Nepal’s reconstruction fund receives over Rs 10 million from LIC Nepal

November 24, 2025 8:00 PM

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Nepal’s reconstruction fund receives over Rs 10 million from LIC Nepal

The Physical Infrastructure Reconstruction Fund established by the Government of Nepal has received 10.1 million rupees from Life Insurance Corporation Nepal.     Nepal’s Finance Minister Rameshwor Prasad Khanal received the voucher. Likewise, the employees of F1 Soft International, E-Sewa and Fonepay Payment Service Limited contributed Rs 7.5 million to the Fund.     The Fund is established by the government for the reconstruction of physical structures damaged from arson and vandalism during t...

Talks Begin Between Gen-Z Representatives and Local Administration in Nepal’s Bara District

November 21, 2025 8:16 PM

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Talks Begin Between Gen-Z Representatives and Local Administration in Nepal’s Bara District

Talks have begun between representatives of Gen-Z and the local administration at the Armed Police Force headquarters in Pathlaiya in Bara District of Nepal. Eighteen people from the Gen-Z group, along with Chief District Officer and heads of various security agencies, are participating in the discussions on behalf of the local administration on Friday evening.     The situation in Bara had been tense due to conflicts between Gen-Z groups and CPN (UML) cadres in Simara, which led to a two-day cu...

Nepal Eases Entry Fee Rules for Upper Mustang Tourists

November 20, 2025 10:26 PM

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Nepal Eases Entry Fee Rules for Upper Mustang Tourists

Nepal has decided to relax the rule related to the fee for foreigners willing to visit the Upper Mustang region of western Nepal, a naturally beautiful but geopolitically sensitive area due to its proximity to the Nepal-China border. A cabinet meeting recently decided to remove the flat fee of US$ 500 per person for a 10-day visit and replace it with a fee of US$ 50 per person per day, or an equivalent amount in foreign currency. The government said the move was taken to promote tourism in the a...

India Hands Over Modular Bridge to Nepal for Post-Disaster Recovery

November 20, 2025 9:08 PM

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India Hands Over Modular Bridge to Nepal for Post-Disaster Recovery

Ambassador of India to Nepal handed over complete set of a 70-meter modular bridge and specialized launching tools to the Minister of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Government of Nepal in a ceremony held in Hetauda, on 20 November 2025. The Government of India will be delivering a total of ten such 70-meter and higher span bridges requested by the Government of Nepal after the devastating rains in October 2025, which affected eastern Nepal. The ten bailey bridges worth more than NPR 73 c...

Nepal NHRC Warns Against Speeches Threatening Peace

November 19, 2025 9:39 PM

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Nepal NHRC Warns Against Speeches Threatening Peace

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nepal has urged not to make public speeches that jeopardize peace and security. The government, political parties, campaigners and the general public are made aware of it. Issuing a press statement NHRC urged all sides to be cautious on the free expression in relation to national security and peace.     NHRC has informed that it monitored the arrest of campaigner Durga Prasain and garnered information from the Kathmandu District Police Range, Bhadra...

India and Nepal sign Letter of Exchange to amend transit protocol, boosting rail connectivity and trade

November 14, 2025 6:42 AM

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India and Nepal sign Letter of Exchange to amend transit protocol, boosting rail connectivity and trade

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a bilateral meeting with his Nepalese counterpart Anil Kumar Sinha in New Delhi yesterday. During the meeting, both countries exchanged a Letter of Exchange (LoE) amending the Protocol to the Treaty of Transit between India and Nepal.     The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that the letter enables direct rail connectivity along the Jogbani-Biratnagar rail link for both containerised and bulk cargo.       It added that the initiative will fa...

Jitendra Prasad Sonal sworn in as 4th Chief Minister of Madhesh Province in Nepal

October 16, 2025 9:07 PM

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Jitendra Prasad Sonal sworn in as 4th Chief Minister of Madhesh Province in Nepal

Leader of Loktantrik Samajbadi Party Nepal, Jitendra Prasad Sonal, was appointed as the 4th Chief Minister of Madhesh Province of Nepal. In a ceremony held at the Provincial Chief's Office in Janakpurdham, Provincial Chief Sumitra Subedi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to Sonal. The new government includes the Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal (JSPN), Janamat Party, the CPN (Maoist Centre) and the CPN (Unified Socialist).     Sonal had presented a majority of support before the P...

Nepal: Election Commission stresses amending laws and ensuring resources for elections

September 18, 2025 8:31 PM

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Nepal: Election Commission stresses amending laws and ensuring resources for elections

The Election Commission has urged the government of Nepal to ensure the necessary resources, including the amendment to the Voter Registration Act, 2073, to be able to conduct the elections to 275 seats in the House of Representatives within the stipulated time. By November 2, 2025, the number of voters who have reached the age of 18 is projected to reach 18 million 168 thousand 230 18,168,230).     Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal held a meeting at the Election Commission today in relation to the...

Nepal: Damage assessment begins at Ministers’ quarters in Lalitpur post Gen-Z protests

September 16, 2025 8:02 PM

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Nepal: Damage assessment begins at Ministers’ quarters in Lalitpur post Gen-Z protests

Collection of preliminary details of loss and damage incurred in the Federal Ministers' Quarters along with the quarters of the provincial chief and chief minister in Lalitpur during the Gen-Z protests has begun. Just a month back, ministers had moved into the new residences before being burnt by protestors. A total of 27 well-equipped buildings constructed on approximately 52,29,118 ( fifty two lakh twenty nine thousand one hundred eighteen sq ft) land in Bhainsepati for federal ministers, chai...

Nepal President Paudel calls Teej a symbol of love and cultural heritage
राष्ट्रपति रामचन्द्र पौडेल नेपाल आदर्श माध्यमिक विद्यालयको ७५औँ जन्मजयन्ती (हीरक महोत्सव) का अवसरमा काठमाडौँमा शुक्रबार आयोजित कार्यक्रमलाई सम्बोधन गर्नुहुँदै । तस्बिर सौजन्यः राष्ट्रपतिको कार्यालय/रासस

August 26, 2025 7:17 PM

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Nepal President Paudel calls Teej a symbol of love and cultural heritage

Hartalika Teej observed in Nepal today, the Pashupatinath Temple premises appear red from a distance due to women devotees decked in red.   On the occasion of Hartalika Teej today, thousands of Hindu women who are fasting without food and water are visiting the Pashupatinath temple. Pashupatinath Temple gates were open for women devotees from 3 am in the morning. Dressed in red saris and adorned with traditional jewellery and flowers, a long queue of women was seen outside the Pashupatinath...