Kathmandu / Dec 30: The Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS) organized the second edition of its Policy Conclave 2024 themed “Nepal Vision 2100”, addressing Nepal’s critical structural challenges and exploring actionable solutions on Friday in the capital. The event brought together policymakers, scholars, and key stakeholders to engage in discussions on long-term strategies for […]
Kathmandu / Dec.30: The Lumbini Buddhist University and Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) have signed a cooperation agreement in the presence of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Prof. Dr Subarna Lal Bajracharya, the Vice Chancellor of Lumbini Buddhist University, and Pang Fong, President of Beijing Language and Culture University, exchanged a memorandum of understanding […]
Kathmandu / Dec. 29: Purnima Shrestha, a Nepali photojournalist and mountaineer, has been named among CNN’s “The extreme athletes who pushed limits in 2024,” following her extraordinary achievement of summiting Mount Everest three times within two weeks. Shrestha climbed the world’s highest peak on May 12, 19, and 25, becoming the first woman in history […]
Mugu / Dec 29: Rara Lake, the largest water body in Nepal, known for its natural beauty, is facing growing encroachment due to an increase in vegetation around its shores. This rapid spread of vegetation is affecting the lake’s pristine environment and its ecological balance. Nanda Singh Rokaya, a teacher from Murma in Chhayanath Municipality, […]
Kathmandu / Dec 29: President Ramchandra Paudel has issued an ordinance related to cooperatives. On the recommendation of the government, President Paudel issued the ‘Ordinance to Amend Some Nepal Acts Related to Cooperatives, 2081’. “President Paudel has issued an ordinance on the recommendation of the Government of Nepal and the Council of Ministers in accordance […]
Kathmandu / Dec 28: Fourteen thousand three hundred and eight students of the Tribhuvan University have been graduated in the 50th Convocation Day today. At a programme organized at Tripureshwor-based Dasharath Stadium, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli presented certificate to students, who achieved highest marks and those who completed their doctoral studies. According to Examination […]
Kathmandu / Dec 28: Prakash Osti, a former justice of the Supreme Court, passed away on Friday night following a cardiac arrest. He was admitted to the Thapathali-based Norvic Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead the same night, according to Supreme Court spokesperson Achyut Kuikel. Osti, aged 71, had a long career as a […]
Nagendra Upadhyay / Surkhet: Karnali and Lumbini provinces have agreed to collaborate on a feasibility study for the construction of tunnels at two locations along the Ratna Highway, which connects the two provinces. The decision was made in a joint commitment issued after talks between the chief ministers of the two provinces on Friday. The […]
Kathmandu / Dec 27: Kaski District Court has concluded recording the statement of Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), who is accused of embezzlement of depositors’ savings of five cooperatives across the country including Pokhara’s Suryadarshan Cooperative. Kaski District Court registrar Rajan Khanal said that Judge Nitij Rai concluded recording Lamichhane’s statement […]
Kathmandu / Dec 27: The newly-appointed Vice Chancellors of three universities have taken the oath of office and secrecy before Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday. Prime Minister Oli, in his capacity as the University Chancellor, administered the oath of office and secrecy to Vice Chancellor of Nepal Sanskrit University, Prof Dr Dhaneshwar Nepal, […]
