Largest international delegation observes India’s General Election

September 16, 2024 6:03 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...

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

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 ...

Nepal Invites Investment in IT and Green Energy

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...

National Seminar held in Kathmandu discusses regional experience on BRI in south Asia

April 26, 2024 4:07 PM

National Seminar held in Kathmandu discusses regional experience on BRI in south Asia

National Seminar organised by Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy (CESIF) on “Reflecting on BRI: Experiences and Lessons from South Asia” held in Kathmandu, navigated the opportunities and challenges of China’s Belt and Road Initiative with experiences from regional neighbours who have implemented the projects under BRI. The seminar was held at a critical time of accelerated Chinese push for the BRI implementation plan agreement with Nepal. Executive Chairperson of CESIF Ambas...

Nepal Hosts Energy Week: Spotlight on Renewable Energy for Sustainable Agriculture

April 24, 2024 10:21 PM

Nepal Hosts Energy Week: Spotlight on Renewable Energy for Sustainable Agriculture

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) which is an intergovernmental body comprising eight member countries of Hindukush Himalayas, in collaboration with the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), is organising a week-long conference on renewable energy for agriculture. The conference aims to address the challenges in Nepal’s irrigation sector, promote sustainable and inclusive renewable energy solution...

Bisket Jatra ends today showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Bhaktapur in Nepal.

April 17, 2024 11:22 PM

Bisket Jatra ends today showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Bhaktapur in Nepal.

Bisket Jatra is an eight-day celebration that culminated today with a huge celebration in the district of Bhaktapur. Thousands of people gathered in Bhaktapur Durbar Square to witness the celebration. People assembled and pulled the chariot of Bhairava and Bhadra Kali in opposite directions in the city lanes. In the tug of war, people pulled an unequal number of ropes which were biased toward the forward direction.  A tug of war took place during Jatra to determine to which half of t...

Clash erupts between Nepal Police & RPP protestors demanding monarchy and Nepal as Hindu Rashtra

April 10, 2024 9:45 AM

Clash erupts between Nepal Police & RPP protestors demanding monarchy and Nepal as Hindu Rashtra

The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has demonstrated in Kathmandu on Tuesday to press for the fulfilment of its 40-point demand submitted to the government. A clash took place between the demonstrators and security personnel at Bhadrakali road after the rally gathered from different places in the city and tried to enter the prohibited area. The police had to use water cannon, lathi charge and fire some teargas shells to bring the demonstration under control. As per the sources, fourteen RPP d...

India building High Impact Community Development Project in Sankhuwasabha, Nepal

April 9, 2024 9:30 AM

India building High Impact Community Development Project in Sankhuwasabha, Nepal

The foundation stone for the construction of the Shree Diding Basic School Building was laid at Chichila Rural Municipality-3, Sankhuwasabha District, Nepal, being built with Government of India’s financial assistance at the tendered cost of NRs.40.29 million under ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation’. Political representatives, government officials, social workers, representatives of the school management, teachers, parents and students were also present on this occasion. The Government...