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The Nepali Embassy in Bangkok has requested the foreign job aspirants to receive labor permits from the government before leaving the country for jobs.

The Embassy informed that the rescue of the Nepalis stranded in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand had been difficult due to not having labor permits with those involved in various works.

Recently, the Nepali Embassy in Thailand rescued some Nepalis forced to work in online scamming. They returned to Nepal on Monday.

They were set free from Myawaddy, a town in the southeastern belt of Myanmar.

The Nepali mission has further requested everyone willing to have foreign jobs not to be lured by hefty income but carry verified document, including work permits.

The filming of ‘Pahad’, directed by veteran filmmaker Tulsi Ghimire, has resumed after being temporarily halted due to his health issues. The shooting, which began on Feb 4 with a formal inauguration, was paused from the second day following Ghimire’s illness. After his recovery, the production resumed on Feb 21 in Gorkha as per the pre-planned schedule.

According to Ghimire, who is also the writer of the film, ‘Pahad’ portrays the harsh realities of depopulated mountain regions due to youth migration, along with the social and economic consequences it brings. “The film captures the story of uninhabited highlands, depicting our responsibilities and the country’s needs. We have carefully selected actors to align with the theme, and I am excited to work with talents from both the old and new generations,” he said.

Now back on set, Ghimire expressed his enthusiasm for the project with renewed energy. The film is produced by Ojaswi KC, while Pramod Pradhan handles cinematography. Pradhan, who has previously worked on films, web series, and television productions in India, collaborated with Ghimire in Anyaya, Koseli, Chino, and Dakshina. After 30 years, Pradhan has returned to Nepal for this film project.

The filming schedule includes 25 days in Gorkha and surrounding areas, followed by 15 days in India, according to Ghimire. Under the Bhagyaratna Films banner, the movie features a star-studded cast, including Bipin Karki, Sunil Thapa, Madan Krishna Shrestha, Renunath Yogi, Arun Kshetri, Ravindra Singh Baniya, and Salona Bajracharya.

A special highlight of ‘Pahad’ is the debut of Panchami Ghimire, the director’s youngest daughter, in a lead acting role. Additionally, his eldest daughter, Bhavana Ghimire, serves as the film’s production designer.

The movie’s technical team includes Ranjit Gazmer as the music director and Bharati Ghimire as the creative director. Rimpoche Lama Thing and Suresh Lama Thing are co-producers, while the film’s Nepal distribution will be handled by Venkatesh Entertainment, and Seven Seas International Films will manage its international release. Royal Bhimsen and Trident Concept are responsible for publicity design.

Following his last directorial venture, Darpan Chhaya 2, Ghimire had taken a brief hiatus from filmmaking. ‘Pahad’ marks his much-awaited comeback as a director.

Bhawana Music Solution has premiered a new Lok Dohori song, ‘Mero Yaad Aaunnara’, capturing the essence of love and longing. Released on Feb 14, the song has already garnered around 200,000 views.

The song, featuring vocals by Samikshya Adhikari and Arjun Sapkota, is penned by Bimal Adhikari and composed by Arjun Sapkota. The music arrangement is done by Kamal Saurag, with Kumar Rana handling the mixing and mastering.

Directed by Bimal Adhikari, the music video stars Bimal Adhikari, Anu Bhandari, Ramesh Adhikari, Sanjeev Bishwokarma, and Adhinayak Man Serchan. Cinematography is done by Rajesh Ghimire, while Shiva Paudel takes charge of editing and color grading. Produced under Bhawana Music Films, the song is available on Bhawana Music Solution’s official YouTube channel.

Director General of Commerce Department of Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China, Chen Jung, and Consul General of Nepal in Lhasa, Laxmi Prasad Niraula, held a meeting today at latter's office.

During the meeting, they discussed various issues including relations between the two countries as well as business, commerce, transit, trade fair and trade facilitation committee meetings, according to the Consulate General of Nepal, in Lhasa.

Stating that the two countries have historic relations, Consul General Niraula extended gratitude for China's continuous support to Nepal.

He expressed the belief that Nepal will get such type of support in the days to come as well.

Lauding the role played by the Consulate General of Nepal to strengthen relations between the two countries, Director General Chen said China was always ready to support in strengthening relations between the two countries and in Nepal's development.

In the meeting, both sides agreed to further strengthen Nepal-China trade, commerce and transit sector as well as to take initiatives to export Nepal's agro products to China.

Similarly, commitments were made to take initiatives to resolve problems seen in checkpoints, developing physical infrastructures there, exchanging visits, participating trade fairs and festivals to be organized in both countries and moving ahead in a coordinative manner for people's welfare, added the Consulate General of Nepal.

Lawmaker Amaresh Kumar Singh has demanded the government unveil details of funds that entered the country through the non-governmental and international non-governmental sectors. He also wanted the government to prove the utility of such funds.

He demanded the details during a Parliament meeting held on Monday.

The House should have access to information about the size of funds that entered into the country through the NGOs and INGOs, Singh said.

He urged the government to issue a White Paper regarding this. He also questioned the government about the reason behind Nepal falling on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Lawmaker Roshan Karki condemned the rape on a 12-year-old girl from Achham allegedly by her adult relative while she had been in India. He demanded the guarantee of justice for the survivor.

Similarly, lawmaker Dhruba Bahadur Khanal drew the government's attention to the need for timely auctions of goods seized for evading taxes.

 "Sugar worth Rs five million has been stored in Maheshpur and it is likely to take Rs 5, 000 to destroy in absence of the lack of its auction on time. Other customs points in the country feature the shortage of seized goods including motor vehicles that are already rusty,” he said.

Similarly, lawmaker Ranju Kumari Jha stressed the need of focusing on to sort out disputes surfaced during an implementation of the Pathibhara Cable Car Project in Taplejung. 

Speaking at a zero hour, she called for undertaking the development endevours through cooperation with the locals rather than ignoring them.

She also urged the locals to be aware of the need for development. She wanted the government to take necessary actions to withdraw Nepal from the FATF grey list.

The 34th Annual Report of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), 2080/81 has been tabled in the House of Representatives.

Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, on behalf of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli presented the report in the HoR session today.

"First International Saga Dawa Running Festival and Himalayan Art Conference 2025" will be held in Solukhumbu on May 10-18 to promote cultural heritage including Himalayan art.

Thekchen Pema Choling Gonpa of Solkhumbu is organizing the program.

Annapurna Media Network will be the media partner of the International Saga Dawa Running Festival and the Himalayan Art Conference.

An agreement was signed amidst a function organized at the Tinkune-based headquarters of Annapurna Media Network on Monday.

Annapurna Media Network General Manager Manoj Basnet, Senior Marketing Manager Pramila Rajak and Tenzing Sherpa, Chairman of Thekchen Pema Choling Gonpa, Secretary Nigma Tendup Sherpa signed the agreement.

According to Tenzing Sherpa, there will be the running competition of 42 km, 21 km, 10 km, 7.5 km and 3 km on the lap of Mt Everest.

The event to be held on Buddha Jayanti will include an exhibition of Himalayan art, an exhibition of art and cultural costumes, a fair with local food dishes and an art competition along with cultural programs.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 3.35 points to close at 2,758.75 points on Monday.

Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 0.60 points to close at 459. 25 points.

 A total of 21,110,619-unit shares of 310 companies were traded for Rs 11. 08 billion.

Meanwhile, Guardian Micro Life Insurance Limited (GMLI) was the top gainer today, with its price surging by 10. 00 percent.

Likewise, Wean Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (WNLB) was the top loser as its price fell by 10.00 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 57 trillion.