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Home Minister Gurung returns home

Nepal, Oct. 15 -- Home Minister Sudan Gurung on Wednesday returned home after completing his three-day visit to India. During his visit, Home Minister Gurung took part in the first meeting of the BI... Read More


Minister orders feasibility studies for expansion of Tarigaun, Rara Airports

Nepal, Oct. 15 -- Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadak Raj Paudel has directed the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to initiate studies for the development and expansion of ... Read More


CAAN plans new navigation system to curb flight diversions at Pokhara Airport

Nepal, Oct. 15 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has moved forward with plans to introduce a satellite-based navigation and landing procedure at Pokhara International Airport to reduce f... Read More


Nepal introduces new guidelines to protect mothers' privacy during childbirth

Nepal, Oct. 15 -- The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has introduced new provisions to protect the privacy and dignity of mothers receiving maternity services at health facilities. The Mother and... Read More


25 children rescued while being taken to India to study Tibetan

Nepal, Oct. 15 -- Twenty-five children under the age of 10 who were being taken to Dehradun, India, to study Tibetan have been rescued at the Gaddachauki border crossing in Kanchanpur. Deputy Superin... Read More


More than 1,000 rescued by helicopter from Budhigandaki flood-hit areas

Nepal, Oct. 15 -- A total of 1,044 people, including 70 foreign nationals, have been rescued by helicopter from flood-affected areas of northern Gorkha since Sunday, as damaged roads, trails and bridg... Read More


Kathmandu District Court to remain open during Dashain holidays

Nepal, Oct. 15 -- The Kathmandu District Court will remain open during the Dashain holidays, except on Phulpati and Bijaya Dashami (Tika). According to a notice issued by the court, its office will o... Read More


Nepal can emerge as strategic broker in changing Asia: Prof. Mattoo

Nepal, Oct. 15 -- Nepal can move beyond its traditional role as a buffer or bridge between regional powers and emerge as a strategic broker through diplomacy, stronger institutions and The observati... Read More


Convict in Justice Bam mur*der case arrested with firearms in Sarlahi

Nepal, Oct. 15 -- Babu Thapa, convicted in the murder of then Supreme Court Justice Ran Bahadur Bam, was arrested with firearms from his home in Sarlahi district on Thursday morning. A special team f... Read More


NRB directs banks to designate 24-hour contacts to curb cyber fraud

Nepal, Oct. 15 -- Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has directed banks, financial institutions and payment service providers to designate contact persons available round the clock to help combat cyber fraud and... Read More