Kathmandu: Two Nepali nationals stranded in conflict-ridden Iran have been rescued with the assistance of the Indian government, the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi confirmed on Tuesday.



Ganesh Prasad Pokharel and Suman Gaire were evacuated from Iran alongside a group of Indian citizens and flown to New Delhi. The embassy stated that both individuals are already on their way to Butwal.



The rescue follows a formal request by Nepal’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Arzu Rana Deuba, who recently urged India to help evacuate Nepalis amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel. In response, the Indian government agreed to include Nepali nationals in its evacuation efforts.



According to Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 16 Nepalis were present in Iran before the rescue. With the latest evacuation, 14 still remain in the country, five of whom are currently imprisoned due to immigration-related issues.



The ministry said diplomatic efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the detained individuals and arrange their safe return home.

Two Nepalis rescued from war-torn Iran with India’s help

Kathmandu: The government has finally enforced the long-pending Vehicle Emission Standard 2082, tightening regulations on vehicle pollution in Nepal. Under the new rule, light vehicles—including two, three, and four-wheelers—must now comply with Euro-5 standards, while heavy four-wheelers must meet the more stringent Euro-6 norms.



The regulation was officially published in the Nepal Gazette, marking a significant shift from the Euro-3 equivalent standards that had been in place since 2069 BS (2012 AD). Nepal first adopted emission norms with the Environmental Regulations 2054, introducing the Nepal Emission Standard 2056 (Euro-1 equivalent), which was last updated more than a decade ago.



The delay in adopting stricter standards has been a persistent concern among environmental experts, who have warned about the growing impact of vehicular emissions on urban air quality.



However, the government has offered concessions for vehicles and parts imported under Letters of Credit (LCs) opened before June 23. These vehicles can still adhere to the older Nepal Vehicle Emission Standard 2069.



The gazette notice clarifies: “Notwithstanding anything mentioned in sub-section (1), vehicles and parts for which the LC was opened or payment was completed via bank before the date of publication in the Nepal Gazette, and vehicles assembled or produced in Nepal using such parts, shall fall under the provisions of the Nepal Vehicle Emission Standard 2069.”



With this move, Nepal aligns itself more closely with international environmental standards, although implementation and monitoring remain key challenges.

Nepal enforces stricter vehicle emission standards after years of delay

Kathmandu: Thirty-five young Nepalis who were lured with promises of high-paying jobs and later held captive in Kashipur, Uttarakhand, have been rescued in a coordinated operation led by Indian authorities and facilitated by the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi.



According to a statement issued by the embassy, the rescue was carried out on Asar 20 following directives from Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The victims, hailing from various districts of Nepal, were reportedly subjected to physical abuse, torture, and extortion by their captors.



The operation was conducted with the support of Uttarakhand Police and local social organization 'Kin India'. Several suspects have been arrested in connection with the case, and investigations are ongoing to identify the full extent of the trafficking network.



The embassy also stated that efforts are continuing to trace and rescue more Nepali nationals believed to be held in other parts of Uttarakhand.



The rescued individuals will be brought back to Nepal after completing the required legal formalities in India.

35 Nepali youths rescued from captivity in Uttarakhand

Kathmandu: Campaigner Nabaraj Bohara, who began a barefoot journey from Surkhet to Kathmandu, has visited Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at the latter's official residence, Baluwatar today.



Bohara had arrived in Kathmandu on June 20, the 31st day of his protest journey, advocating for various issues like Karnali's good governance, development, ecological balance and animal protection.



He had expressed his willingness to meet Prime Minister Oli on June 20.



On the occasion, Bohara familiarized Prime Minister Oli about his experience in course of campaign and the problems facing children in lack of treatment and initiatives taken to resolve these problems.



Suggesting Bohara to launch a campaign with good intention, Prime Minister Oli urged him to move ahead taking care of his health and families as well.



Campaigner Bohara expressed happiness over the opportunity he got to meet the Prime Minister and shared that he would move ahead in a new way with the successful conclusion of first-phase campaign.

