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Kumbh Mela, dating back to ancient times, is rooted in the collective spiritual tradition of the Indian subcontinent. The massive participation of pilgrims from Nepal and Bhutan focuses attention on the festival as a religious and cultural (…)

Spotlight - 22 February 2025

Foreign Minister Dr. Rana Addressed 8th Indian Ocean Conference

Foreign Minister Dr. Rana Addressed 8th Indian Ocean Conference

Spotlight - 22 February 2025

The First Group of Auxiliary Workers Departs for Israel

The First Group of Auxiliary Workers Departs for Israel

Spotlight - 22 February 2025

The Winners Of Nepal-Pakistan Friendship T20 Cricket Received Trophy, Medal and Certificate

The Winners Of Nepal-Pakistan Friendship T20 Cricket Received Trophy, Medal and Certificate

Spotlight - 22 February 2025

Government invites Pathibhara cable car protesters for talks

Kathmandu, February 21 — The government’s negotiation team has invited those opposing the construction of the cable car in the Pathibhara area of Taplejung district to come to the table for talks. The team, led by Home Ministry’s Joint Secretary (…)

Ratopati - 21 February 2025

PM Oli highlights governance as a major challenge

Kathmandu, February 21 — Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stated that good governance has become a major challenge. Speaking at the book launch ceremony of "Rajeshkaji Shrestha: Personality and Contribution" on Friday, he emphasized (…)

Ratopati - 21 February 2025

Prachanda challenges Congress, UML to form alliance for 2027 elections

Pokhara, February 21 — Former Prime Minister and Chairman of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist Center), Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', has challenged the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) to form a coalition for (…)

Ratopati - 21 February 2025

Eleven-member subcommittee formed to resolve disputes over Civil Service Bill

Kathmandu, February 21 — An eleven-member subcommittee has been formed to resolve the issues related to the Civil Service Bill, 2024. The meeting of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee held on Friday announced that the subcommittee, (…)

Ratopati - 21 February 2025

Only one in six Japanese citizens has a passport, data shows

TOKYO, February 21 — Only around one in six Japanese citizens hold valid passports, fresh data shows, with the number of residents travelling abroad slowly recovering but still below pre-pandemic levels. The latest rate is far below the half of (…)

Ratopati - 21 February 2025

Eight killed as minivan plunges into drainage in Pakistan's Punjab

ISLAMABAD, February 21 — Eight people were killed and two others injured when a minivan plunged into an open drainage channel in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province early Friday, local police said. The accident took place in the Kasur district (…)

Ratopati - 21 February 2025

NC General Convention will be held as scheduled: Gagan Thapa

Kathmandu, February 21 — The General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Thapa, has stated that the party's General Convention will be held as scheduled. Speaking with the media in Biratnagar on Friday, he mentioned that preparations for (…)

Ratopati - 21 February 2025

Goal of every religion is to serve humanity: President Paudel

Dharan (Sunsari), February 21 — President Ramchandra Paudel has said the ultimate goal of every religion and their sects is to serve humanity. Speaking at a ceremony held after the inauguration of the Shree Krishna Pranami Dharmashala in Dharan (…)

Ratopati - 21 February 2025

Kathmandu ranks second in worst air quality

Kathmandu, February 21 — Kathmandu ranks second in air quality index with an AQI of 208, following Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, which topped the list with an AQI score of 242 at 10:40 am on Friday. According to the AQI (…)

Ratopati - 21 February 2025