2 December 2013
39 Nepalis receive Australian Awards Scholarships
Education Secretary Mr Narayan Gopal Malego and Australia’s Ambassador to Nepal, HE Glenn White, presented Australia Awards to Nepali recipients at a function organised by the Australian Embassy on Monday, 2 December 2013.
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8 November 2013
Australian Embassy funds nine projects worth NPR 13.938 million
On 8 November 2013, Australia’s Ambassador to Nepal, HE Glenn White, presented cheques worth NPR 13.938 million to nine nongovernment organisations in Nepal under the embassy’s Direct Aid Program 2013-14.
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31 October 2013
Reporting in New Media Age
The Australian Embassy, Kathmandu, organised a development program entitled: “Reporting in New Media Age”. The program featured a video conference between journalists in Australia and Nepal aimed at enhancing relations and professional networks between the journalists in the two countries.
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17 April 2013
Medical equipment handed over to Tamakoshi Hospital
The Australian Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires, Mr Damien Dunn, handed over four units of medical equipment to the Tamakoshi Cooperative Hospital run by the Tamakoshi Sewa Samiti (TSS) and the Manthali Multi-Purpose Cooperatives represented by TSS’s Secretary, Mr Suresh Shrestha.
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22 March 2013
Australia introduces a new simplified visitor visa program
Australia’s Ambassador to Nepal, HE Susan Grace, welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement to introduce a new simplified visa program for tourists and business visitors to Australia.
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13 March 2013
Australian Ambassador visits projects in Udayapur, Saptari, Siraha and Dhanusha districts
The Australian Ambassador to Nepal, HE Susan Grace, visited the districts of Udayapur, Siraha, Saptari and Dhanusha to monitor the Micro-Enterprise Development Program (MEDEP) and water, sanitation and health activities supported by AusAID.
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7 March 2013
Australian Embassy Celebrates International Women’s Day 2013
The Australian Embassy marked International Women’s Day 2013 in Kathmandu by celebrating the achievements of women micro-entrepreneurs.
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27 February 2013
Medical equipment handed over to Himalayan Rescue Association
On Wednesday, 27 February, the Australian Embassy’s Deputy Head of Mission, Mr Damien Dunn, handed over medical equipment to the Chairman of the Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA), Mr Santa Subba.
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26 February 2013
Opportunities announced for study in Australia in 2014
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20 February 2013
15 serological centrifuges handed over to Nepal Red Cross Society
On Wednesday, 20 February, the Australian Embassy’s Deputy Head of Mission, Mr Damien Dunn, handed over 15 units of serological centrifuges to the Central Blood Transfusion Service (CBTS) of the Nepal Red Cross Society represented by Mr Sanjeev Thapa, Chairman of the NRCS.
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29 January 2013
Australian Ambassador inaugurates FEDO resource centre
Australian Ambassador to Nepal, HE Susan Grace, on Tuesday inaugurated a training and resource center at the headquarters of the Feminist Dalit Organisation (FEDO) in Kathmandu funded under the Embassy's Direct Aid Program at a cost of NPR 639,000 (AUD 7,518).