POLITICS
Nepal welcomes Gaza ceasefire agreement, urges release of Nepali hostage
Nepal welcomes Gaza ceasefire agreement, urges release of Ne...
Nepal has consistently called for the release of all hostages, including Nepali citizen Bipin Joshi. The government appreciates the efforts of all parties involved in facilitating the agreement.
Jan 18, 2025
SPORTS
ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup: Nepal playing against Bangladesh today
ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup: Nepal playing against Bangla...
The second edition of the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 starts in Malaysia on Saturday. On the first day, six matches will be played, including Nepal's opening match.
Jan 18, 2025
WORLD
Trump, Xi promise a peaceful world over phone call
Trump, Xi promise a peaceful world over phone call
US President-elect Donald Trump spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping via phone before his inauguration on January 20. The two leaders discussed a variety of issues, including the US ban on TikTok. The conversation between Trump and Xi is expected to be beneficial for both countries.
Jan 18, 2025
Market
Two companies granted permission to issue ordinary shares
Two companies granted permission to issue ordinary shares
The SEBON granted permission to Crest Micro Life Insurance Limited and Om Megashree Pharmaceuticals to sell ordinary shares. On January 17, the SEBON approved Crest Micro Life Insurance to issue 2.25 million ordinary shares worth Rs 225 million. NIMB Ace Capital manages the company's share sale.
Jan 18, 2025
WORLD
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, clears way for app to shut down in U.S. as soon as Sunda...
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, clears way for app to shut...
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a new law that would lead to a ban of the social media platform TikTok, clearing the way for the widely popular app to shutter in the U.S. as soon as Sunday.
Jan 18, 2025
International, Lifestyle
Auto driver who took Saif Ali Khan to hospital shares details of harrowing incident
Auto driver who took Saif Ali Khan to hospital shares detail...
The auto-rickshaw driver, Bhajan Singh Rana, who drove an injured Saif Ali Khan from his Bandra apartment to Lilavati Hospital said that when the Bollywood actor boarded his vehicle, he was "soaked in blood". The actor was clad in a white kurta and pyjama, the auto-rickshaw driver added.
Jan 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Westerly winds bring mist and fog
Westerly winds bring mist and fog
The westerly winds have influenced the weather of the Terai belt and Kathmandu valley. Due to this, mist and fog have been reported in some places of these regions. The authorities have requested people to exercise necessary precautions.
Jan 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepali Embassy in Bangkok urges Nepalis not to be tempted by lucrative job offers
Nepali Embassy in Bangkok urges Nepalis not to be tempted by...
The Nepali Embassy in Bangkok has urged Nepalis to avoid traveling to countries including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.
Jan 18, 2025
Editorial
A Ticking Time Bomb
A Ticking Time Bomb
Literally, the Kathmandu Valley sits on a time bomb. With the total open space accessible to the public remaining at a paltry 0.51 percent in the valley, the over 4 million people living here face a great risk of losing their lives whenever a disaster like a big earthquake or a huge fire strikes.
Jan 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Police bust high-voltage drama involving Indian kidnappers, Chinese captive
Police bust high-voltage drama involving Indian kidnappers,...
A police team led by DSP Anil Ghimire, on Tuesday evening, rounded up four Indian nationals and their captive: a Chinese man managing a hotel in Thamel for the last seven years. Wu Huan Huan, was kidnapped by his unsuspecting clients, identified as 33-year-old Ashutosh Datreya Thorat, 40-year-old As...
Jan 18, 2025