DHADING, Oct 22: This morning, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 on the Richter scale struck the Khari Village Development Committee of Dhading, leading to the destruction of 20 houses and causing damage to 75 additional houses in Jwalamukhi Rural Municipality-5, Kumaltari.

NRNA new leadership takes charge

Published On: October 22, 2023 12:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 22: The newly-elected leadership of the Non-resident Nepali Association (NRNA) assumed office on Saturday. The very first meeting of the Association was also held on the same day and it was chaired by the newly-elected President Dr Badri KC. However, no decision of the meeting has been unveiled.

KATHMANDU, Oct 22: Badrinath Gaire, the Chief District Officer (CDO) of Dhading, has said that there have been reports of landslides and fallen trees in the wake of the earthquake this morning.

Tractor accidents claim two lives in Kailali and Bajura

Published On: October 22, 2023 11:05 AM NPT By: Republica

DHANGADI, Oct 22: On Saturday, two separate tractor accidents led to fatalities in Kailali and Bajura. According to the Sudurpaschim Province Traffic Police Office in Attariya, both incidents resulted in casualties.

Bodies of 4 Nepalis killed in Israel arrive in Kathmandu

Published On: October 22, 2023 09:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 22: The bodies of four Nepali students who tragically lost their lives in an attack by Hamas in Israel have been repatriated to Nepal.

Special worship of Maha Ashtami, Kalratri today

Published On: October 22, 2023 09:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 22: On the eighth day of Navratri, the Maha Ashtami festival is being observed with great enthusiasm, marked by the special worship of Goddess Durga.

KATHMANDU, Oct 22: On Sunday morning at 7:39 AM, a seismic event of 6.1 magnitude occurred with its epicenter located in Dhading, as reported by seismologist Mukunda Bhattarai.

NA officer achieves gold medal in Pakistan

Published On: October 22, 2023 08:15 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Oct 22: Shreejan Baniya, an officer cadet from the Nepali Army, has been honored with the 'Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Overseas Gold Medal' in Pakistan.

Earthquake shakes Kathmandu during Dashain festivities

Published On: October 22, 2023 07:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 22: An earthquake rattled the Kathmandu Valley, just as people were immersed in the celebrations of Dashain, a major Hindu festival.

CHITWAN, Oct 21: Doctors have advised the public to be careful of their food choices during this festive season. They prescribe for limiting the intakes of meat products, beverages and sugary foods during the Dashain festival.