WORLD
Yoon refuses to make statements after arrest: S. Korean investigators
Yoon refuses to make statements after arrest: S. Korean inve...
South Korea's Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) said Wednesday that during the investigation conducted from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. local time, the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol consistently refused to make any statements and declined to allow the questioning proce...
Jan 16, 2025
WORLD
Biden warns in farewell address that an ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich in US threatens future of...
Biden warns in farewell address that an ‘oligarchy’ of ultra...
President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to deliver stark warnings about an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans’ rights and the future of democracy.
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Jan 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Rafting on the Kaligandaki river
Rafting on the Kaligandaki river
Domestic tourists visiting Beni’s 8th Myagdi Festival can now enjoy a new short rafting trip launched Wednesday, running from Jaleshwor to near the festival’s open stage.
Jan 16, 2025
WORLD
Thousands celebrate in Gaza after Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement announced
Thousands celebrate in Gaza after Israel-Hamas ceasefire agr...
Thousands of people took to the streets in Gaza Wednesday night as news broke of a ceasefire agreement and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of bloodshed. Although Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani confirmed the ceasefire would take effect...
Jan 16, 2025
SOCIETY
MoHP to carry out study on Human Metapneumovirus
MoHP to carry out study on Human Metapneumovirus
The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) is going to carry out a study about the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV).
Jan 16, 2025
SOCIETY
HIV-infected still unable to open up
HIV-infected still unable to open up
A total of 454 individuals in Tanahun district are infected with HIV/AIDS. According to the Health Office, the district ranks third in Gandaki Province in terms of HIV cases.
Jan 16, 2025
Market
NRB sets exchange rates for Thursday
NRB sets exchange rates for Thursday
Nepal Rastra Bank has set the exchange rates for foreign currencies for today. The buying rate for one US dollar is Rs 137.89, while the selling rate is Rs 138.49. Similarly, the euro is set at a buying rate of Rs 142.12 and a selling rate of Rs 142.74.
Jan 16, 2025
International
Saif Ali Khan attacked with knife inside house
Saif Ali Khan attacked with knife inside house
According to the police, the accused stabbed Saif Ali Khan with a knife inside his home at around 2 am, following which he was rushed to the Leelawati Hospital.
Jan 16, 2025
POLITICS
29 provisions in Oli-ordinance. Retirement age pushed from 58 to 60
29 provisions in Oli-ordinance. Retirement age pushed from 5...
Similarly, the mandatory retirement age of government employees has been increased from 58 to 60 years. Besides, legal barriers to seizing criminal assets have been removed by the government. The procedural difficulties in seizing criminal assets and tools used in crimes have been scrubbed out.
Jan 16, 2025
POLITICS
Three non-resident ambassadors appointed
Three non-resident ambassadors appointed
President Ramchandra Paudel has appointed non-resident ambassadors for three countries on Wednesday. He has appointed Nepal's resident ambassador to Canada, Bharatraj Paudyal, as the non-resident ambassador to Cuba.
Jan 16, 2025