KATHMANDU, June 29: In a tragic incident outside the US consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, two individuals, including a Nepali security guard, lost their lives in a fatal shooting. According to Al Jazeera TV, the other victim is learnt to have been the gun-toting armed assailant.

Harishayani Ekadashi being observed today

Published On: June 29, 2023 09:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: Hindu devotees across Nepal are celebrating the Harishayani Ekadashi festival today. The festival is observed on the first day of the four-month holy period of Chaturmas by fasting and worshiping Lord Vishnu, one of the prominent Hindu deities regarded as the protector of the universe.

Motorcyclist at high risk of accidents

Published On: June 28, 2023 09:48 PM NPT By: Pabitra Sunar

KATHMANDU,  June 28: It was an unforgettable day for the Ramesh Itani couple from Matatirtha, which lies on the western outskirts of Kathmandu.

KATHMANDU, June 28: Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has said that as many as 2028 free beds will be available at government health facilities for indigent, helpless and neglected patients beginning Thursday.

KATHMANDU, June 28: Nepali Pashmina entrepreneurs and Mongolian officials have reached an understanding to collaborate for quality testing and analysis of wool fibers and for exchanging knowledge and research works in this sector.

Groom arrested for demanding Rs 5 million in dowry

Published On: June 28, 2023 12:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, A groom has been arrested by the police from the marriage hall for demanding a dowry of Rs 5 million from the bride's side.

TRIBENI, June 28: Twenty-eight migrant workers from Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta east) Nawalpur have died in the course of employment in foreign lands.

Nepal Red Cross Society embroiled in controversy again

Published On: June 28, 2023 10:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 28: The Nepal Red Cross Society is embroiled in controversy once again as political interference and corruption have hindered its operations. The Ministry of Home Affairs recently issued orders for the preparation of its elections, disregarding previous instructions given by the District Administration Office.

Light to moderate rainfall likely across the country today

Published On: June 28, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 28: The country is currently under the influence of the monsoon season, resulting in light rainfall in certain areas of the Koshi and Lumbini provinces during the morning, as reported by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology of the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

Over 147,000 children vaccinated against measles, rubella

Published On: June 28, 2023 08:31 AM NPT By: Republica

DODHARA CHANDANI, June 28: Vaccine against measles and rubella was administered to more than 147,000 children in Kanchanpur district.