UNRCPD to hold national workshop on SALW control The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal and the Armed Police Forces of Nepal, is set to host a national workshop on Global Instruments on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) control. Nepal 03 Sep, 2024
Asia-Pacific countries to tackle specter of illicit small arms in preparation for global meeting A pivotal gathering of Asia-Pacific countries to tackle the specter of illicit small arms has begun in Kathmandu. Kathmandu 24 Jan, 2024
Evidence shows Hamas militants likely used some North Korean weapons in attack on Israel Hamas fighters likely fired North Korean weapons during their Oct. 7 assault on Israel, a militant video and weapons seized by Israel show, despite Pyongyang's denials that it arms the militant group. World 19 Oct, 2023
Border security challenges: Complicated and menacing Nepal is a major entry point to the Himalayan region. Geographically, it shares borders with India on one side and China on the other. The vast fertile plains of the Tarai share a border with India. The majestic mountains and highlands to the north form the boundary between Nepal and China. Opinion 29 Dec, 2021
Cross-border small arms trade posing security threat in Tarai Sarlahi, June 13 Trafficking of small and light weapons has posed security threats in Tarai districts including Sarlahi, which share the border with India. Such weapons are easily available in markets along the border areas and they are used in... Travel 14 Jun, 2020
Seminar on gun violence, arms smuggling kicks off Kathmandu, March 3 United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific is organising a three-day regional seminar on ‘Gun Violence and Illicit Small-Arms Trafficking from Gender Perspective’ in Kathmandu from... Horoscopes 04 Mar, 2020
Proliferation, misuse of small firearms posing grave threat to security: Police Kathmandu, January 9 The proliferation and misuse of illegal small arms and light weapons continues throughout the country, posing a serious threat to the security of lives and property. According to statistics released by Nepal Police, it... Horoscopes 10 Jan, 2019
UNRCPD holding workshop on gun violence from gender perspective Kathmandu, September 16 The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific, through its regional project on women, peace and security, is set to organise a ‘Workshop for South Asia on Gun Violence and Illicit... Horoscopes 17 Sep, 2018
Pistol, bullets connected to Mhepi shootout seized from a car Kathmandu, October 23 Police seized a revolver from Tankeshwar of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-13 and two bullets from under the seat of a car ‘Ba 5 Cha 9175’ yesterday. The car was hidden at Shree Krishna Auto Workshop in Nayabazar of... Horoscopes 24 Oct, 2017
One injured in shooting at Mhepi Kathmandu, October 22 In a brazen wee-hour shooting, an armed gang of four persons opened fire on a youth at Bahatepokhari in Mhepi. According to Metropolitan Police Range, Kathmandu, Kalyan Gurung, 28, of Gorkha and currently residing in Raniban... Horoscopes 22 Oct, 2017
Through reclusive Wa, China's reach extends into Suu Kyi's Myanmar PANGSAN: China is extending its sway over an autonomous enclave run by Myanmar's most powerful ethnic armed group, sources in the region told Reuters, bolstering Beijing's role in the peace process that is the signature policy of Aung San Suu... Women 29 Dec, 2016
Battle of Aleppo ends after years of bloodshed with rebel withdrawal ALEPPO/BEIRUT/GENEVA: Rebel resistance in the Syrian city of Aleppo ended on Tuesday after years of fighting and months of bitter siege and bombardment that culminated in a bloody retreat, as insurgents agreed to withdraw in a ceasefire. The... Women 14 Dec, 2016
