KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings to you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more.
UML looking for an excuse to dissolve Parliament: Madhav Nepal
Chairman of Unified Socialist Madhav Kumar Nepal has said the CPN-UML is looking for a reason to dissolve the Parliament. Chairman Nepal stated that UML is looking for a reason to dissolve the Parliament and go to the mid-term elections.
Six die in Baitadi jeep mishap
Six passengers died in a jeep accident in Baitadi. A jeep fell off the road at Jaulek-8 in the district, Chairman of Patan Municipality-8 Harish Bista said.
Four Indian citizens killed in Sindhuli car accident
Four Indian nationals died in a car accident that occurred at Kamalamai municipality-3, Gadhigate in Sindhuli along the BP Highway last night. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) at the District Police Office, Rjkumar Silwal, the car with an Indian number plate (BR 06 DD -687) met with the accident at 12.30 last night after it went uncontrolled.
Three climbers missing in avalanche in Mount Everest
Three Sherpa climbers have gone missing on Mount Everest since Wednesday morning. According to Yuvraj Khatiwada, Tourism Department Director, they have been missing since 9:30 am on Wednesday. Da Chiri Sherpa, Lakpa Tendi Sherpa, and Lakpa Rita Sherpa are among the missing climbers.
Merchandise exports decline in eight months of FY 2022/23
Merchandise exports decreased 29.1 percent to Rs104.80 billion against an increase of 82.9 percent in the last eight months of Fiscal Year 2022/23 compared to the same period of the previous year. According to a recent report on the current macroeconomic situation unveiled by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), destination-wise, exports to India and China decreased 37.5 percent and 4.9 percent respectively whereas exports to other countries increased 6.0 percent.
Team Europe delivers over 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal through COVAX
Nepal received over 1.5 million doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccines donated by the Governments of Austria, the Czech Republic, France, Greece and Italy through the COVAX Facility.
Nuwakot police arrest woman on charges of forcing girls into flesh trade
Nuwakot police arrested a woman on the charge of forcing Nepali women into flesh trade in India. A team from the Nuwakot district police office acting on a tip- off from a victim held Hering Dolma Tamang, known as Sonam, from Bidur, the district headquarters.
Gold traded at Rs 110,800 per tola today
Gold price increased by Rs 1,000 per tola in the domestic market today. According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of fine gold has been fixed at Rs 110,800 per tola and standard gold is traded at Rs 110,250 per tola.
Two baby rhinos found dead in Chitwan National Park
Two baby rhinoceros have been found on the same day in Chitwan National Park. According to the information provided by the park office, the baby rhinos were found dead in the Amaltari sector and Bagai Madi sector.
Nepal Bar demands prompt appointment of Chief Justice
Nepal Bar Association (NBA) has drawn the government’s attention to go ahead with the process to appoint the Chief Justice promptly. At a press meet organized by the NBA today, NBA President Gopal Krishna Ghimire demanded the government appoint the CJ within the next 10 days.
US Ambassador welcomes new cohort of USYC members
Ambassador Dean Thompson, Public Affairs Chief Garrett Wilkerson, and Cultural Affairs Officer Sarah Knight welcomed the diverse batch of 55 members to the U.S. Mission family.
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