WORLD
Pentagon to cut jobs as Elon Musk's DOGE faces backlash
Pentagon to cut jobs as Elon Musk's DOGE faces backlash
The US Defense Department, also known as the Pentagon, said Friday that it will slash its civilian waorkforce by at least 5% beginning next week, Deutsche Welle (DW) reported.
Feb 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy snowfall lashes Pathibhara
Heavy snowfall lashes Pathibhara
Heavy snowfall lashed the Pathibhara (Mukumlung) area of Taplejung. The snowfall occurred last night in Pathibhara, which lies at an altitude of 3,794 meters, and other adjoining areas.
Feb 22, 2025
Market
Value of many currencies goes up
Value of many currencies goes up
According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar is Rs 138.45, while the selling rate is Rs 139.05. Similarly, the buying rate for one euro is Rs 144.95, and the selling rate is Rs 145.58.
Feb 22, 2025
SPORTS
Buttler not taking depleted Australia lightly
Buttler not taking depleted Australia lightly
England captain Jos Buttler expects Australia to pose a tough challenge when they meet in a Champions Trophy Group B clash in Lahore on Saturday, despite missing their pace trio.
Feb 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Rain likely in Koshi, Gandaki today
Rain likely in Koshi, Gandaki today
Light rain with thunder and lightning is possible in a few hilly places within Koshi and Gandaki Provinces today. Some high hill and mountainous areas of the country may see light snowfall.
Feb 22, 2025
WORLD
Hamas names 6 living hostages to be freed on Saturday
Hamas names 6 living hostages to be freed on Saturday
Hamas on Friday released the names of six living Israeli hostages who the militants plan to release from Gaza on Saturday. Under the terms of the ceasefire deal, more than 600 Palestinians will also be freed from Israeli prisons in exchange, according to the Hamas-linked Palestinian prisoners media...
Feb 22, 2025
Editorial
Government Report Card: Just Awful
Government Report Card: Just Awful
The Federal Government's half-yearly report card is out. According to the details released by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, the Prime Minister's Office and 28 other government agencies have achieved work progress of just 4.2 percent against their self-announced targets.
Feb 22, 2025
SOCIETY
India assures safety of foreign students, pledges action in Nepali student’s death case
India assures safety of foreign students, pledges action in...
India has reiterated its commitment to the safety of foreign students including Nepalis, emphasizing that their well-being remains a top priority.
Feb 22, 2025
ECONOMY
Aviation Ministry rejects CAAN's proposal to ban European chopper imports
Aviation Ministry rejects CAAN's proposal to ban European ch...
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) has rejected the proposal of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to ban the import of European helicopters due to safety concerns.
Feb 22, 2025
Literature Cafe
The First Snow
The First Snow
The soft features of her face, brought out by even gentler snow, were dissolving into me. “How is snow in Nepal?” I heard H. ask. “In the Himalayas it must be beautiful.”
Feb 22, 2025