangladesh

In the meeting of the Nepal-India Energy Secretary-level joint steering committee, India has agreed to submit a proposal for exporting 50 megawatts of electricity generated from Nepal's hydropower projects to Bangladesh …

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-20

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Run for fun

With the promotion and success of the 19th Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8, 2023, the "Asian Games Hangzhou Fun Run 2023" of Nepal was completed at the Patan Durbar Square

Source:SATV

2023-2-17

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Salovey signals interest in South Asian partnerships

The President’s Council on International Activities will be reviewing existing and potential future academic partnerships in the South Asia region next month, including in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, according to Sal…

Source:Yale News

2023-2-15

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Indian foreign secretary visiting Nepal on Monday

Vinay Mohan Kwatra, India’s former envoy to Nepal, is coming on the heels of twin visits by senior US officials.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-2-10

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ADB says China remains top destination for global FDI in Asia

The latest ADB report said foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Asia-Pacific region expanded in 2021 and China remains the top destination for global FDI in Asia.

Source:XINHUA

2023-2-8

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Adani scraps $2.5 billion share sale as value of his empire collapses

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on Wednesday abandoned a deal to raise $2.5 billion from investors after aweek-long meltdown in value of his logistics and energy business empire that started when an American short seller…

Source:CNN

2023-2-2

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New year optimism sees hopes of moving beyond virus

now the officials in head-to-toe protective clothing are gone

Source:BBC

2023-1-13

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Overseas Friendship International Hospital as “Designated Health Protection Unit”

The Nepal Overseas Chinese Association has certified the Overseas Chinese Friendship International Hospital as a “Designated Health Protection Unit” and organised a listing ceremony.

Source:SATV

2023-1-12

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Dual responsibility affects service delivery

Assistant Health Worker (AHW) Sumit Kumar Ram was working at a local health post in Ward No. 1 of Shahidbhumi Rural Municipality in Dhankuta district before 2020.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2023-1-12

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KMC bans selling goods in bicycles and carts in Kathmandu

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has banned selling goods in bicycles and handcarts. The metropolis has issued a notification on Tuesday to this effect.

Source:myRepublica

2023-1-11

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How Nepal’s new Pokhara airport might fall prey to India-China tussle

Buddha Air wants to commence its Varanasi flights from the newly inaugurated Pokhara Regional International Airport.

Source:online khabar

2023-1-10

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Nepal records five COVID-19 cases on Monday

The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal has reached 24, on Monday as five persons tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-1-10

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Janmat, NUP sign 12-point pact

The CK Raut-led Janmat Party and the Ranjita Shrestha-led Nagarik Unmukti Party today reached a 12-point deal for functional unity with the aim of increasing their bargaining power ahead of the Cabinet expansion.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-1-9

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Accused of urinating on women on Air India flight arrested

A man who urinated on a Pakistani woman on an Air India flight last November has been arrested from Bangalore.

Source:BBC

2023-1-8

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Demand for Nepali products in Tibet grows after two-way trade resumes

According to the exporters, the Tibetans have started placing orders for the goods via telephone.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-1-8

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Development projects suffer from funds crunch as government revenue takes hit

Prime minister questions poor revenue collection, dismal development spending in 30-point directive to secretaries.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-1-5

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Prime minister struggling to strike a power-sharing deal in coalition

Pushpa Kamal Dahal is said to be planning to bifurcate three ministries to appoint more ministers.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-1-5

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NC blames Dahal for breaking alliance

Nepali Congress Spokesperson Prakash Sharan Mahat said the current seven-party alliance led by CPN-Maoist Centre Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal was an opportunistic alliance whose life could be shorter than expected.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-1-5

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Why can't CIAA probe Cabinet decisions, asks apex court

The Supreme Court has issued a show cause notice to the government, giving it seven days to explain why it doesn't want the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority to investigate Cabinet decisions.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-1-5

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DRI files cases against two entrepreneurs for evading taxes worth Rs 390 million

The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) has filed cases against two individuals on charge of evading taxes worth Rs 390 million.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-1-4

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Three Nepali women escape their coercive Chinese employers in Laos. They still feel unsafe back home

The women were previously taken to Laos to work at a call centre. More than two dozen Nepalis are still languishing at the centre, police say.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-1-4

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Nepal-China 'Decade' painting exhibition

Confucius Institute at Tribhuwan University has hosted the art exhibition at art council,Babarmahal.

2023-1-3

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Pokhara international airport inaugurated

Newly-built Pokhara Regional International Airport - the third international airport in the country - was inaugurated by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal at a special ceremony held on 1st of January.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-1-2

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PM pledges good governance

Dahal also appealed to all Nepali people to come together to start the journey towards good governance and prosperity.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-1-1

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Promotion, transfer of police personnel to be transparent, fair: Lamichhane

Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane today visited the Nepal Police Headquarters, Naxal, and instructed the police personnel to work with honesty and dedication.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2022-12-31

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Oli to lead drafting of government’s common programme

The panel he heads will work as a political mechanism to support the government, at least in the UML’s reading.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2022-12-30

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Dahal, Oli dwell on common minimum programme

Prime minister urges CPN (US) leader Madhav Kumar Nepal to support his government

Source:The Himalayan Times

2022-12-29

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India’s policy hurts power export prospects of Nepal

Southern neighbour has announced waiver of inter-state transmission charge for new Indian hydropower projects.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2022-12-28

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Prime minister settled, all eyes on President and Speaker race

UML is supposed to have the President for five years while the Speaker will change with the change in prime minister.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2022-12-28

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A parlous path ahead for Rabi Lamichhane

Within six months of quitting TV job, the Rastriya Swatantra Party chief has emerged as one of most powerful leaders.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2022-12-27

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Lamichhane vows to bring Nirmala rape-murder case culprit to book

Newly-appointed Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane said he would bring to book the culprit behind the rape and murder of 13-year-old Nirmala Panta.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2022-12-27

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Dahal takes oath with three deputies

Newly-appointed Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal took the oath of office and secrecy at the President's Office in Sheetal Niwas today, along with three deputy prime ministers and four ministers. President Bidhya Devi Bh…

Source:The Himalayan Times

2022-12-27

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Get booster shots against COVID-19: Health ministry

In view of the increasing COVID-19 cases in neighbouring India and China, the Ministry of Health and Population has urged all Nepali people to receive a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2022-12-26

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