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In a significant diplomatic development, Nepal and Qatar have solidified their relationship through the signing of several agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). This move underscores a shared commitment to cooperation and collaboration across various sectors.Nepal and Qatar inked a series of agreements and memorandums of…

The neon lights of Thamel have flickered back to life, casting a vibrant glow over the narrow alleys that weave through Kathmandu's iconic tourist district.After years of slumber, the city's pulsating nightlife hub is stirring once again, beckoning locals and travelers alike to immerse themselves in its electrifying energy.For decades,…

Nepal's food regulatory authority, the Department of Food Technology and Quality Control, has announced plans to test samples of popular Indian spice brands MDH and Everest Masala.This move comes after Hong Kong and Singapore banned the sale of certain products from these brands due to the alleged presence of the carcinogenic pesticide…

Kathmandu - In a surprise announcement, the Government of Nepal has declared a public holiday across the nation for tomorrow to mark the arrival of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is visiting on a two-day trip.The decision to declare the holiday was made during a Cabinet meeting held on Monday, as confirmed by Rekha…

If the Nepal Electricity Authority's plan to establish an underground cable network comes to fruition, Kathmandu Valley may no longer have low tension electric cables running overhead.As part of its efforts to modernize its decades-old, deteriorating infrastructure, the power company announced on Friday that it will begin removing electric…

Since last Wednesday, the government has been issuing e-passports (electronic passports) in place of machine-readable passports (MRP). Service recipients can apply online for the e-passport, which is currently being distributed on a testing phase.There is a provision requiring applicants from Nepal to include their national identity card…

On Sunday, in a ceremony held in Pokhara, Nepal, the Pokhara Regional International Airport, the first project implemented in Nepal as part of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation, was originally inaugurated.The new international airport in Pokhara, Nepal, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal today.A number…

The government has mandated that all vehicles now require embossed number plates. There has been a gradual transition from the current basic number plate to the embossed number plate for all newly registered vehicles.According to the Department of Transportation, old cars should have embossed license plates as well.Government of Nepal…

Pokhara's apartment and house construction projects have recently acquired traction in addition to the city's tourism industry. Pokhara has felt the influence of the recent boom in the apartment and property market outside of the Kathmandu Valley.Pokhara is well-known for its scenic beauty as a vacation spot. This is why tourists from both…

The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men’s national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport’s global governing body. The FIFA World Cup is a quadrennial international men's football championship that will be…