Nepal

December 30, 2024 9:56 PM

Military Diplomacy and Cooperative Reforms: Strengthening Nepal-India Ties

The 18th edition of the joint military exercise ‘Suryakiran’ between Nepal and India is set to commence on Tuesday in Saljhandi, Rupandehi, Lumbini Province. This battalion-level exercise aims to bolster security cooperation and deepen bilateral ties. The two-week-long training will involve the Nepali Army's Sri Jung Battalion and the Indian Army's 11th Gorkha Rifles. It focuses on enhancing operational expertise in jungle warfare, counterterrorism in challenging terrains, peacekeeping...

December 27, 2024 11:10 PM

Nepal Braces for Cold Wave as Snowfall and Rain Expected in Coming Days

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) of Nepal has urged residents to take precautions against the increasing cold. Citing information from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, NDRRMA has warned of impending cloudy weather starting Friday afternoon due to the influence of a westerly low-pressure system. This phenomenon is expected to bring snowfall to hilly regions and rainfall in the Terai. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecast light to m...

December 4, 2024 5:46 PM

Nepal, China sign deal on Belt and Road plan, paving way for progress on projects

Nepal has signed a framework agreement with China on the Belt and Road initiative, after an initial pact was signed seven years ago but no progress made since, paving the way for cooperation on projects, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has been in Beijing since Monday on a four-day visit, his first to a foreign country since his July swearing-in, breaking tradition by not making New Delhi, with which Kathmandu has centuries-old ties, his first foreign port...

December 3, 2024 10:38 PM

Nepal’s Vice President calls for upholding rights of people with disabilities

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), Nepal’s Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav emphasized the importance of ensuring the identity and dignity of people living with disabilities, urging relevant agencies to enforce their constitutional rights. Extending his best wishes to individuals with disabilities both in Nepal and abroad, Vice President Yadav highlighted the constitutional provisions that guarantee incentives and prerogatives in public service for people with disab...

November 29, 2024 8:49 PM

Nepal’s Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba meets Wang Yi in Chengdu

Nepal's Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, on Friday. This marks Dr Deuba's first visit to China since her appointment. The visit comes at the friendly invitation of Foreign Minister Wang Yi and is aimed at laying the groundwork for Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's upcoming visit to China, scheduled for next week. Dr Deuba will return to Nepal on November 30. During her visit, Dr Deuba inspected the Con...

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)...