Ambassador of India to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, called on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday. During the meeting held at the official residence of the Prime Minister at Baluwatar, Indian Ambassador Srivastava briefed Prime Minister Oli about recent tensions and the scenario developed between India and Pakistan due to a terrorist attack at Pahalgam in India on April 22.
The CPN (UML) has issued a whip to all lawmakers belonging to the party to vote in favour of the policies and programmes brought by the government for the coming fiscal year 2025/26. The Chief Whip of the CPN (UML) Parliamentary Party, Mahesh Kumar Bartaula, on Friday issued such a whip.
Speaker Devraj Ghimire has drawn the attention of the government to the need of making necessary arrangements in view of the developing tense situation between India and Pakistan, and of becoming aware of the security of all Nepalis residing there and the potential problems that may arise. Speaker Ghimire called the government's attention to this matter in the meeting of the House of Representatives on Friday.
A section of the Ring Road along Lalitpur Metropolis-14 these days is enchanted by the sight of the blooming jacaranda trees that line up along it. The place offers vibrant shades of lavender, capturing the attention of passersby. Pedestrians, particularly the younger generation, are found seizing the opportunity to take selfies, photos, and videos against the stunning floral backdrop. Lalitpur Metropolis-14 Ward Chair Amrit Mahat expressed his delight, stating that it's heartwarming to see people enjoying the scenic beauty offered by the flowers.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) was on Friday suspended indefinitely due to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. A cloud of uncertainty had loomed over the future of the ongoing edition since the cancellation of Thursday's match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala midway following air raid alerts in neighbouring cities of Jammu and Pathankot.
Lawmakers have advised the government to be aware of the ongoing India-Pakistan tension and its repercussion in Nepal. They have also called on the government to pay attention to the security of a large Nepali population working in India.
Heavy security was deployed at the vital installations in Delhi on Friday, including government buildings and areas with high footfall, as tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pakistani military targeted several border areas using drones and missiles on Thursday night.
The health of former Prime Minister and Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Socialist) Chairperson, Madhav Kumar Nepal, has improved.
Five hundred and ninety-one athletes are taking part in the Jumla-Rara Ultra Marathon that kicks off here on Saturday, the Karnali Sports Club announced in a press conference today. It said all preparations for the sixth edition of the 51-kilometre race have been completed.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 190,800 per tola today, which was traded at Rs 192,200 per tola on Thursday.
A total of 776 new cottage and small industries have been registered in Jhapa district during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, according to the Cottage and Small Industries Office, Jhapa.
Kathmandu, May 9: The Law Day is being observed by organizing various programmes today. It is marked in commemoration of the day the Pradhan Nyayalaya, Supreme Court, was established in Nepal. With the introduction of Nepal Supreme Court Act, 2008, the Supreme Court was set up on Baisakh 26, 2009 BS. The Supreme Court is observing the Day with special significance every year. The Day is special to foster debate on independent judiciary, rule of law and establishment of the modern justice system. The Supreme Court is organizing a special event this afternoon at the presence of President Ramchandra Paudel and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. (RSS)
Kathmandu, May 9: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Ramnath Adhikari has said that Nepal was at high risk of disaster. Addressing the regional ministerial-level meeting on Integrated Early Warning and Early Action System' in Colombo of Sri Lanka on Thursday, Nepal was at high risks of different types of disasters given its geographic situatedness too. He mentioned that Nepal has recorded huge loss of infrastructures and has suffered economically due to flooding, draught, cold wave, lightning and glacial outbursts every year. On the occasion, Minister Adhikari said that Nepal has stressed the need for common understanding and cooperation among different nations for climate resilience and developing effective pre warning systems, Minister's Secretariat shared. Jointly organized by the Sri Lankan government and the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES), the meeting held discussions on risk, early warning systems, and coordinated efforts related to risk preparedness in African and Asian countries. (RSS)
Addressing the regional ministerial-level meeting on Integrated Early Warning and Early Action System' in Colombo of Sri Lanka on Thursday, Nepal was at high risks of different types of disasters given its geographic situatedness too.
Gulmohar in full bloom on the roadside near the central office of Midwestern University in Birendranagar, Surkhet.