WORLD
Indian duo dies on Everest as record breaker warns of overcrowding
Indian duo dies on Everest as record breaker warns of overcr...
"They fell ill while descending at high altitude. We are working out how to retrieve the bodies," Nivesh Karki, director at Pioneer Adventures, told AFP.
4 days ago
WORLD
Putin faces domestic headwinds but grip on power is tight
Putin faces domestic headwinds but grip on power is tight
Internet outages designed to prevent Ukrainian drone attacks have angered many Russians, the economy is in contraction and the Russian army has been losing ground in Ukraine for the first time since 2023.
4 days ago
POLITICS
NC–UML rotation agreements under pressure across all seven provinces
NC–UML rotation agreements under pressure across all seven p...
While both parties publicly reaffirm their commitment to the coalition, the implementation of leadership transfer agreements has become increasingly complicated.
5 days ago
SOCIETY
Heat wave grips Western Nepal, disrupts daily life
Heat wave grips Western Nepal, disrupts daily life
The Meteorological Forecasting Division had earlier issued a warning of a heat wave in the Tarai regions of Sudurpaschim and Lumbini provinces. According to the division, clear weather conditions and a low chance of rainfall have further contributed to rising temperatures across western Nepal.
5 days ago
POLITICS
US Embassy Public Affairs Chief Mike Harker becomes first serving US diplomat to summit Ev...
US Embassy Public Affairs Chief Mike Harker becomes first se...
Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy in Nepal, has become the first serving American Foreign Service Officer to summit Mount Everest, highlighting Nepal-US ties and the vital role of the Sherpa community.
5 days ago
POLITICS
Lumbini Province to bring people-oriented budget: Chief Minister Acharya
Lumbini Province to bring people-oriented budget: Chief Mini...
Inaugurating today's interaction programme on 'Law, Budget and Plan Formulation and Parliamentary Oversight' organised by the Provincial Good Governance Centre in Bhalubang, he expressed a commitment to bring a people-oriented and development-focused budget reflecting everyone's sentiments.
5 days ago
SOCIETY
Govt announces public holiday for Bakar Eid on May 28
Govt announces public holiday for Bakar Eid on May 28
Spokesman at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ananda Kafle, said that as the Muslim Commission has communicated to the ministry that Bakar Eid (Eid-ul-Adha) falls on Thursday, May 28, a public holiday will be observed on that day.
5 days ago
ECONOMY
Nepal imports goods worth Rs 1.6 trillion in 10 months; diesel and crude soybean oil top t...
Nepal imports goods worth Rs 1.6 trillion in 10 months; dies...
According to import data released by the Department of Customs, Nepal imported 1.144 million kilolitres of diesel worth Rs 130 billion during the review period.
5 days ago
POLITICS
Parliamentary committee directs govt to resolve concerns of construction entrepreneurs
Parliamentary committee directs govt to resolve concerns of...
President Gajurel said, "As halting construction work affects the country's development process, let us resolve existing problems and collaborate and coordinate in nation-building."
5 days ago
SOCIETY
Former PM Karki to launch children’s book “Mitty and the Wild Cat”
Former PM Karki to launch children’s book “Mitty and the Wil...
Also the first female Chief Justice, Karki has dedicated this creation to her grandson. The novel gives a message of immense love, hope and positivity.
5 days ago