Amid the intensifying military conflict with Pakistan, the Delhi government has directed all government hospitals and health facilities to ramp up emergency preparedness, including painting a Red Cross sign on hospital rooftops to signify medical facilities from the air.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli vowed to check the felling of Saal trees in the name of scientific forest management. Addressing the second National Forest Promotion seminar organised by the Ministry of Forest and Environment here today, PM Oli acknowledged the importance of Saal trees for causing rainfall. Saal trees should not be used for commercial purposes until these trees are mature, he reminded.
Speaker Devraj Ghimire has said the time has come for politicians to evaluate present national affairs judiciously. Addressing an interaction organised by the Ex-Parliamentarians' Forum on 'Current State of Nepal: Challenges and Opportunities' in the federal capital today, Speaker Ghimire reminded that a positive mindset and analysis are imperative to evaluate the present system because misleading narratives were gaining pace of late.
India has announced a temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India for civil aircraft operations amid rising tensions with Pakistan over the past three days. The operations will remain suspended till 5:29 am India time on May 15, according to a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) issued by India’s aviation authorities. Following India’s precision strikes at nine locations in Pakistan as part of ‘Operation Sindoor’ in the wee hours on Wednesday, New Delhi had announced closure of around 25 airports — close to the India-Pakistan border or housed at key Indian Air Force bases — initially till Saturday 5:29 am in order to keep civilian air traffic away from potential harm.
Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has said climate change is the defining crisis of the present generation. Media needs to play a vital role in minimising the impact of climate change, he stressed. Addressing the inaugural session of the Lomanthang International Media Summit organised by the Nepal Press Union in Lalitpur today, Vice President Yadav viewed media plays a critical role in creating public awareness to prevent climate crises.
Officials from the Centre on Saturday (May 10, 2025), confirmed and released the details of the five top terrorists killed on the intervening night of May 7, 2025 on Day 1 of Operation Sindoor.
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, said terrorism, anarchy and autocracy are threats to democracy and press freedom.
Narainapur, a remote place located beyond the Rapti River in Banke district, has been convenienced with its access to a postal way.
Nepal Women beat Bahrain Women by 9 wickets in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier match at Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday. Batting first, Bahrain scored 41 runs in the stipulated 5 overs, losing one wicket. The match was reduced to 5 overs due to rain and a wet outfield.
A two-day national identity card distribution began in Lo-Manthang rural municipality and Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda in Mustang district yesterday.
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, has said Nepal's richness in natural beauty and cultural diversity is significant factor to promote tourism.
The Group of Seven (G7) nations on Saturday urged India and Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint and called for immediate de-escalation of their military conflict through dialogue. The call by the powerful grouping came amid the continuing escalation of the military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
This year's spring Mt Sagarmatha or Everest expedition season has begun after a seven-member Sherpa team deployed from the ATK Expedition Company opened the climbing gate by fixing ropes on the peak of Everest on Friday.
There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in a few places in the hilly areas of the country including Koshi, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces.
In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry has stated that the government is fully aware of the recent developments and is working to ensure the safety of Nepali nationals in Pakistan. The Nepali Embassy in Pakistan is in regular contact with the students and Nepalis in the country.