WORLD
Spain flood deaths top 200, more troops join rescue
Spain flood deaths top 200, more troops join rescue
PAIPORTA, SPAIN, Nov 1: Rescuers on Friday raised the death toll in Spain's worst floods for a generation to 205 as the government deployed more troops in an increasingly desperate search for survivors.
Nov 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Injured Japanese tourist rescued from Sagarmatha region
Injured Japanese tourist rescued from Sagarmatha region
SOLUKHUMBU, Nov 1: An injured foreign tourist has been rescued from the Sagarmatha region, home to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest.
Nov 01, 2024
POLITICS
PM Oli visits Chandragiri hill, spends time writing poetic lines
PM Oli visits Chandragiri hill, spends time writing poetic l...
KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli visited the Chandragiri hill on Friday, utilizing the festival holiday.
Nov 01, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC seize 35 bags of plastic flowers
KMC seize 35 bags of plastic flowers
KATHMANDU, Nov 1: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has seized 35 bags of plastic flowers that are prohibited for use.
Nov 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Fireworks continue in Kathmandu Valley during Tihar despite ban
Fireworks continue in Kathmandu Valley during Tihar despite...
KATHMANDU, Nov 1: The trend of setting off firecrackers in celebration has not stopped in Kathmandu Valley during this Tihar festival despite the tight supervision of the security bodies.
Nov 01, 2024
ECONOMY
Bhai Masala prices increase by 30 percent this year
Bhai Masala prices increase by 30 percent this year
KATHMANDU, Nov 1: The prices of Bhai Masala during Tihar have increased by around 30 percent this year. Traders, who have been selling Bhai Masala in Kathmandu's Asan for years, have reported that prices are higher this year compared to last year.
Nov 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Press Council steps up action against Youtube channels spreading fake news
Press Council steps up action against Youtube channels sprea...
KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Balkrishna Basnet, Chairman of the Press Council Nepal, stated that the spread of false and one-sided information constitutes an attack on journalism. He emphasized that the Council is actively working to prevent misconduct masquerading as journalism.
Nov 01, 2024
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