SOCIETY
Two fishermen missing in Rapti river not found yet
Two fishermen missing in Rapti river not found yet
CHITWAN, Sept 8: The two people who went missing while fishing in the Rapti River are yet to be found. They had gone fishing in the river at Jamunaghat of Bharatpur Metropolitan City-27 on Friday and are reported to be missing since then, said Police Inspector Laxman KC of the District Police Office...
Sep 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal forced to squander 700 MW of nighttime hydropower amid rising energy surplus
Nepal forced to squander 700 MW of nighttime hydropower amid...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: With the onset of the rainy season, river water levels in Nepal have risen, leading to increased electricity production as many hydropower projects are operating at full capacity.
Sep 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Pak Embassy hosts annual alumni get-together to honor Nepali graduates from Pakistani inst...
Pak Embassy hosts annual alumni get-together to honor Nepali...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The Embassy of Pakistan held its Annual Alumni Get-Together on Sunday at Hotel Aloft, Kathmandu, to honor Nepali graduates from various Pakistani educational institutions.
Sep 08, 2024
ECONOMY
ADB unveils new road map to tackle key challenges in Asia and the Pacific
ADB unveils new road map to tackle key challenges in Asia an...
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, Sept 8: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an ambitious new strategy to guide its evolution and enhance support for key challenges in Asia and the Pacific. This includes intensified efforts to combat climate change and expand private sector development.
Sep 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Couple buried in landslide, daughter rescued
Couple buried in landslide, daughter rescued
KANKRE VIHAR (SURKHET), Sept 8: Prem Kumari, a ward member of Barekot Rural Municipality-6 and her husband Man Bahadur Chalune, were buried in a landslide that took place in Dhuma of the rural municipality.
Sep 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt to issue receipt with photo and QR code to individuals passing driving license trial
Govt to issue receipt with photo and QR code to individuals...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The government will now issue a receipt with a photo and QR code to those who pass the driving license trial. Since it is currently unable to provide a smart card immediately, the government has decided to include the photo on the receipt.
Sep 08, 2024
BLOG
Mad Honey Hunters gain long-awaited recognition
Mad Honey Hunters gain long-awaited recognition
Honey hunting dwells in Nepal as a lesser-known practice that is only known to a few. This age-old technique is passed from one generation to another harvesting a rare and potent honey also known as ‘mad honey’ from the towering cliffs of Nepal. The Gurung community has practiced the anc...
Sep 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Two brothers arrested on charge of running betting business on '1xBet'
Two brothers arrested on charge of running betting business...
MORANG, Sept 8: Police have taken two brothers from the same family into custody from Biratnagar on charges of being involved in betting.
Sep 08, 2024
SOCIETY
One dies of diarrhea in Banke
One dies of diarrhea in Banke
NEPALGUNJ (BANKE) Sept 8: A person has died due to diarrhea in Janaki Rural Municipality. Holi Teli, 34 of Belhari in ward-5 of the Municipality has died, according to Health Office Information Officer, Naresh Shrestha.
Sep 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Karnali highway blocked by landslide
Karnali highway blocked by landslide
JUMLA, Sept 8: The Karnali highway has been blocked by landslides triggered by last night's incessant rainfall.
Sep 08, 2024