SOCIETY
Sagarmatha Sambaad: Stakeholders advocate for increasing clean energy production
Sagarmatha Sambaad: Stakeholders advocate for increasing cle...
Speakers of a session on 'Powering the future: Harnessing clean energy' organized as part of the ongoing Sagarmatha Sambaad argued enhanced use of clean energy was imperative to boost electricity production and promote export of clean energy.
May 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Azerbaijan urged to invest in Nepal’s hydropower sector
Azerbaijan urged to invest in Nepal’s hydropower sector
During a meeting with Mukhtar Babayev, COP29 President and Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Climate Issues in Kathmandu on Friday, AIDIA Founding President Sunil KC emphasized the potential for bilateral economic cooperation, particularly in clean energy.
May 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Three injured in Khukuri attack during Tarun Dal Lamjung convention
Three injured in Khukuri attack during Tarun Dal Lamjung con...
At least three people were injured in a khukuri attack following a clash between rival factions of Tarun Dal — the youth wing of the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) — during its ongoing district convention in Lamjung.
May 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Worker electrocuted to death after power line activated without warning
Worker electrocuted to death after power line activated with...
Preliminary reports suggest that the fatal accident occurred because the NEA switched on the power line while Pariyar was still working on it, without notifying him in advance.
May 17, 2025
Health
Minister Paudel approves strategy for palliative care of patients with serious chronic ill...
Minister Paudel approves strategy for palliative care of pat...
Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has approved the National Strategy for Palliative Care in Nepal 2025–2035, aimed at providing care and treatment for patients with life-limiting and complex illnesses.
May 17, 2025
International
Nine reported killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine
Nine reported killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Uk...
The Sumy regional military administration said seven other people were injured in the town of Bilopillia on Saturday morning as the minibus travelled to the regional capital Sumy, close to Russia's border.
May 17, 2025
POLITICS
Japan's Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Akiko pays courtesy call on FM Rana
Japan's Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Akiko pays courtes...
Minister Akiko, who is currently in Nepal to participate in the Sagarmatha Sambaad, met Rana during a sideline meeting at Soaltee hotel, the venue for the Sambaad program.
May 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Home Minister Lekhak inspects Everest Base Camp
Home Minister Lekhak inspects Everest Base Camp
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak conducted an inspection visit to the Everest Base Camp area. He reached Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-4 on Saturday to assess the condition of climbers during the tourist season and observe peace and security.
May 17, 2025
POLITICS
Left unity better with right ideology: PM Oli
Left unity better with right ideology: PM Oli
Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has said that it is not possible to bring those who have turned to many directions into leftist unity without right ideology.
May 17, 2025
SOCIETY
KMC offers free skills training in 34 subjects for 2,082 individuals, Invites applications
KMC offers free skills training in 34 subjects for 2,082 ind...
Engineer Shailendra Jha, the coordinator of the Skills Fair Implementation Committee, said that the fair, starting from May 21, will offer training in 34 subjects across 10 sectors.
May 17, 2025