Campaigner Bohara meets Prime Minister Oli

Kathmandu: Authorities have imposed a 15-day night travel ban along the BP Highway citing heightened risks from monsoon-related disasters.



A joint meeting of inter-district security coordination committees from Kavrepalanchowk, Sindhuli, and Ramechhap districts reached the decision to enforce the restriction from 6:30 PM to 5:00 AM daily.



The ban will implement to all vehicles except cargo trucks.



According to Kavrepalanchowk District Administration Office, the highway section from Kavre Bhanjyang to Khurkot in Sindhuli has been marked as particularly vulnerable. The heavy rainfall has eroded parts of the road, making night travel especially dangerous.

BP Highway night travel banned for 15 days amid monsoon Hazards

Kathmandu: The national cricket team has been announced today for the ACC Men's U-16 East Zone Cup Cricket Tournament to be held in Malaysia. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a 14-member team led by Bipin Prasad Sharma for the tournament to be held in Malaysia from June 22 to July 5.



The Nepali team including captain Sharma and Vice-captain Suryashu Koirala comprises Shivansh Bajgain, Raunak Srivastava, Parimarjan Yadav, Abhay Yadav, Sachin Bhatta, Sugam Budhathoki, Suyog Bhattarai, Sushil Rawal, Shubham Khanal, Prasidha Jaishi, Joy Thapa and Roshan Shahi.



Ten different teams, including Nepal, are participating in the tournament. Nepal has been placed in Group 'A' along with Singapore, Indonesia, Bhutan and Japan. Group ‘B’ includes hosts Malaysia, Thailand, the Maldives, Hong Kong and Myanmar.



Nepal will play its opening match against Singapore on June 22.

National U-16 Cricket team announced

Kathmandu: The 13th Meeting of the Nepal-China's Xizang Economic and Trade Facilitation Committee (NXTFC) was held in Lhasa on June 17-18, 2025, ushering in a new era in the long-standing trade relationship between the Xizang Autonomous Region (XAR) of China and Nepal. The Nepali delegation, headed by Mr. Bipeen Acharya, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, was welcomed by Co-host Mr Wang Qichun, Deputy Secretary-General of the People's Government of XAR, in a meeting that exuded mutual respect and shared objectives, the Consulate General of Nepal in Lhasa said. A wide range of efforts to improve economic ties were discussed at the meeting. The Nepali side focused on upgrading key infrastructure, including the Araniko Highway and trade hubs like Mustang (Korala), Olangchung gola, and Kimathanka. In order to address payment difficulties, both sides discussed the possibilities of financial cooperation between Nepal and XAR of PRC. Renaming China's Tibet-Nepal Economic and Trade Fair as the "China's Xizang-Nepal Economic, Trade and Investment Expo" and implementing electronic border passes are some examples of creative ideas that highlight the discussions' forward-thinking bent. The 13th NXTFC meeting was held in a friendly and cooperative atmosphere, and it established a solid basis for future collaboration. With dates to be negotiated diplomatically, both parties agreed to hold the 14th meeting in Kathmandu. The Nepali side emphasized the close ties forged over more than 70 years of diplomatic relations and Nepal's unwavering commitment to the One-China Principle. In the afternoon, the Nepali delegation, headed by Mr. Acharya, was treated to a state banquet hosted by Mr. Zhao Peng, Vice Chairman of the People's Government of Tibet. Senior officials from the Consulate General of Nepal in Lhasa, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development made up the Nepali delegation. The Chinese delegation comprised senior officials from the Department of Commerce, the Foreign Affairs Office, China Customs, and other concerned agencies of China's XAR.

