Nepal

November 20, 2024 11:05 AM

26 Nepali diplomats and officers visiting India Wednesday

A group of twenty-six Nepali diplomats and officers from across ten key Ministries and Departments of the Government of Nepal is visiting India from 20 to 30 November 2024 to participate in the first Special Training Programme for Nepali diplomats and officers at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS), Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi. The cohort of Nepali diplomats and officers has representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Ind...

November 10, 2024 5:19 PM

Nepal: Janakpur Dham prepares for Vivah Panchami celebration of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita

The historic city of Janakpur in Nepal is all set to host the annual Vivah Panchami festival, commemorating the wedding of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. This year’s celebrations will feature a special Tilakotsav ceremony, marking a significant spiritual event in the sacred city. For the first time, the Vivah Utsav will be preceded by the Tilakotsav, a ceremony symbolizing the formal acceptance of Lord Ram into the family of Goddess Sita. The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, via its offi...

November 9, 2024 6:25 PM

Nepal celebrates anime culture at annual cosplay festival ‘Otaku Jatra’

Nepal’s annual ‘Otaku Jatra’ festival brought together dozens of enthusiastic cosplayers, turning the streets of Kathmandu into a colorful tribute to anime and pop culture. Participants dressed as their favorite anime characters celebrated their shared passion for Japanese animation, marking the country’s growing connection to global pop culture. Since its humble beginnings in 2010, ‘Otaku Jatra’ has transformed from a small fan gathering into a major cultural event, with thousands ...

November 1, 2024 9:36 PM

Government of Nepal announces cash prize for Team as first runner-up in SAFF Women’s Championship 2024

Nepal’s national women’s football team, which secured the first runner-up position in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship 2024, will receive a cash prize from the Government of Nepal. The team, which was narrowly defeated by Bangladesh in the final match held at Kathmandu’s Dashrath Stadium, is set to receive Rs 300,000 per player as announced by Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. Prime Minister Oli reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting sports a...

October 28, 2024 9:41 PM

Nepal to face Bangladesh in SAFF Women’s Championship final on October 30

Nepal has secured its place in the final of the ongoing SAFF Women's Championship by defeating India in the semi-finals. The Nepali women's team overcame their Indian counterparts to earn a spot in the title clash. In the final, Nepal will compete against Bangladesh, who advanced by defeating Bhutan 7-1 on Sunday. The championship decider will take place on October 30 at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. By - Sweta Singh (Kathmandu)...

October 28, 2024 8:30 PM

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 Series: Nepal Falls to the US by 3 Wickets

Nepal suffered a defeat against the United States in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Series. In the match held at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas, the US beat Nepal by three wickets. The US chased down Nepal's target of 287 runs in 49.4 overs with the loss of seven wickets. Earlier, Nepal, invited to bat first after losing the toss, posted 286 runs in 50 overs, losing all their wickets. Nepal’s next match is against Scotland on Tuesday. The team currently stands seventh in th...

October 24, 2024 11:48 PM

Nepal’s PM disaster relief fund deposits exceed Rs 1.81 billion

Nearly Rs 1.82 billion has been deposited into the Prime Minister's Natural Disaster Relief Fund. According to the PMO, the amount was collected for disaster survivors as of October 20. The fund has received contributions from individuals, institutions, companies, and agencies. The government has been using these resources to provide relief and rehabilitation for people affected by floods and landslides caused by the incessant rains on September 27-28. Families of 238 people who lost their liv...

October 24, 2024 10:00 PM

Nepal’s opposition urges President to reject government’s party-split ordinance

As Nepal's ruling alliance assessed the government's 100-day performance at the Prime Minister's residence in Baluwatar on Wednesday, Prime Minister Oli affirmed that any attempt to break the coalition between the two largest parties, UML and Nepali Congress, is futile. He stressed that rumors about the government's collapse are undermining its functioning. Meanwhile, opposition leaders, including CPN-Maoist Center Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal, met President Ram Chandra Paudel on Thursday, urging h...

October 24, 2024 6:24 PM

Nepal’s Finance Minister Paudel Meets ADB Vice President

Nepal’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Bishnu Paudel, is currently attending the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the United States. During his visit, he held a meeting with Yingming Yang, Vice President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). According to the Nepali Embassy in Washington, they discussed the current capital of the Bank and explored future potential collaborations with Nepal. As reported by the state news agenc...

October 21, 2024 9:37 PM

Nepal’s state media expands news services with Maithili, Awadhi, Bhojpuri, and Tharu editions

The State News Agency, RSS, launched news services in Maithili, Awadhi, Bhojpuri, and Tharu languages, while the state-run Nepali newspaper Gorkhapatra introduced a Ranatharu-language page. Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, inaugurated the new additions of news services in Maithili and Nepal Bhasa provided by the state news agency Rashtriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) in Kathmandu. The Minister emphasized that these initiatives align with the Ministry’s 1...