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Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) have been signed for undertaking 10 High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal under the grant assistance of Government of India in Education, Health, and Culture Sectors at a total cost of Rs 625 million.

The Embassy of India, Kathmandu and the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Government of Nepal and Project Implementing Agencies of Government of Nepal signed the MoUs on Tuesday, the Embassy of India, Kathmandu stated in a press release.

These 10 projects include construction of Sanba Secondary School, Mikuwa Khola Rural Municipality, Taplejung, Koshi Province; construction of Ngagyur Nyngma Palyul Dhongag Chholing Monastery, Likhu-Pike Rural Municipality, Solukhumbu, Koshi Province;  construction of Nepal-Bharat Maitri E Library at Shree Rastriya Primary School, Bharatpur Metropolitan City, Chitwan, Bagmati Province;  construction of Health Post Building, Ward-3, Indrawati Rural Municipality, Sindhupalchowk, Bagmati Province; and construction of Health Post Building, Ward-6, Indrawati Rural Municipality, Sindhupalchowk, Bagmati Province.

Similarly, MoUs were also signed for construction of Ninyukharka Secondary School, Dhurkot Rural Municipality, Gulmi, Lumbini Province; construction of Naya Gaun Secondary School Building, Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City, Rupandehi, Lumbini Province; construction of Nepal-Bharat Maitri Hospital Building, Chankheli Rural Municipality, Humla, Karnali Province; construction of Siddhanath Secondary School, Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City, Kailali, Sudurpashchim Province; and construction of Shree Satyavadi Secondary School Admin and  Hostel Buildings, Jayaprithivi Municipality, Bajhang, Sudurpashchim Province.

These HICDPs shall be implemented through Local authorities of Government of Nepal i.e., Metropolitan City, Sub-Metropolitan City, Municipalities and Rural Municipalities, according to the Embassy of India.

The implementation of these projects will help provide better educational, healthcare and cultural facilities to the people of Nepal.

Since 2003, India has taken up over 573 HICDPs in Nepal, including the 10 projects whose MoUs have been signed today, and has completed 495 projects in the areas of education, health, road and bridges, river training, drinking water, electrification,  irrigation, culture, social welfare and creation of other public utilities across all 7 provinces of Nepal at the grassroot level. The remaining projects are ongoing at different stages. 

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is on an official visit to Thailand, held a meeting with his Thai counterpart Paetongtran Shinawatra on Wednesday.

Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, PM Oli's Chief Advisor Bishnu Prasad Rimal, Economic Development Advisor Dr Yub Raj Khatiwada, Chief Secretary Eaknarayan Aryal, Secretary of the Foreign Ministry Amrit Bahadur Rai, among others were also present in the meeting.

Earlier, Prime Minister of Thailand, Shinawatra, welcomed Prime Minister Oli at a government building in Thailand.

According to the Foreign Ministry, an agreement related to collaboration in culture and tourism sectors would be signed after the meeting between the Prime Ministers of the two countries.

Similarly, six different memoranda of understanding would be exchanged between non-governmental and business organizations of the two countries as well as the two prime ministers scheduled to hold a joint press conference.

Likewise, the Prime Minister would participate in a luncheon hosted by his Thai counterpart as well as hold a courtesy meeting with the King of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn, today itself.

He is scheduled to return home on April 5.

The Bhatbhateni Super Market has awarded security guard Krishna Prasad Parajuli.

Security guard Parajali was honored with Rs 511, 000 for retaliating against the people who came to rob the Koteshwor-based Bhatbhateni Super Market during the pro-monarchy protests on March 28.

Appreciating his contribution, the Bhatbhateni Super Market also promoted him by five more grades.

Along with him, other security guards have also been promoted and honored with cash.

Bhatbhateni Super Market owner Min Bahadur Gurung honored them with the cash.

A video of security personnel retaliating against those who came to rob the Bhatbhateni Super Market had gone viral on social media.

Gurung said that the Bhatbhateni Super Market incurred the loss of around Rs 7-8 million from looting and vandalism.
 

Bukayo Saka made a sensational return for Arsenal on Tuesday, scoring in a 2-1 win over Fulham after a three-month spell on the sidelines.

Saka, 23, had not played for Arsenal since injured his hamstring at Crystal Palace just before Christmas, forcing the England star to undergo surgery and a rehabilitation regimen. But he came off the bench in the 66th minute to a boisterous welcome from the Emirates crowd, and he scored Arsenal's second goal of the night with a cushioned header at the back post following a nice flick on from Gabriel Martinelli, ESPN reported.

The second-place Gunners dominated Fulham in the first half, taking the lead in the 37th minute with a shot from Mikel Merino. Fulham reduced their deficit in second-half stoppage time, but Arsenal held on to reduce Liverpool's lead to nine points at the top of the table.

Liverpool can regain their 12-point lead when they face Everton in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta praised Saka's comeback in the prematch press conference and named him on the substitutes' bench for the team's 30th Premier League match of the season against Fulham, according to ESPN.

Saka was on the bench with Raheem Sterling and Leandro Trossard, while Ethan Nwaneri and Martinelli started as wingers.

