WORLD
Second retired general to join interim Bangladesh cabinet
Second retired general to join interim Bangladesh cabinet
DHAKA, Aug 16: A second retired military general was sworn into Bangladesh's interim government on Friday, one of four new additions to the caretaker administration formed after last week's ouster of autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.
Aug 17, 2024
SOCIETY
Catastrophic flash flood halts traffic movement to Namche, the gateway to Everest
Catastrophic flash flood halts traffic movement to Namche, t...
SOLUKHUMBU, Aug 17: The flash flood that occurred in Thame Khola in Solukhumbu district on Friday has disrupted traffic up to Namche, the gateway to Everest. According to the Area Police Office, Namche, the flood has washed away the trekking trail from Fakding to Namche, disrupting movement between...
Aug 17, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold price rose by Rs 800 per tola last week
Gold price rose by Rs 800 per tola last week
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Gold was expensive by Rs 800 per tola (11.6638 grams) last week, while the price hit the record high value at Rs 150,800 per tola in the Nepali market.
Aug 17, 2024
SOCIETY
Thame Khola flash flood confirmed as a result of glacial lake burst
Thame Khola flash flood confirmed as a result of glacial lak...
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: It has been confirmed that the flood with debris that occurred in Thame, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-5, on Friday afternoon, was caused by a glacial lake burst.
Aug 17, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE escalated 234.43 points to cross 3,000 points; investors gained Rs 374 billion from...
NEPSE escalated 234.43 points to cross 3,000 points; investo...
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week escalated 234.43 points, backed by the increased confidence of the investors amid ongoing bullish market.
Aug 17, 2024
SPORTS
Nepal to host Asia Qualifier for ICC U-19 Men's T20 World Cup
Nepal to host Asia Qualifier for ICC U-19 Men's T20 World Cu...
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Nepal will organize the Asian region qualifying tournament for ICC U-19 Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Aug 17, 2024
SOCIETY
Worker dies after falling off under-construction house roof in Chandragiri
Worker dies after falling off under-construction house roof...
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: A worker has died after falling from the roof of a house under construction in Chandragiri-15, Kathmandu. According to the District Police Range, Kathmandu, the deceased is 44-year-old Arna Thapa Magar of Panchakanya Rural Municipality-1 in Nuwakot.
Aug 17, 2024
SOCIETY
One-way traffic resumes on Araniko Highway
One-way traffic resumes on Araniko Highway
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: One-way traffic has resumed on the Araniko Highway section in Kavrepalanchok.
Aug 17, 2024
SOCIETY
Motorcyclist dies in collision with tractor in Dang
Motorcyclist dies in collision with tractor in Dang
DANG, Aug 17: A motorcyclist died after colliding with a tractor in Dang last night. According to the Area Police Office, Tulsipur, the deceased is 22-year-old Samrat Giri of Dangisharan Rural Municipality-5, Dang.
Aug 17, 2024
SOCIETY
Public holiday in Bagmati and Karnali provinces on Tuesday
Public holiday in Bagmati and Karnali provinces on Tuesday
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The Bagmati Province government has declared a public holiday in the province on August 20, Tuesday, in observance of Gai Jatra.
Aug 17, 2024