Minister Sita Badi and a UN Women delegation discussed gender equality, women’s empowerment, social inclusion and cooperation in Nepal’s development priorities.
The Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens has informed that nine Social Welfare Council office-bearers have been automatically removed from their positions under the special ordinance.
Minister Sita Badi discussed women’s empowerment, gender equality, child rights, senior citizens’ dignity and social inclusion with UN agency representatives.
The Home Ministry said a youth arrested for allegedly using abusive language against the Prime Minister on social media was released after the Home Minister directed immediate action.
Nepal has welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, calling it a positive step toward peace and stability in West Asia.
Nepal’s Foreign Ministry says an Iranian court has reportedly ordered the release of detained Nepali citizen Amrit Jha.
Nepal has thanked the United Arab Emirates for pardoning 128 Nepali inmates on humanitarian grounds during the holy month of Ramadan.
The recommendation committee has shortlisted four candidates for Nepal Securities Board chairperson and scheduled their presentations and interviews at the Finance Ministry.
The Finance Ministry has amended the supplementary grant procedure to update rules on project approval, cost estimation and recommendations.
The Finance Ministry has invited suggestions on a draft bill aimed at strengthening Nepal’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing laws.