Asia Nepal Manual machines are still in use in the security system at Tribhuvan International Airport to screen passengers, a sign that Nepalese police seem to be lagging behind in adopting modern crime control technology
Asia Nepal Pangolins are on the verge of extinction in Khotang, a hilly district of Koshi province, due to uncontrolled poaching and smuggling of the highly endangered species
Asia Nepal The Government of Nepal, the EU, and WFP participated in a ceremony to mark the start of construction of a new Humanitarian Staging Area within the premises of the old airport in Pokhara, Gandaki province
Asia Nepal At least 400 foreign mountaineers will attempt to climb the world's highest peak from Nepal in the spring season, Rishi Bhandari, general secretary of the Expedition Operators Association Nepal, told THT
Asia Nepal 156.000 children in Lalitpur district are set to receive measles and rubella vaccine as part of the national vaccination campaign
Asia Nepal The Department of Immigration has started issuing travel permits for domestic and foreign tourists travelling to restricted zones through an online system
Asia Nepal 321 families affected by wild elephant attacks in Jhapa district are awaiting compensation from the government after the animals caused damage to people and property in various places and at different times in the current 2023/24 fiscal year
Asia Nepal The encroachment of arable land near rivers and lakes for infrastructure construction has damaged the bird population in wetlands along the Rapti River in Bhalubang, leading to a shortage of food for the birds
Asia Nepal The third Chief Minister's Cup men's volleyball national tournament is taking place in Kanchanpur, famous for producing national-level players in various sports; this is the first national event held here in 12 years
Asia Nepal The Prime Minister ordered Nepal Drugs Limited to begin production of 20 generic drugs immediately, praising NDL's ongoing drug production initiatives
Asia Nepal An agreement was signed with India to export 10.000 MW of energy over 10 years; other agreements were also signed on earthquake reconstruction, satellite launching and renewable energy
Asia Nepal The government has taken steps to discourage the practice of awarding multi-year contracts for smaller projects as current rules, which permit such contracts for smaller projects too, have resulted in an accumulation of projects enjoying seamless funding
Asia Nepal An increasing number of Nepalis are undergoing cosmetic surgery as a beauty-enhancing treatment, but many raised an alarm on the lack of regulation to govern this sector