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South Korean Ambassador pays courtesy call on Prime Minister Oli

KATHMANDU: South Korea’s Ambassador to Nepal, Park Tae-Young, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today. The meeting, held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) in Singha Durbar, focused on discussions regarding…

2024-08-21 13:45

Only 25% of private sector projects in last year’s budget fully implemented

KATHMANDU: Only 25% of the private sector-related plans and programs outlined in last fiscal year’s budget have been fully implemented, according to a report released today. The ‘Budget Watch’ report, prepared by the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI)…

2024-08-21 12:15

Gefängnis-Drohungen, Falsche Versprechungen - Wie Russland Ausländer für den Kriegseinsatz anwirbt

Russland rekrutiert Bürger aus Ländern des globalen Südens für den Krieg gegen die Ukraine. Gelockt wird nicht nur mit einer vergleichsweise guten Bezahlung. Die DW hat mit einigen über ihre Erfahrungen gesprochen.

2024-08-21 10:15

Wie Russland Ausländer für den Kriegseinsatz anwirbt

Russland rekrutiert Bürger aus Ländern des globalen Südens für den Krieg gegen die Ukraine. Gelockt wird nicht nur mit einer vergleichsweise guten Bezahlung. Die DW hat mit einigen über ihre Erfahrungen gesprochen.

2024-08-21 09:53

Record-breaking Nepali Teen Eyes Final 8,000-metre Peak

At just 18 years old, Nepali mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa is on the brink of a remarkable achievement. With 13 of the world’s highest peaks already behind him, he is now one summit away from becoming the youngest person to conquer all 14 mountains towering a…

2024-08-21 06:19

Gold price reaches all-time high

KATHMANDU: The price of gold in the Nepali market has reached an all-time high on Wednesday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders, the price of gold has surged by 800 rupees per tola today. Currently, the price of gold stands at Rs 153…

2024-08-21 06:15

U-20 SAFF: Maldives playing against Bhutan today

KATHMANDU: The Maldives is set to face Bhutan in today’s match of the U-20 SAFF Men’s Football Championship. In other news, Nepal has advanced to the semi-finals of the ongoing U-20 SAFF Men’s Football Championship in the capital. Nepal secured its semi-final…

2024-08-21 00:45

India need to hone finishing skills after Bhutan triumph: head coach

Kathmandu, Aug 20:Coming off a fighting 1-0 win over Bhutan, the Indian team will need to work on its finishing in the upcoming matches of the SAFF U20 Championship, head coach Ranjan Chaudhuri reckoned on Tuesday. Having beaten their Himalayan neighbours 1-0…

2024-08-20 19:05

Nepal’s Transitional Justice law a ‘flawed step forward’: Human Rights bodies

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s long-awaited transitional justice law, passed by the lower house of parliament on August 14, contains elements that could undermine its effectiveness, according to Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission …

2024-08-20 16:31

LGBTQ+ activists and supporters rally in Nepal's capital during annual Pride parade

After years of struggle, gay couples were able to register same-sex marriages for the first time in Nov 2023, following a Supreme Court order.

2024-08-20 16:08