SOCIETY
Seven roads in Kathmandu to go one-way starting Feb 19
Seven roads in Kathmandu to go one-way starting Feb 19
According to a notice issued by KMC, the decision was made by the Building Management Committee of the metropolis on December 20. The new traffic rules will take effect from February 19.
Feb 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Makuna elephant death: Task Force completes on-site study
Makuna elephant death: Task Force completes on-site study
The Task Force, which included members Purushottam Sharma, Senior Monitoring Officer at the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Department and other experts, is expected to include safety measures and recommendations in its final report to prevent future incidents.
Feb 13, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal-India agree to finalize Pancheshwar DPR
Nepal-India agree to finalize Pancheshwar DPR
Additionally, the two countries have agreed to release water into the already constructed link canal from Tanakpur to the Nepal-India border. The operational procedure for water release will soon be finalized in accordance with the Mahakali Treaty.
Feb 13, 2025
Market
Ncell launches VoWiFi service, starting with iPhone
Ncell launches VoWiFi service, starting with iPhone
Ncell has launched Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) service to provide quality voice calling services to its customers over WiFi internet. Ncell has launched this service as part of its continuous efforts to ensure access to new technologies for the general public.
Feb 13, 2025
WORLD
India, Pakistan exchange fire across Kashmir border: reports
India, Pakistan exchange fire across Kashmir border: reports
A border ceasefire agreement signed by the neighbours in 2003 has largely held in the decades since, but both frequently accuse the other of breaching it. Last month, India's army said its soldiers killed two rebel fighters along the Kashmir border as they attempted to cross into the Indian-administ...
Feb 13, 2025
WORLD
‘Progress' in push to salvage Israel-Hamas truce: Palestinian sources
‘Progress' in push to salvage Israel-Hamas truce: Palestinia...
Palestinian sources reported progress on Thursday in efforts to salvage the ceasefire in Gaza from its worst crisis yet, with a view to ensuring that Hamas releases Israeli hostages this weekend as planned.
Feb 13, 2025
DIASPORA
3,000 jobless Nepali students in Texas to receive food aid
3,000 jobless Nepali students in Texas to receive food aid
Nepali social activists based in the Dallas Fort Worth area of Texas are collecting food aid for about 3,000 Nepali students by launching a campaign called Community Programme for Students.
Feb 13, 2025
SOCIETY
New DGs appointed in Customs and IRD
New DGs appointed in Customs and IRD
Minister of Finance Bishnu Paudel has made changes in the leadership of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and the Department of Customs. In a reshuffle involving 14 joint-secretaries, he has appointed new directors-general to these departments.
Feb 13, 2025
SOCIETY
NEA begins repairing water pipe that burst in Babarmahal
NEA begins repairing water pipe that burst in Babarmahal
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has started repairing the bulk distribution system (BDS) pipe at Babarmahal which was burst on Wednesday while carrying out horizontal drilling for underground electrical wiring.
Feb 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Shankharapur bus accident: 27 injured people discharged from hospital
Shankharapur bus accident: 27 injured people discharged from...
Twenty-seven of the injured in the accident involving a bus (Ba 2 Kha 7958) of SS Academy in Chabahil on Wednesday afternoon have been discharged from the hospital.
Feb 13, 2025