SOCIETY
Newar community in Bhaktapur celebrating Mha puja today, Bhai Tika tomorrow
Newar community in Bhaktapur celebrating Mha puja today, Bha...
BHAKTAPUR, Nov 1: The Newar Community in Bhaktapur district is celebrating Mha Puja (the worship of the self) today and Bhai Tika (Kija Puja) tomorrow.
Nov 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt warns public against using or transporting firecrackers
Govt warns public against using or transporting firecrackers
KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Government authorities have urged the public to refrain from selling and distributing firecrackers during Tihar. Engaging in the transportation and use of firecrackers could result in imprisonment for up to three years and up to 30 000 in fine.
Nov 01, 2024
SPORTS
Nepal defeats England by 6 wickets in Hong Kong Sixes
Nepal defeats England by 6 wickets in Hong Kong Sixes
KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Nepal has secured a remarkable victory over England in the ongoing 20th Hong Kong Sixes, defeating the three-time champions by six wickets.
Nov 01, 2024
ECONOMY
Electricity demand peaked at 1,602 MW on Laxmi Puja, with 253 MW exported to India: Ghisin...
Electricity demand peaked at 1,602 MW on Laxmi Puja, with 25...
KATHMANDU, Nov 1: On the day of Laxmi Puja this Tihar (as of Thursday evening), the country’s peak electricity demand reached a record 1,602 MW, according to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).
Nov 01, 2024
ECONOMY
Jumla exports apples worth 614 million
Jumla exports apples worth 614 million
JUMLA, Nov 1: The mid-western hilly district of Jumla produced over 20,000 metric tonnes of apples this year, exporting half of the produce – more than 9000 metric tonnes – worth 614 million rupees.
Nov 01, 2024
WORLD
At least 158 killed in Spain’s catastrophic floods as authorities continue search for bodi...
At least 158 killed in Spain’s catastrophic floods as author...
BARRIO DE LA TORRE, Spain, Nov 1: Crews searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings Thursday as residents salvaged what they could from their ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 158 lives, with 155 deaths confirmed in the eastern Valencia region...
Nov 01, 2024
SOCIETY
No Tihar festival observed today: Nepal Calendar Determination Committee
No Tihar festival observed today: Nepal Calendar Determinati...
KATHMANDU, Nov 1: The Nepal Calander Determination Committee has stated that although today is the new moon day of Yama Panchak, or Tihar, there is no specific Tihar festival observed today.
Nov 01, 2024
POLITICS
Rabi Lamichhane to be investigated in Butwal for cooperative fraud after Tihar
Rabi Lamichhane to be investigated in Butwal for cooperative...
KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane will be taken to Butwal for investigation soon after Tihar regarding a fraud complaint linked to the Supreme Cooperative in Butwal.
Nov 01, 2024
ECONOMY
NOC reduces diesel, kerosene price by a rupee
NOC reduces diesel, kerosene price by a rupee
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the price of diesel and kerosene by one rupee per liter with effect from midnight today.
Oct 31, 2024
ECONOMY
Thai AirAsia to conduct flights from TIA and GBIA
Thai AirAsia to conduct flights from TIA and GBIA
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: Thai AirAsia is set to conduct flights from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu, and Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA), Bhairahawa from November 3.
Oct 31, 2024