Monday, October 14th, 2024

Reminiscing last week: Key developments in Nepal

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: This past week has been marked by significant governmental activity and public interest across various sectors in Nepal. The energy sector has come under scrutiny, with Energy Minister Deepak Khadka seeking clarification from Kulman[ ... ]

Construction of Gautam Buddha Int’l Cricket Stadium in Bharatpur progresses uninterrupted

Khabarhub

BHARATPUR: The construction of Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium is progressing steadily, with work continuing even during the Dashain festival. To date, approximately 10 percent of the stadium has been completed. The Bharatpur Metropolitan City[ ... ]

Kathmandu witnesses temperature drop as monsoon retreats

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: With the withdrawal of the monsoon from the country, temperatures have started to drop. In Kathmandu Valley, on Sunday, the minimum temperature fell to 14.7 degrees Celsius, down from 16.5 degrees Celsius the day[ ... ]

Five bodies of Russian climbers yet to be retrieved from Dhaulagiri

MYAGDI: The bodies of five climbers who died during an expedition to Dhaulagiri peak are yet to be retrieved. The bodies of climbers from Russia have remained at an altitude of 7,100 meters, making recovery efforts challenging due to adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain,…

CPN-UML holding Secretariat meeting today

KATHMANDU: The ruling CPN-UML is holding a meeting of its Secretariat today. The meeting will…

PM Oli stresses ‘serious discussion’ on dual citizenship issue

KATHMANDU: The International Coordination Council of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) today donated Rs 51…

All sides’ efforts must to cope with disaster: PM Oli

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has underlined the need for all sides' efforts to…

25 parties registered for local by-elections

KATHMANDU: A total of 25 political parties have registered for the upcoming local by-elections, scheduled…

Sikali Jatra observed in Lalitpur’s Khokana (Photos)

KATHMANDU: Sikali Jatra is celebrated in Khokana, Lalitpur, as an alternative to the traditional Dashain festival. Locals gather around the Sikali Chaur Temple to partake…

Off-season fruits: Health risk for consumers

KATHMANDU: Food is our basic need. Alongside staples like pulses, rice, vegetables, and bread, nature traditionally provided a variety of fruits and vegetables suited to…

Yoga should be made broader in practice: PM Oli

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) KP Sharma Oli has stressed on the need to bring yoga into wider use and practice. At the self-awakening program organized…

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of significant business happenings in Nepal, presented in easily digestible summaries. In the fiscal year 2023/24, a total of 29 water supply projects have been successfully…

Choosing France Tour Nepal 2024 for study opportunities in France

KATHMANDU: Nepali students wishing to study abroad will have a unique opportunity to explore academic options in France during the

Searing heat forces four local levels in Mahottari to close schools

JALESWOR: Most of the schools and campuses have been closed in Mahottari district following scorching heat for the past one

SEE supplementary exam results announced

KATHMANDU: The National Examination Board of Nepal has announced the results of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) supplementary exams for

UK supports 13 Nepali students with fully-funded Master’s degrees

KATHMANDU: The UK has provided support to 13 Nepalis who will pursue fully-funded master’s degrees at UK universities this year.

Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology advises regular eye check-ups for children

KATHMANDU: The Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology has urged parents and guardians to ensure their children…

Death toll from Dengue reaches seven in Gandaki Province

GANDAKI: Seven individuals, including three men and four women, have died due to dengue infection…

Flood survivors worried about the risk of epidemic

Lalitpur: Floods in Nakkhu River last week inflicted huge loss of life and property in…

Farmers left with nothing as near-harvest paddy is washed away

SAPTARI: Bhimraj Mandal of Hanumannagar Kankalini Municipality-1 had planted paddy in two bigaha of land…

Preventing Heart Disease as a Public Health Priority in Nepal

On World Heart Day, an article in an English national daily caught my attention as…

Cooperative Fraud: Dhorpatan Mayor Dev Kumar Nepali sentenced to jail

BAGLUNG: Mayor of Dhorpatan Municipality, Dev Kumar, involved in a fraud case related to millions…

Two cybercrime cases filed against Durga Prasai

KATHMANDU: Two cybercrime cases have been filed against controversial medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai at the…