Kathmandu, October 27 Nepal is set to receive a grant of more than Rs 3 billion (US$20 million) from the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, becoming the first country to have funding allocated under the United Nations climate change framework. The fund’s board approved the allocation at a special meeting held on October […] The post Nepal secures $20 million loss and damage grant, but spending priorities remain undecided appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

When Mohammed Ramzan Ali Miya arrived in Qatar in 2007, he was not looking to become an advocate for migrant workers. With a postgraduate degree in Arabic literature and an interest in Islamic philosophy, he had travelled to the Gulf with a desire to deepen his understanding of the language, culture and legal system he […] The post The man who became a voice for Nepali workers in Qatar appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Three weeks ago, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s political obituaries had all been written. The far-right presidential candidate, Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro, had come out of the first round of the presidential election with a lead that looked impossible to overcome. At 80 years old, Lula seemed […] The post Lula wins a ‘miracle’ election in Brazil. Now comes the hard part: putting the country back on the right track appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 26 The third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) began on Monday with a historic technological milestone, as the Decision Review System (DRS) was used for the first time in Nepali cricket. Defending champions Lumbini Lions marked the occasion with a commanding seven-wicket victory over two-time runners-up Sudurpaschim Royals, making a strong […] The post NPL 3: Lumbini Lions begin title defence with seven-wicket win as DRS makes Nepal debut appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 26 Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is accelerating plans to build a cross-border LPG pipeline and a large storage facility in Sarlahi to address recurring cooking gas shortages caused by natural disasters, road blockages and transportation disruptions. The proposed project involves laying an approximately 131-kilometre LPG pipeline from Motihari in India to Sarlahi in […] The post Nepal plans Rs 30 billion LPG pipeline and storage project to end supply shortages appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Barcelona, October 26 Sapana Khadka, 33, had never dreamed of becoming a bus driver. When she moved to Denmark, she had other things on her mind. She needed to find a job, learn the language, build a life in an unfamiliar country and, above all, reunite with the two children she had left behind in […] The post How a Nepali woman found her place behind the wheel of a Danish bus appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Humla, October 26 Houses in Srinagar, Adanchuli Rural Municipality-3, Humla, appear to be closely connected. Mud-and-stone houses, grain drying on flat rooftops and settlements spread across mountain slopes reflect the area’s distinctive way of life. However, this traditional housing style, practised for generations, also poses challenges for residents in maintaining sanitation and managing livestock. Srinagar, […] The post Humla’s traditional housing poses sanitation challenges as people and livestock share roofs appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 25 Agriculture, Forest and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary has overseen a series of initiatives in agriculture, livestock management and policy reform during her first six months in office, according to a progress report prepared by the ministry. The report covers work carried out since the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) government was formed on […] The post Agriculture minister lists six-month achievements, but implementation remains a challenge appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

The Nepal Premier League (NPL) returns for its third season with bigger international names, growing commercial ambitions and new developments aimed at raising the standard of the competition. With players such as David Warner, David Miller, Andre Russell, Shakib Al Hasan and Jimmy Neesham set to feature, the tournament is bringing some of the world’s […] The post ‘The focus is now on creating opportunities for the next generation’ appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 25 The Nepal government has acknowledged that problems of cross-border occupation and encroachment on the no-man’s-land along the Nepal-India border exist in some areas, but it has not disclosed where the encroachment has taken place. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said mapping of the affected areas was underway through the Nepal-India Boundary Working […] The post Govt acknowledges border encroachment by India but provides no details appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.