The election of senior Nepali Congress leader to the post of president comes as the governing coalition split over his nomination by the Nepali PM. Veteran Nepali Congress leader Ram Chandra Paudel has been elected the Himalayan nation’s third president since a centuries-old monarchy was abolished in 2008. In the two-man race […]
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Names of national martyrs published in Nepal Gazette
KATHMANDU, March 18: The list of martyrs who attained martyrdom during the armed struggle and the democratic revolution has been published in the Nepal Gazette. The list was published as decided by the Council of Ministers. It may be noted that the Council of Ministers led by Prime Minister Pushpa […]
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What’s next for democracy in Nepal?
The most popular definition of democracy is the one by Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. “Democracy is a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.” Simply, it can be understood that democracy is a system of government where the lawmakers are elected by the people […]
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‘Nepal is ready for its next chapter’
Nepal is due to graduate from its current status, as one of the world’s least developed countries, in 2026. Subhash Nepali, an economist in the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Nepal, has seen the economic progress made in the country, where he was born and raised. There are currently 46 so-called […]
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Chinese Rocket That Delivers Spy Satellites Burns Up Over Nepal Skies
The Chang Zheng 2D ‘Long March’ rocket re-entered the atmosphere on Saturday after more than 200 days in space and burned up over the skies of Nepal, according to astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell. A Chinese rocket which was used to deliver spy satellites into space on Saturday burned up over the […]
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New Thromde (Municipality) “Ka-Ja” opens in Phuentshogling, Bhutan
A new Thromde (Municipality) called “Ka-Ja” has officially opened in the town of Phuentshogling, located on the southern border of Bhutan. The inauguration ceremony was attended by local government officials, community leaders, and residents of the town. The Ka-Ja Thromde covers an area of approximately 21.36 square kilometers and has […]
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Japan and Bhutan join hands to produce sake, a traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage
Japan and Bhutan have entered into a partnership to produce the traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage, sake. The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in this regard on Friday, February 18, 2023. The MoU was signed between the Bhutanese Ambassador to Japan, V. Namgyel, and the President of the […]
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Bhutan Tourism Council Promotes Sustainable Travel for Tourists
The Bhutan Tourism Council has launched a campaign to increase awareness among tourists about the country’s renewed focus on sustainable travel. The initiative aims to promote responsible tourism and encourage visitors to adopt sustainable practices during their stay in Bhutan. The council’s efforts include providing information on sustainable tourism practices […]
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Foreign Secretary Kwatra meets Nepal PM Prachanda in Kathmandu
Indian Embassy described Monday’s discussion as ‘productive’ and covering ‘various sectors, including economic and development cooperation’ Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on February 13 met Nepal’s new Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ in Kathmandu. The meeting marked the first high-level interaction between India and Nepal since the new Left-dominated […]
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India, Nepal agree to add 200 MW to Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur transmission line
Nepal and India have inked an agreement to increase the power import and export capacity through the Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur transmission line from 600 megawatts to 800 megawatts, authorities here said on Sunday. The agreement was reached at the Energy Secretary-level Joint Steering Committee (JSC) meeting in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, on Saturday, according to a press release issued by […]