SOCIETY
Seven houses destroyed in fire, property worth Rs 5.4 million gutted
Seven houses destroyed in fire, property worth Rs 5.4 millio...
KATHMANDU, April 23: Seven houses in Birgunj Metropolis-17 were gutted in fire this morning.
Apr 23, 2024
SOCIETY
Truck carrying chemical used in drugs catches fire
Truck carrying chemical used in drugs catches fire
DHADING, April 23: A truck carrying chemicals used in drugs has caught fire.
Apr 23, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepali journalists Sedhai and Kharel awarded second prize at Fetisov Journalism Awards for...
Nepali journalists Sedhai and Kharel awarded second prize at...
KATHMANDU, April 23: Two Nepali journalists, Roshan Sedhai and Samik Kharel, secured second place at the Fetisov Journalism Awards for their investigative piece titled “Nepalis Feel the Human Toll of Qatar’s World Cup.”
Apr 23, 2024
SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
Devotees gather at Balaju Park for traditional ritual shower at Baisdhara (Photo Feature)
Devotees gather at Balaju Park for traditional ritual shower...
KATHMANDU, April 23: Hindu and Buddhist devotees thronged the Balaju Park in the capital on Tuesday to participate in the traditional ritual shower at Baisdhara (22 taps).
Apr 23, 2024
ECONOMY
PPMO blacklists 33 construction companies
PPMO blacklists 33 construction companies
KATHMANDU, April 23: The Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) has blacklisted 33 construction companies, including Pappu Construction Pvt Ltd, for failing to complete various projects on time. The PPMO issued a notice on Tuesday announcing the blacklisting of these companies.
Apr 23, 2024
WORLD
UK Parliament approves Rwanda deportation bill, ending weeks of legislative stalemate
UK Parliament approves Rwanda deportation bill, ending weeks...
LONDON. April 23: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ‘s latest effort to send some migrants to Rwanda finally won approval from Parliament early Tuesday, hours after he pledged deportation flights would begin in July.
Apr 23, 2024
POLITICS
SC refuses to issue interim order in petition against Sudurpaschim province govt
SC refuses to issue interim order in petition against Sudurp...
KATHMANDU, April 23: The Supreme Court (SC) refused to issue an interim order in the writ petition filed against the government of Sudurpaschim province and instead has scheduled a final hearing on May 5 prioritizing the petition.
Apr 23, 2024
POLITICS
Kathmandu to host UNDP Asia Pacific regional meeting
Kathmandu to host UNDP Asia Pacific regional meeting
KATHMANDU, April 23: UNDP Resident Representatives of 35 countries including the Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations are coming to Nepal for the Asia Pacific regional meeting of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Apr 23, 2024
SOCIETY
DoHM cautions of heat wave in West Terai and Madhesh regions for next five days
DoHM cautions of heat wave in West Terai and Madhesh regions...
KATHMANDU, April 23: The government has cautioned the denizens of West Terai and Madhesh regions to take precaution from hot air that could take place for the next five days.
Apr 23, 2024
POLITICS
Is former President Bhandari returning to active politics or poised for a graceful exit?
Is former President Bhandari returning to active politics or...
KATHMANDU, April 23: Nine months after CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli proposed awarding former President Bidya Devi Bhandari a national honor, the party finally honored her during the diamond jubilee celebration of the CPN-UML on Monday.
Apr 23, 2024