Nepal

May 17, 2024 11:05 PM

Nepal PM Prachanda to Seek Fourth Vote of Confidence on May 20

Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has written to the Federal Parliament Secretariat to take a vote of confidence from the House of Representatives on May 20. As per Article 100 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal, the PM should table a motion in HoR for the vote of confidence within 30 days if a political party in a coalition government withdraws its support to the Prime Minister. PM Prachanda will seek a vote of confidence after the Upendra Yadav-led Janata Samajwadi Party (JS...

May 15, 2024 7:57 PM

Nepal Aims for Economic Growth Surge to 7.3% in 16th Plan

The government of Nepal's policy and program document for the upcoming fiscal year 2081/82 was tabled at a joint meeting of the federal parliament, with President Ram Chandra Paudel addressing the session yesterday. The economic growth rate of Nepal is projected to reach 7.3 per cent in the next five years. President Paudel highlighted refinancing and loan restructuring provisions to assist microfinance borrowers facing difficulties. Additionally, the government announced plans to offer loans t...

May 13, 2024 7:40 PM

Nepal’s Annual Policy & Program Presentation at Federal Parliament Tomorrow

The government's policy and programme document for the upcoming year for Nepal is being tabled at a joint meeting of the federal parliament on Tuesday. President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel will address the joint meeting of the federal parliament at 3:00 pm on Tuesday to announce the government's policy and programme for the fiscal year 2081/082 BS. Assistant Spokesperson of Federal Parliament Secretariat Dasharath Dhamala shared that preparations for the joint meeting have been completed. The F...

HECHI, CHINA - MAY 06: A rock climber climbs up a natural rock wall to explore a climbing route at a rock climbing base of the Leye-Fengshan UNESCO Global Geopark on May 6, 2024 in Hechi, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. (Photo by Gao Dongfeng/VCG via Getty Images)

May 12, 2024 1:56 PM

UK mountaineer logs most Everest climbs by a foreigner, Nepali makes 29th ascent

British climber and a Nepali guide have broken their own records for most climbs of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, hiking officials said on Sunday. Rakesh Gurung, director of Nepal's Department of Tourism, said Britain's Kenton Cool, 50, and Nepali guide Kami Rita Sherpa, 54, climbed the 8,849-metre (29,032 foot) peak for the 18th and 29th time, respectively. They were on separate expeditions guiding their clients. "He just keeps going and going... amazing guy!" Garret...

May 7, 2024 11:51 PM

A National Conference in Nepal discusses making foreign policy more inclusive and equitable for women

A National Conference on Prospect and Roadmap for Feminist Foreign Policy in Nepal was organised in Kathmandu today. The main theme of the conference was the integration of Feminist Foreign Policy principles into Nepal’s foreign policy and to make it more inclusive and equitable as per international standards. Sewa Lamsal, Nepal’s Foreign Secretary, said that Nepal is gradually improving women’s representation in Nepal’s executive, legislative, and judicial bodies, as well as in c...

May 7, 2024 9:30 AM

Newari & Tamang adopted as official languages in Bagmati Province, Nepal

The Newari and Tamang languages have been brought into use as the languages for official works within the Bagmati province of Nepal. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal' Prachanda' declared the launching of the Bagmati Province Official Language Act, 2080 today. On the occasion of Language Day 2024, he announced that these two languages have been brought into use as the languages for official communication in Bagmati province. The Bagmati Province Government has also given a public holiday withi...

May 6, 2024 9:22 AM

Japan’s Foreign Minister visiting Kathmandu to hold bilateral talks with Nepal

Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Kamikawa Yoko, arrived in Kathmandu Sunday afternoon on an official visit to Nepal. The Minister arrived at the cordial invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha. Foreign Service Secretary Sewa Lamsal received the Japanese Minister at Tribhuvan International Airport. This marks her first visit to Nepal after she was appointed to the post. The Japanese Minister paid a courtesy call to Prime Minister Pushpa Ka...

May 5, 2024 7:06 PM

Largest international delegation observes India’s General Election

India's General Elections have attracted global attention once again as the Election Commission of India (ECI) hosts its International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP), welcoming 75 delegates from 23 countries. The inauguration ceremony held in New Delhi saw the presence of Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with ECs Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu. Addressing the delegates, Rajiv Kumar emphasized India's significant contribution to the global democratic landscape. He hi...

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 03: A man holds a press card up during a protest held by journalists and members of the Turkish Journalists Union to mark World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey. In a statement released by the United Nations, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said "Journalists go to the most dangerous places. Media workers suffer character assassination, sexual assault, injuries and even death and we need leaders to defend a free media." In Turkey, since the failed coup attempt and the following introduction of a state of emergency more than 200 media outlets have been shut down and more than 170 journalist detained. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

May 3, 2024 3:57 PM

Nepal marks World Press Freedom Day with focus on environmental crisis journalism

Nepal celebrates 31st Press Freedom Day today. In a program organised by Media Action Nepal, Minister of Forests and Environment of Government of Nepal Nawal Kishor Sah Saudi launched Annual Press Freedom Report, addressing the august gathering he mentioned that media is a third eyes of a country, freedom of press is sensitive matter and government is responsible to protect it. UNESCO representative of Nepal, Michael Croft, discussed report of UNESCO on Press and Planet in Danger, revealed ...

April 30, 2024 12:56 PM

Nepal Invites Investment in IT and Green Energy

On the second day of the 3rd Nepal Investment Summit, 2024, approval of Investments worth Rs 9.13 billion for four different projects was concluded. The Department of Industry inaugurated the system of foreign investment approval, through the automatic route today. Foreign investors can apply to establish a new company with 100 per cent share ownership or joint venture or investment capital in an already operating company through an automatic route. No minimum investment limit has been specifie...