SOCIETY
Long route passenger bus services from Kathmandu resumes
Long route passenger bus services from Kathmandu resumes
KATHMANDU, Oct 1: Operators of long-route public transport services from Kathmandu to various districts have confirmed that the transportation services have resumed from Monday evening. With the buses beginning to sell tickets, there is now a crowd of passengers at the New Bus Park heading to differ...
Oct 01, 2024
OPINION
Playground of Powerful’s Play!
Playground of Powerful’s Play!
Playing with power! The world’s oldest toy, passed down through centuries like a family heirloom. Kings, emperors, presidents, prime ministers–all took turns, but why stop there? Give the turn to nations with an overinflated sense of importance? Sure, why not? Back in the day, around two decades ago...
Oct 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Death toll from landslide and flood reach 217 with 28 others still missing
Death toll from landslide and flood reach 217 with 28 others...
KATHMANDU, Oct 1: The death toll in the landslide and flooding caused by the recent nonstop rainfall reached 217, while the number of those gone missing stands at 28.
Oct 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Flood victims of Susta return home as water recedes
Flood victims of Susta return home as water recedes
PALHINANDAN, Oct 1: The flood victims of Susta Rural Municipality-5, Nawalparasi West, have returned home after the water receded. Around 200 houses were flooded when the Narayani River embankment collapsed due to continuous rainfall.
Oct 01, 2024
Editorial
Rogue state: On Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah
Rogue state: On Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah
First the pagers exploded. Then came the walkie-talkies. And then, Israel launched a massive bombardment campaign targeting Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed Lebanese-Shia militant group. As it appears, the pager and walkie-talkie explosions were a part of Israel’s coordinated strategy aimed at we...
Oct 01, 2024
ECONOMY
NOC reduces price of petrol by Re 1 per liter and diesel by Rs 2 per liter
NOC reduces price of petrol by Re 1 per liter and diesel by...
KATHMANDU, Sept 30: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the prices of petroleum products to be effective from Monday midnight.
Sep 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Bagmati govt to honor Chaniklal, whose heroic action saved two lives, with cash reward of...
Bagmati govt to honor Chaniklal, whose heroic action saved t...
KATHMANDU, Sept: The Bagmati Province Government has decided to honor Chaniklal Tamang with a cash reward of Rs 150,000 for his heroic efforts during adverse disasters. Bagmati Government Chief Minister Bahadur Singh Lama announced that the government will honor Tamang for saving the lives of two pe...
Sep 30, 2024
SOCIETY
KUKL water supply disrupted in Lalitpur
KUKL water supply disrupted in Lalitpur
PATAN (LALITPUR), Sept 30: Water supply by the Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) has been disrupted in Lalitpur due to the recent flooding and landslides triggered by incessant rain.
Sep 30, 2024
POLITICS
Madhesh Province govt allocates emergency funds for flood victims
Madhesh Province govt allocates emergency funds for flood vi...
MAHENDRANAGAR, Sept 30: The Madhesh Province government has decided to allocate Rs 10 million each to the eight districts in the province for the emergency relief and rehabilitation of the people affected by the relentless rain.
Sep 30, 2024
SOCIETY
Festival market monitoring: 128 commercial firms inspected in two weeks
Festival market monitoring: 128 commercial firms inspected i...
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KATHMANDU, Sept 30: The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC), along with its regional offices, has intensified market monitoring in preparation for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.
Sep 30, 2024