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Nepal witnesses decline in import of EVs: Only 276 units imported in Falgun compared to 1100 units in Magh

KATHMANDU, March 19 -- Nepal has witnessed a notable decline in the import of electric cars, jeeps, and vans, signaling a break in the growing trend. Data from the Department of Customs (DoC) reveals ... Read More


NC demands formation of parliamentary probe committee to look into charges against DPM Lamichhane

KATHMANDU, March 19 -- The main opposition party Nepali Congress (NC) has demanded the formation of an investigation committee from within parliament for impartially looking into the charges of cooper... Read More


Labor Minister Aryal seeks info on workers in foreign detention centers and hospitals

KATHMANDU, March 19 -- Labor, Employment, and Social Security Minister Dol Prasad Aryal has instructed the officials concerned to provide data on the status of Nepali workers held in prisons and hospi... Read More


Int'l legal experts meet govt, civil society representatives to understand challenges to rule of law, including access to TJ and judicial independence

KATHMANDU, March 19 -- A team of independent international human rights lawyers has conducted a fact-finding mission in Nepal, met a range of government and civil society representatives to understand... Read More


UML Chair Oli rules out possibility of forming parliamentary committee to probe cooperative fraud as NC threatens to obstruct parliament

KATHMANDU, March 19 -- Chairman of the ruling CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli has said that a parliamentary probe committee cannot be formed to investigate the involvement of Deputy Prime Minister and Home Min... Read More


Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez to come to Nepal

KATHMANDU, March 19 -- Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez is coming to Nepal to participate in a jewelry runway show. The event is part of the celebrations for RB Diamond Jewelers' 27th anniversar... Read More


Niraula appointed as DG of DoI, new CDOs assigned in 11 districts

KATHMANDU, March 19 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed Kosh Hari Niraula as the Director General of the Department of Immigration (DoI). The post had been vacant since February 18, after th... Read More


8th Edition of Echoes in the Valley Music Festival set to kick off on Friday

KATHMANDU, March 19 -- The 8th edition of Echoes in the Valley is scheduled to commence on March 22 and 23 at Hanuman Dhoka Museum and Itum Bahal, respectively. During this two-day music festival, pe... Read More


AWC urges swift action on transitional justice following recent judicial decisions

KATHMANDU, March 19 -- The Accountability Watch Committee (AWC) has said it has found that the recent judicial decision related to the transitional justice process has further strengthened the legitim... Read More


eSewa enables cross-border payments for Indian tourists in Nepal

KATHMANDU, March 19 -- Indian nationals can pay money in Nepal using eSewa. eSewa has issued a notice informing about this service. According to the company, Nepali businessmen who are connected to t... Read More