Fulham remain in ninth place after the setback, but they may be overhauled by both Aston Villa and Bournemouth if either club wins on Wednesday.

Annapurna Media Network has honored the players of Nepal taking part in the 16th World Championship of Yogasana Sports 2025 to be held in Malaysia.

Annapurna Media Network General Manager Manoj Basnet honored them amidst a program held at the AMN’s headquarters in Tinkune on Wednesday.

Five children from the Namuna Children’s Home operated by the Women's Development and Child Awareness Center in Urlabari, Morang, are participating in the competition.

Kiran Magar, Swachha Thapa, Chandani Sewa Darji, Jaya Chaudhary and Sundar Karki are taking part in the competition from the Namuna Children’s Home.

During the National Yoga Games, Kiran and Swachha had won gold medals and Chandani, Jaya and Sundar won silver medals.

“We honored them to boost their energy so that they can represent the country through yoga and sports,” General Manager Basnet said.

On the occasion, Mina Devi Baral, Chairperson of the Women’s Development and Child Awareness Center, said that it is a proud moment for them that the children from the orphanage home are introducing the country to the world through yoga and sports.

There are 68 children in the Namuna Children’s Home.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is on an official visit to Thailand, was accorded a guard of honor in Bangkok on Wednesday.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, ministers and high-ranking officials welcomed Prime Minister Oli where he inspected a guard of honor.

The Prime Minister of Nepal has paid an official visit to Thailand for the first time in the 65-year history of Nepal-Thailand diplomatic relations.

Prime Minister Oli is holding a meeting with his Thai counterpart Shinawatra today itself.

It is expected that this visit would contribute to the expansion of mutual relations and collaboration between the two countries.

According to the Foreign Ministry, an agreement related to collaboration in culture and tourism sectors would be signed after the meeting between the Prime Ministers of the two countries.

Similarly, six different memoranda of understanding would be exchanged between non-governmental and business organizations of the two countries. After the agreement, the two prime ministers are scheduled to hold a joint press conference.

Likewise, the Prime Minister would participate in a luncheon hosted by his counterpart as well as hold a courtesy meeting with the King of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn, today itself.

He is scheduled to return home on April 5.

Kathmandu is set to host UbuCon Asia 2025, one of the largest open-source conferences in the region, this August. The event will bring together international technology professionals, with over 20 IT mentors from various global tech hubs, including Silicon Valley, Europe, and Asia, scheduled to lead sessions. This marks Nepal's first time hosting a conference of this scale.

The organizing committee has announced an extension until April 15 for Nepali professionals and students to submit speaker proposals through the Call for Papers (CFP) portal. The extension aims to encourage local participation. According to conference chair Aaditya Singh, over 50 submissions from more than 10 countries have already been received, but efforts are being made to incorporate more Nepali contributions. This announcement was made during a meeting with the international organizing team on March 30 at St. Xavier's College, the event's host venue.

The conference will feature various session formats, including 30-minute technical presentations, 90-minute workshops, and short lightning talks. Six thematic tracks will cover topics such as artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Early bird registrations for attendees will open in May through the official UbuCon Asia Portal and local ticketing partners.

"UbuCon Asia is an opportunity to strengthen Nepal's role in the tech industry," said a representative from GNOME Nepal, adding that efforts are being made to allocate at least 25 percent of workshop slots to Nepali speakers.

With preparations underway, the international open-source community is closely watching Kathmandu. The April 15 deadline remains for those interested in submitting proposals, while attendees can prepare for registration in May, which will provide access to mentorship roundtables and additional conference activities.

UWS Nepal successfully hosted UK Aid Match R4: From Lessons Learned to Actions, celebrating the achievements of UK Aid Match Round 4 and unveiling its transformative new initiative, Zero Education Poverty on Monday.

On the occasion, Surya Karki, Country Director of UWS Nepal, reiterated the organization’s commitment to inclusive education, stating, “This event is not just about looking back at our impact, but about shaping the future of education. We are committed to ensuring that no child is left behind”

The event featured a high-level panel led by Narottam Aryal, President of King’s College, and panels representing local government from UWS’s working area. The panels addressed key priorities like policy reforms, digitalization, infrastructure development, and teacher training, reads a statement issued by UWS Nepal.

During the program, Municipal leaders praised UWS Nepal’s grassroots approach for its visible impact on student learning and parental engagement.

Further, in an experience-sharing session, municipal leaders commended UWS Nepal’s grassroots strategies for their success in boosting learning outcomes and engaging mothers and families in education. They advocated for a nationwide rollout of UWS Nepal’s holistic approach for sustainable impact.

A second panel discussion explored Nepal’s unseen educational crisis, focusing on foundational literacy, educational financing, and policy gaps.

Experts discussed critical issues in Nepal’s education system, ranging from foundational literacy to financing gaps and policy shortcomings, according to the statement.

Panelists emphasized the need for teacher training, local-language learning materials, parental engagement, integrated learning approaches and equitable teacher-student ratios. They emphasized scaling UWS Nepal's low-cost, community-driven model to ensure sustainable, inclusive education reform.