WORLD
Thousands of new files on JFK assassination: FBI
Thousands of new files on JFK assassination: FBI
The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) has announced the discovery of thousands of records related to the assassination of John F Kennedy following searches undertaken to comply with an executive order by United States President Donald Trump, Al Jazeera reported.
Feb 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Garbage piles up in Pokhara amid disposal dispute
Garbage piles up in Pokhara amid disposal dispute
A growing garbage problem is plaguing the streets of Pokhara, a major tourist destination in Nepal. The tourist town’s waste collection has been disrupted for days due to the blockage of the disposal site by locals. The intersections where Pokhara’s main and inner roads meet are overflow...
Feb 12, 2025
SOCIETY
International Day for Prevention of Violent Extremism today
International Day for Prevention of Violent Extremism today
The world observes International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism today. The United Nations called for this international day, which is observed by efforts from intergovernmental organizations, civil society, academics, religious leaders, and the media to raise awareness about countering...
Feb 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Magh Shukla Purnima: Swasthani Vrata concludes
Magh Shukla Purnima: Swasthani Vrata concludes
Today, on Magh Shukla Purnima, devotees will conclude the one-month-long Swasthani Vrata Katha. The ritual, which began on the full moon of Poush, will end as devotees wrap up their month-long fast.
Feb 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Westerly low-pressure system partially affects the country
Westerly low-pressure system partially affects the country
A westerly low-pressure system is partially influencing the country, bringing cloud cover to the hilly regions of Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces, while the rest of the country remains clear, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Feb 12, 2025
SPORTS
Champions League: Real Madrid script comeback to beat Manchester City in first leg of play...
Champions League: Real Madrid script comeback to beat Manche...
Jude Bellingham snatched a stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid twice came from behind to beat Manchester City 3-2 in the first leg of their blockbuster Champions League play-off tie on Tuesday, while Paris Saint-Germain took command of an all-French clash with Brest.
Feb 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Devotees observe Pashupatinath shadow darshan
Devotees observe Pashupatinath shadow darshan
Devotees observed the annual Pashupatinath shadow darshan with great reverence on Tuesday, the day of Magh Shukla Chaturdashi.
Feb 12, 2025
DIASPORA
Seven Nepalis still held captive by Ukrainian Army
Seven Nepalis still held captive by Ukrainian Army
Even as concerns rise about the safe release of Bipin Joshi of Kanchanpur, held captive by Hamas for 16 months, Nepal’s government is largely unaware of Nepali prisoners of war held by Ukraine. Ukrainian forces still hold seven Nepali citizens fighting with the Russian army against Ukraine.
Feb 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Woman’s body found in Jhapa
Woman’s body found in Jhapa
Locals discovered a woman's naked body in Shivsatakshi Municipality-11, Dudhe, Jhapa.
Feb 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Student leaders or glorified goons?
Student leaders or glorified goons?
The assault on two on-duty police personnel by a group of drunk leaders of the student wing of the ruling party CPN (UML) has drawn widespread ire from political leaders and the general public alike after the police opted not to pursue charges against the leader of the assailant group.
Feb 12, 2025