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Kathmandu: Consul General of Nepal in San Francisco, Lakshuman Khanal, held a meeting with Bruce Moore, Senior Director of Programs, and Gillian Chandler, Program Manager of the Himalayan Foundation. The meeting focused on various aspects of the Foundation’s support to different communities in Nepal.
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Kathmandu: A meeting was held between Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Nepal, Ruwanthi Delpitiya, and Chief of Army Staff General Ashok Raj Sigdel at Nepal Army Headquarters. The discussion reaffirmed the longstanding friendly relations between Sri Lanka and Nepal and focused on exploring avenues for enhanced defence cooperation between the two countries.
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Kathmandu: UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) President Lok Bahadur Thapa on January 15 inaugurated the annual orientation course on the work of ECOSOC. The programme was organized by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) with sponsorship from the Mission of Portugal to the United Nations.
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Kathmandu – Prime Minister Sushila Karki has appointed Ram Bahadur Rawal, 42, to the role of her Press Advisor, a key post in her Secretariat.
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Kathmandu – Prime Minister Sushila Karki has appointed Ram Bahadur Rawal, 42, to the role of her Press Advisor, a key post in her Secretariat.
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Kathmandu: The eighth Nepal–Bangladesh Commerce Secretary Level Meeting (CSLM) began on January 13 in Dhaka to discuss ways to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries. The Nepali delegation is led by Commerce Secretary H.E. Dr. Ram Prasad Ghimire, while the Bangladeshi side is headed by Commerce Secretary H.E. Mr. Mahbubur Rahman.
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Kathmandu: The Embassy of Nepal in India organized Nepal’s National Yoga Day on January 15. Nepal observes National Yoga Day on Makar Sankranti, which marks the beginning of Uttarayan, a period considered auspicious for yoga and meditation. The occasion highlights the cultural and spiritual significance of yoga in Nepal.
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Kathmandu: Maghe Sankranti, also known as Makar Sankranti, is being observed across the country today.
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Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has said that festivals such as Maghe Sankranti help strengthen brotherhood, mutual harmony, and tolerance among Nepali people. Extending best wishes on the occasion of Maghe Sankranti and Maghi Festival, 2082 BS, the President wished happiness, peace, and prosperity to all Nepalis at home and abroad.
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Kathmandu: An international art exhibition titled “Art in Himalayas 2026” is currently underway at the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) from January 13. The exhibition features 80 artworks by more than 15 artists from Nepal as well as from the United States of America, Australia, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Canada, and Ireland.
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Kathmandu: The Deputy Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations, Gyan Bahadur Magar, addressed the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) Arria Formula Meeting on Peacebuilding, emphasizing the need for strengthened global efforts to address emerging peace and security challenges.
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Kathmandu: Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma met with German Ambassador to Nepal Udo Eugen Volz on January 14. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on further deepening Nepal–Germany relations and enhancing bilateral cooperation.
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Kathmandu: The Nepali national cricket team will travel to Sri Lanka and India for overseas training as part of its preparations for the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup 2026, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
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Kathmandu: The Ambassador of the State of Israel to Nepal, Smulick Arie Bass, held a meeting with Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on January 13. During the meeting, Ambassador Bass congratulated Foreign Minister Sharma on his appointment and conveyed his best wishes for a successful tenure.
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Kathmandu: Nepal played out a 2–2 draw with Sri Lanka in the women’s category of the SAFF Futsal Championship, which began in Thailand on January 13. Sri Lanka took an early lead when Thermika Sivaneswaran scored in the second minute.
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Kathmandu: UN ECOSOC President Lok Bahadur Thapa met with Jonibek Hikmat, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Tajikistan to the United Nations, on January 14 to discuss key issues of global cooperation.
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Kathmandu: Sumnima Tuladhar, Ambassador of Nepal to Denmark, held a constructive and forward-looking meeting on January 12, 2026 with Dr. Christian Bayer Tygesen, Director for Asia, Oceania, Latin America and the Caribbean, and his team. The meeting reviewed the current state of Nepal–Denmark relations and explored ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.
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Kathmandu: The Government of Finland and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement to provide additional funding of Rs 103.79 million to expand the Renewable Energy for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (RERAS) project in Nepal.
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Kathmandu: Dr. Shankar P. Sharma, Ambassador of Nepal to India, participated in the Hindi Day programme organized by the Vishwa Hindi Parishad in Delhi. The event was attended by a large gathering, including the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, senior political leaders, Members of Parliament, and other prominent personalities from across India.
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Kathmandu: The Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nepal, Zhou Pan, met with Minister for Foreign Affairs Bala Nanda Sharma on January 13. During the meeting, the two discussed matters relating to Nepal–People’s Republic of China relations and bilateral cooperation.
