Author: Himalaya Post

Virginia- Two books written by Nepali writer are launched by US Senator Books written by the Nepali writer, Pashupati Ghimire, were recently unveiled in Richmond, Virginia, USA, by Senator Schuyler T. Van Valkenburg . Titled “Wandering Words” and “Three Dimensions of Buddhism,” these English-language publications were jointly presented on Sunday at a ceremony attended by Ghimire, the President of the Nepali Community of Richmond, Virginia, Chandra Malla, NACC member Ghanendra Lamichhane,Roshan Ghimire and other distinguished guests. Pashupati Ghimire, a former journalist and writer, had released his latest book, a travelogue titled “Wandering Words” few days ago. The book’s subtitle,...

Kathmandu – India’s Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, paid an official visit to Nepal from March 8 to 10 (Chaitra 26 to 28 in the Nepali calendar). The primary purpose of his visit was to participate in the Third BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture, held in Kathmandu on March 9 (Chaitra 27), aimed at promoting multilateral technical and economic cooperation among the member states of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). During his visit, Minister Chouhan held a bilateral meeting with Nepal’s Minister for Agriculture and...

Kathmandu– The Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) Nepal Chapter, under the leadership of its current Chairman, Mr. Kamal Begani, hosted a significant global event, the World Navkar Mahamantra Diwas, on April 9, 2025, the eve of Mahavir Jayanti. The event took place at Bhagwan Mahavir Jain Niketan, Kathmandu, and was part of a worldwide celebration organized by JITO Apex through its various chapters. More than one crore devotees from over 108 countries participated in the event, marking a remarkable show of unity and devotion to peace, spiritual awakening, and universal harmony. The Navkar Mahamantra holds profound importance in Jainism,...

Kathmandu – Ministers from Nepal and India today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in the agriculture sector. The agreement, signed during the 3rd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting, focuses on improving crop productivity, post-harvest management, and commercialization, while also promoting climate resilience and sustainable agriculture. This MoU is expected to provide renewed momentum to ongoing collaborations between the two countries in these critical areas. It emphasizes the importance of joint efforts to address challenges such as climate change, food security, and agricultural sustainability, with a particular focus on fostering innovation and best practices in agricultural...

KATHMANDU: Nabil Bank has introduced innovative and impactful savings account ‘Nabil Digo Bachat Khata,’ savings account in Nepal with an aim to promote sustainable development and reduce carbon emissions. This initiative aligns with Nepal’s ambitious target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2045 and contributes directly to global sustainability efforts. Through this innovative savings account, Nabil Bank will allocate additional 0.5% per annum of the total deposit amount under this account toward initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions. According to the bank, the allocated amount will be spent on programs aimed at reducing and controlling carbon emissions, such as...