13th Nepal-China's Xizang Economic and Trade Facilitation Committee Meeting concludes

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has directed Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak to take legal action against those involved in vandalism and violent activities in Tribhuvan University. During the meeting with TU office-bearers at Singha Durbar on Monday, PM Oli, also the Chancellor of the University, shared that he had drawn the attention of the Home Minister in this regard. Presenting a memorandum to Chancellor Oli, Officiating Vice-Chancellor of the TU, Prof Dr Khadga KC called for peaceful environment by strengthening security provisions within the University. He expressed concern over the release of the perpetrators, despite complaints registered before the police and demanded action against those involved in vandalism. KC shared that TU office-bearers are now working from outside from TU premises due to insecurity. Kirtipur-based Office of Rector, Office of the Dean of Institute of Science and Technology, and Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus were vandalized on March 5 while Kirtipur-based Office of the Vice-Chancellor was vandalized on May 28.

PM Oli directs to take action against those involved in vandalism

Kathmandu: Two people including an Indian national were found dead at Pasikot in Budhanilkantha Municipality-4, Kathmandu. Police said that Indian national Param Narayan Gil, 54, and 28-year-old Anjana Tamang of Galchhi Rural Municipality in Dhading district were found dead at a house located at the premises of Kid Zone School in Budhanilkantha, Spokesperson of District Police Range, Kathmandu, Superintendent of Police (SP) Apilraj Bohara said. SP Bohara shared that Anjana had deep head injuries. Police have initiated further investigations into the case.

Two people including Indian national found dead in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: The Government of India on Friday handed over 40 ambulances to various health institutions across Nepal, reinforcing its continued commitment to strengthening the country’s healthcare infrastructure.



The vehicles were distributed in a coordinated handover ceremony held at four locations: the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, the Consulate General in Birgunj, and the Pension Paying Offices in Pokhara and Dharan. The ambulances were allocated to health institutions across 33 districts, covering all seven provinces of Nepal.



In Kathmandu, 22 ambulances were officially handed over at a formal event attended by mayors, rural municipality leaders, political representatives, and social workers from Bagmati, Karnali, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim provinces. Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy, Prasanna Shrivastava, presented the vehicle keys to representatives of the recipient organizations. Birgunj and Pokhara each received seven ambulances, while four were distributed in Dharan.



Speaking at the event, Shrivastava said that gifting ambulances has been a longstanding initiative under the Nepal-India Development Partnership, aimed at bolstering Nepal’s public health capacity. He highlighted that the initiative reflects the evolving and deepening development partnership between the two countries, built over the past seven decades.



Beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the Indian government for its ongoing support in Nepal’s development, particularly in health services. They noted that the ambulances would enhance healthcare access in remote and underserved regions.



India has been gifting ambulances to Nepal since 1994. With this latest consignment, the total number of ambulances donated to Nepal by India has reached 1,049. Over the years, India has also provided 300 school buses to Nepali educational institutions and, in 2022, donated 200 vehicles to Nepal’s law enforcement and election bodies for logistical support. Most recently, in May 2025, India gifted 15 electric vehicles to Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for use during the inaugural ‘Sagarmatha Sambaad’ summit.

India gifts 40 ambulances to Nepal

Kathmandu: India's civil aviation minister has confirmed the recovery of the black box from the Air India flight that crashed in a residential area of Ahmedabad shortly after take-off on Thursday. The London-bound aircraft was carrying 242 people; only one passenger survived.



The crash claimed the lives of 241 people on board. Authorities have yet to confirm the total number of casualties on the ground, but a local official told the BBC that at least eight residents were killed in the impact.



The sole survivor, British national Vishwashkumar Ramesh, was seated in 11A and is currently recovering in hospital. “I still cannot believe how I made it out alive,” he told reporters.



According to Air India, the flight included 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian.



Rescue teams and forensic experts are working to identify victims. A doctor involved in the process told the BBC that identification is being done through DNA matching, while grieving families await confirmation.

Black box recovered from Air India crash site

Kathmandu: The District Court, Kathmandu, on Thursday ordered Durga Prasain and six others to be remanded in judicial custody on charges of inciting criminal activities during a violent protest in the Capital.



A single bench of Judge Dhruba Raj Karki issued the order in connection with the March 28 clashes at Tinkune, Kathmandu, where Prasain and others are accused of playing a key role in triggering the unrest.



In the same case, the court ordered the release of 32 other individuals on bail.

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