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India's newly appointed Federal Minister S Jaishankar paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Monday.

The Prime Minister, who is presently on an official visit to India, attended the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi who was elected the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive term from the Bharatiya Janata Party.

During the delegation-level meeting with the Indian minister that took place at the Taj Hotel where the Prime Minister is residing, the two discussed the matters relating to Nepal-India relations, bilateral interests, and the implementation of understandings and agreements reached between the two neighbors.

On the occasion, Prime Minister Dahal congratulated Jaishankar on his appointment to the post of federal minister and wished a successful term.  He expressed his hope that the relations between the two countries would further strengthen in the days to come.

Minister Jaishankar thanked the Prime Minister and the Government of Nepal for the Prime Minister's presence in the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister Modi.  He said the Indian government is serious about the implementation of understandings and agreements between the two countries and the progress towards that end is satisfactory.

Prime Minister Dahal's daughter and private secretary Ganga Dahal, Minister for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Padam Giri, Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal, and senior officials from the Embassy and the Indian government were present during the meeting.

The Prime Minister left Kathmandu for New Delhi on Sunday to witness the oath-taking ceremony of Modi.

Following the oath-taking ceremony, the two held a bilateral meeting.

On the occasion, Prime Minister Dahal congratulated his Indian counterpart on assuming office for the third term.

On Sunday evening, Prime Minister Dahal attended a dinner hosted by the President of India.

He is scheduled to return home today. 

Thames International College is organizing the Nepal Social Work Symposium on June 20-21 in Kathmandu, featuring prominent personalities, academicians, and members from civil society.

The Nepal Social Work Symposium is an annual event organized by Thames International College and the Social Work Club of Thames International College. This flagship event brings together distinguished individuals to discuss issues aligned with the annual theme of the Global Agenda of Social Work and Social Development.

The theme for 2024 is ‘Shared Future for Transformative Change’. The symposium aims to facilitate informed discussions on human relationships in Nepal and beyond from various perspectives, unbounded by disciplinary constraints. We believe that such local-level discussions can contribute to regional and global dialogues on the importance of human relationships. In this regard, the symposium serves as a platform for meaningful dialogue and potential collaboration among like-minded individuals and organizations.

The two-day event will gather leading experts, practitioners, intellectuals, and students to deliberate on various issues and ideas through interdisciplinary lenses relevant to our dynamic environment. It will also feature students showcasing their artistic expressions.

Academics, public intellectuals, civil society leaders, politicians, civil servants, non-profit professionals, activists, social workers, media personalities, entrepreneurs, business thinkers, strategists, technologists, economists, writers, poets, artists, and educators are invited as guest speakers.

This year, Thames is making an effort to invite speakers and address topics that resonate with young, aspiring students. High school students can participate as audience members and workshop participants. Students from undergraduate social sciences, business, and technology programs will particularly benefit from the ideas presented at the symposium.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 8.90 points to close at 2,082.09 points on Monday.

Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 0.86 points to close at 369. 05 points.

A total of 11,634,618-unit shares of 314 companies were traded for Rs 5. 49 billion.

Meanwhile, Kutheli Bukhari Small Hydropower Limited (KBSH) and Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited (TVCL) were the top gainers today, with their price surging by 10. 00 percent. Likewise, Janaki Finance Company Limited (JFL) was the top loser as its price fell by 8.67 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 3. 30 trillion.  

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who is on an official visit to India, paid a courtesy call on the President of India Droupadi Murmu on Monday.

During the meeting held at the New Delhi-based Rastrapati Bhawan, matters relating to centuries-old relations existing between Nepal and India and mutual interests were discussed. 

Similarly, the two exchanged views on strengthening the people-to-people relations between the two neighbors, according to the Prime Minister's Secretariat.

The Prime Minister attended the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi, who elected the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive term. Following the oath-taking ceremony, the two held a bilateral meeting.

On the occasion, Prime Minister Dahal congratulated his Indian counterpart on assuming office for the third term.

On Sunday evening, Prime Minister Dahal attended a dinner hosted by the President of India.

The Prime Minister is accompanied by his daughter and private secretary Ganga Dahal, Minister for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Padam Giri, Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal, and other senior government officials during the visit. He is scheduled to return home today.

Gandaki Province Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey is taking a vote of confidence today.

According to the Province Assembly Secretariat, CM Pandey is taking a vote of confidence at a meeting of the Province Assembly scheduled for 3 pm.

Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party leader Pandey, who was appointed the Chief Minister on May 29, is taking a vote of confidence in accordance with the constitutional arrangement.

Pandey, who was appointed as the Chief Minister as per Article 168 (3) of the Constitution, needs the support of 31 Province Assembly members to secure the vote of confidence.

In the 60-member Province Assembly, there are 27 members from NC, 22 from CPN-UML, seven from CPN (Maoist Center), two from Rastriya Prajatantra Party and one independent.

The gold is being traded at Rs 141, 000 per tola in the domestic market on Monday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs 140, 300 per tola.

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 1,825 per tola today.  

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who is on an official visit to India, held a meeting with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Sunday evening.

In the meeting held at New Delhi, Prime Minister Dahal congratulated Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, for taking charge of the country's executive head for the third consecutive time and expressed confidence that the relations between Nepal and India would reach a new height during his tenure.

On the occasion, they discussed various issues of bilateral interest and mutual relations between Nepal and India. Matters related to the implementation of agreements and understandings signed between the two countries in the past were also discussed. 

PM Dahal attended the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Modi on Sunday evening.

The Prime Minister had left Kathmandu for New Delhi on Sunday.

He is accompanied by his daughter Ganga Dahal, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Padam Giri, Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal and other high-ranking government officials.

Prime Minister Dahal is scheduled to return home this evening.

Former Nepali national cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane is to play two matches in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup in the West Indies.

Issuing a statement on Monday, Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) Secretary Paras Khadka informed that Lamichhane had already left for West Indies and will play matches against South Africa and Bangladesh.

Earlier, the CAN had released Sandeep from suspension of all kinds of domestic and international cricket activities since May 1.

After being acquitted by the Patan high court's verdict in the rape case, the CAN had also lifted suspension imposed on him from cricket activities.

Lamichhane has been included in the Nepali team keeping young bowler Pratish GC as a 'traveling reserve', Khadka said.  

"Lamichhane will perform in Nepal's two matches against South Africa and Bangladesh in the West Indies in coordination with the ICC," the press release stated.

The 2024 Cricket World Cup is being played in the USA and the West Indies. Nepal who lost their first match against the Netherlands in the US will play their second match against Sri Lanka in the US on June 12.

Nepal’s leg-spinner Lamichhane could play matches in the USA as he was denied visa by the US Embassy.

After the match, the Nepali team will reach the West Indies to play against South Africa and Bangladesh.