PM Oli to visit Turkmenistan on 3-8 August
KATHMANDU:- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is visiting Turkmenistan on 3-8 August. Prime Minister Oli will participate in the Third UN…
Nepal
Nepal, officially known as the ‘Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal,’ is a landlocked nation located in South Asia. Situated primarily in the Himalayan region, it is the land of Mount Everest—the world’s highest peak—and the birthplace of Buddha. This column will provide continuous updates on developments regarding Nepal’s political economy and geopolitics.
Heavy rainfall likely in Bagmati and Gandaki today
KATHMANDU:- There is a possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places in the hilly areas of Bagmati and…
Shrawan 15: Celebrated by savouring kheer
KATHMANDU:- Today, Shrawan 15th in the Lunar calendar, is being celebrated in Nepali society by eating kheer or rice pudding. …
Syafrubesi Rasuwgadhi route again closed over flood from Lhende Stream
RASUWA:- A flood from the Lhende Stream along the Nepal-China border in Rasuwa district last night damaged the Syafrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road, leading…
Bhotekoshi River flooded again
NUWAKOT:- The Bhoteskoshi River has been flooded again since early this morning, spreading alarm in the downstream areas. The district…
Nepal, India adopt updated modalities of boundary pillars inspection, repair
KATHMANDU:- The 7th meeting of Nepal-India Boundary Working Group (BWG) concluded in India by adopting updated modalities for the inspection, repair…
‘PM’s India visit to feature discussions to resolve trade-related issues’
KATHMANDU:- Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Damodar Bhandari, has shared that preparations were underway for holding a high-level discussion to…
Heavy rain forecast in some places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki provinces
KATHMANDU:- The monsoon wind has its influence throughout the country at present with the monsoon low pressure trough to its average…
Rain brings joy to drought-hit Madhes farmers
MAHOTTARI:- After weeks of parching drought, the skies over Madhes Province finally opened up, bringing much-needed rainfall to drought-stricken regions…
MCC allowed to continue projects in Nepal
KATHMANDU:- The US’ international development agency, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), is allowed to continue projects in Nepal. The Finance Ministry…
Madhesh drought: Govt mulling alternative crops if adversity continues
By Pragati Dhakal, KATHMANDU:- Madhesh Province has been officially declared a crisis-ridden zone following a prolonged drought. The delayed monsoon…
Heavy rain forecast in some places of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini provinces
KATHMANDU:- The monsoon wind has its influence throughout the country at present with the monsoon low pressure trough to its average…
Thousands of Bolbam pilgrims throng Sundarijal
KATHMANDU:- Thousands of Bolbam pilgrims have thronged Sundarijal early morning today, the second Monday of Shrawan month, for the Bolbam yatra.…
Possibility of windstorm in plains of Madhesh and Lumbini
KATHMANDU:- The weather today will be generally cloudy throughout the country, with a possibility of moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning…
Karnali Corridor still without nine key bridges
KALIKOT:- Construction of nine bridges along the much-discussed tri-national Karnali Corridor road project is yet to commence. Although contracts for…