Foreign Minister Khanal leaving for Mauritius today
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal is leaving for Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius today to address the 9th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) 2026 at the invitation of Minister of External Affairs of India S. Jaishankar.
The three-day conference, scheduled to be held from April 10 to 12, is being organized by the India Foundation in association with the Government of Mauritius under the theme "Collective Stewardship for Indian Ocean Governance."
During the event, the Foreign Minister will deliver Nepal's national statement articulating Nepal's perspectives on Indian Ocean governance, the mountain-ocean ecological nexus, and the importance of maritime connectivity for economic development.
On the sidelines of the program, the Foreign Minister is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts.
Minister Khanal is scheduled to return home on April 13. .
Korean Embassy organizes knowledge-sharing program
The Embassy of Korea in Nepal organized a knowledge-sharing program on Wednesday in collaboration with the newly established Nepal-Korea Business Entrepreneurs’ Association (NKBEA).
This initiative aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Nepal and Korea, with a growing emphasis on economic cooperation.
Speaking at the program, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal Tae-Young highlighted the success stories of Nepali workers returning from South Korea, recognizing them as key drivers of Nepal’s economic development, according to a statement issued by the Korean Embassy in Kathmandu.
He emphasized that the Employment Permit System (EPS) should not be viewed merely as a labor initiative, but as a “partnership for human development,” enabling workers to acquire skills, earn income, and return home with the capacity to launch entrepreneurial ventures.
On the occasion, Prem Kumar Gurung, President of NKBEA, highlighted the longstanding labor and cultural ties between Nepal and Korea.
Gold price drops by Rs 4, 300 per tola on Thursday
The price of gold has dropped by Rs 4, 300 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 294, 700 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 299, 000 per tola on Wednesday.
Similarly, the price of silver has dropped by Rs 150 per tola and is being traded at Rs 4, 875 per tola.
Dominant PSG beat Liverpool in quarter-final first leg
Liverpool's Champions League hopes are hanging in the balance after a demoralising defeat by reigning European champions Paris St-Germain - their 16th loss of the season, BBC reported.
Desire Doue's deflected strike looped over the head of Giorgi Mamardashvili to give the Ligue 1 leaders the lead, before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia doubled their advantage with a moment of brilliance.
It means the Reds, who failed to register an attempt on target, have it all to do to stay in the competition in the quarter-final second leg at Anfield next Tuesday.
