WORLD
Russia's GDP could grow 3 pct in 2023: Putin
Russia's GDP could grow 3 pct in 2023: Putin
MOSCOW, Nov. 5: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) could grow 3 percent in 2023.
Nov 05, 2023
SOCIETY
Collection of data regarding the damage to start from today
Collection of data regarding the damage to start from today
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: The work of collecting data on the damage caused by the earthquake in Jajarkot is starting today. The District Administration Office is going to start the work of data collection on the damage caused by the 6.4 magnitude earthquake with its epicenter at Ramidanda of Barekot on Fri...
Nov 05, 2023
OPINION
Brain Drain: A Concerning Trend in Nepal
Brain Drain: A Concerning Trend in Nepal
One of the primary factors driving Nepali students to study abroad is the limited availability of higher education opportunities within the country. Nepal has a limited number of universities and colleges, resulting in intense competition for admission.
Nov 05, 2023
SOCIETY
Four killed in jeep accident in Doti
Four killed in jeep accident in Doti
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Four people died in a jeep accident in Doti while five others were injured.
Nov 05, 2023
POLITICS
Minister Sharma urges media persons to understand sensitivity of information during disast...
Minister Sharma urges media persons to understand sensitivit...
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma on Saturday urged media persons to understand the importance and sensitivity of the information dissemination during the time of disasters.
Nov 05, 2023
SOCIETY
Relief distribution work to begin from today in Jajarkot
Relief distribution work to begin from today in Jajarkot
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Relief distribution work is starting from today in the earthquake-affected Jajarkot.
Nov 05, 2023
SPORTS
Final match of ICC T-20 World Cup Qualifiers to be held today
Final match of ICC T-20 World Cup Qualifiers to be held toda...
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: The final match of the ICC T-20 World Cup Qualifiers will be held today. Nepal and Oman will face each other in today's title match at Tribhuwan University Cricket Ground. The match will start at 11 AM.
Nov 05, 2023
SOCIETY
Seismological team in Jajarkot
Seismological team in Jajarkot
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: A team of seismological experts at National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, Lainchaur has reached Jajarkot to carry out further study and research on the earthquake that occurred on Friday night. The team is led by Senior Seismologist Dr Lokvijaya Adhikari.
Nov 05, 2023
SOCIETY
At least 157 people dead, 197 injured in Jajarkot earthquake
At least 157 people dead, 197 injured in Jajarkot earthquake
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: The death toll from Friday night’s earthquake in western Nepal has climbed to 143. The earthquake of magnitude 6.4 had jolted Jajarkot at 11:47 PM on Friday night, severely affecting the remote hill district as well as neighboring Rukum West. The shallow quake with its epicenter lo...
Nov 05, 2023
Editorial
Jajarkot earthquake: A wake-up call for earthquake preparedness
Jajarkot earthquake: A wake-up call for earthquake preparedn...
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake that jolted Nepal on Friday night has claimed more than 157 lives and injured hundreds others so far. Two important factors for the severity of the occurrence in the Himalayan region were the time and structure. Earthquake does not kill people, it is the structure that kil...
Nov 05, 2023