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WHO Says Rubella Eliminated in Nepal
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday that Nepal has successfully eliminated rubella as a public health concern. “Nepal’s success reflects the unwavering commitment of its leadership, persistent efforts of the healthcare...
Nepal accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, three remaining for entry into force
World Trade Organization
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August 18, 2025
DG Okonjo-Iweala said: "Only through collective action can we restore the health of our oceans – and curbing harmful fisheries subsidies is an important step to this end. I am deeply grateful to Nepal for its leadership as a landlocked...
Nepal starts its hybrid rice project to boost food security
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Nepal took a significant step toward enhancing its food security by transplanting experimental seedlings of hybrid rice varieties at the South Agricultural Science and Technology Park. This effort aims to support the country’s...
Oxfam at World Water Week 2025: Confronting the Escalating Global Water Crisis
Oxfam
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August 19, 2025
Oxfam water and climate experts will be at the World Water Week in Stockholm (24-28 August) speaking to a number of issues including water insecurity in climate-vulnerable regions, the weaponization of water in conflict zones, water governance...
Eleventh Chinese culture talent competition takes place in Nepal
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The 11th edition of a Chinese cultural talent competition for Nepali students took place on Tuesday, offering young participants an opportunity to celebrate and share their appreciation of Chinese language and traditions. Close to 300...
Pristine Nepal Treks & Expedition Unveils Budget-Friendly Everest Base Camp Trek
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 4, 2025
Kathmandu, Bagmati Province , Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pristine Nepal Treks & Expedition, a renowned name in Himalayan adventures, is thrilled to announce its latest offering: a 14-day Budget Everest Base Camp Trek. This new package is...
DHS Statement on Activist Judge Delaying TPS Termination for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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August 2, 2025
For decades, TPS has been abused as a de facto amnesty program to allow unvetted aliens to remain in U.S. indefinitely WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the following statement after a federal judge in California...
Monsoon Havoc in Nepal Claims 43 Lives Since Late May
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Since the monsoon season began in late May, 43 people have died and 116 others have been injured across Nepal, according to a Wednesday evening report issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. The agency...
Hundreds murdered in India, Pakistan following flash floods
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe rainfall and flash floods struck regions of India and Pakistan on Friday, killing more than 280 people and leaving hundreds missing, officials reported. Rescue teams evacuated roughly 1,600 people from mountainous districts in both...
Himalayan floods wipe out Indian village
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) For Urmila Parashpe, a 48-year-old from Mumbai in Maharashtra, surviving the destruction of Dharali was nothing short of miraculous. The town was obliterated in what officials describe as the deadliest disaster to hit India’s Himalayan...
Natural catastrophe erases village, people missing
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A catastrophic natural disaster struck the town of Dharali in Uttarakhand, India, leaving homes destroyed and dozens of people unaccounted for. For Urmila Parashpe, a 48-year-old from Mumbai, survival was a miracle. She was traveling with...
Madhya Pradesh to Host Heartfulness Tri-Nation Tri-Services Lord Buddha Circuit Motorcycle Expedition
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Madhya Pradesh, the heart of Incredible India, will welcome the Heartfulness Tri-Nation Tri-Services Lord Buddha Circuit Motorcycle Expedition from 20th to 22nd August 2025....
Lotus Group Selects MoneyGram to Provide Enhanced Cross-Border Payment Services at Lotus Remit Branches
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
Lotus Group teams up with MoneyGram to offer customers secure, fast cross-border transfers at Lotus Remit branches. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lotus Group Ent Sdn Bhd, an international remittance company...
Legal Remit Announces Strategic Partnership with MoneyGram, a Leading Global Payments Network
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
Legal Remit partners with MoneyGram to offer customers secure, fast, affordable transfers to 200+ countries via app or online. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Legal Remit announced a strategic partnership today with...
US judge halts end of protected status for immigrants
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for tens of thousands of migrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, CBS News reported. Judge Trina Thompson of the...
India Restricts Jute Imports from Bangladesh
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) India has officially restricted the importation of certain jute-related products and ropes from Bangladesh through all land crossings, according to a report by a news agency on Monday. The Indian government has decided that any jute...
India extends ban on some Bangladesh imports
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) India has expanded its ban on certain imports from Bangladesh, now prohibiting select jute products and ropes from entering through all land routes, as stated by reports. Instead, these imports will only be permitted through Nhava Sheva,...
The Trueness Project’s Documentary 'Giving Wings to a Movement' Selected for the Prestigious Silicon Beach Film Festival
EIN Presswire
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August 11, 2025
This selection is a testimony to the impact our story is making by spreading transformation, peace, and authentic truth across cultures and communities. DANIEL, WY, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Trueness Project is...
Canadians of South Asian heritages contribute to vision for provincial museum
British Columbia Government News
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August 6, 2025
CANADA, August 6 - More than 16,000 people of South Asian heritages in British Columbia have provided input for a provincial museum that educates, preserves and celebrates the richness of Canadian South Asian histories, traditions and cultures....
We Ramblers Announces Guided Himalayan Expeditions to Island Peak, Mera Peak, and Lobuche Peak
EIN Presswire
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July 24, 2025
We Ramblers opens 2025–26 bookings for Island, Mera & Lobuche Peak climbs—guided, all-inclusive expeditions for serious Himalayan adventurers BANGALORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Leading Himalayan trekking company, We...