POLITICS
US Deputy Secretary Verma pays courtesy call on PM Oli
US Deputy Secretary Verma pays courtesy call on PM Oli
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard R Verma, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday.
Aug 16, 2024
SOCIETY
One arrested on charge of raping two teenage girls in Morang
One arrested on charge of raping two teenage girls in Morang
MORANG, Aug 16: Police have arrested one person on the charge of raping two teenage girls in Morang. Based on the complaint, the Area Police Office, Belbari, arrested 35-year-old Josen Rai of Belbari Municipality-4 on Thursday evening.
Aug 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Traffic obstructed in Rukum Paschim, Jajarkot
Traffic obstructed in Rukum Paschim, Jajarkot
SURKHET, Aug. 16: The traffic along the Bheri corridor was obstructed following a landslide at Bohara of Bheri Municipality-4 in Jajarkot district.
Aug 16, 2024
POLITICS
FM Rana leaving for New Delhi next week
FM Rana leaving for New Delhi next week
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba is set to visit New Delhi next week for an official trip, delayed due to health reasons rather than diplomatic concerns.
Aug 16, 2024
WORLD
Indian doctors step up protests after colleague's brutal murder
Indian doctors step up protests after colleague's brutal mur...
KOLKATA, Aug 16: Indian doctors stepped up nationwide protests and strikes Friday after the rape and murder of a colleague, a brutal killing that has focused outrage on the chronic issue of violence against women.
Aug 16, 2024
WORLD
Thai lawmakers elect Shinawatra heiress as PM
Thai lawmakers elect Shinawatra heiress as PM
BANGKOK, Aug 16: The 37-year-old daughter of billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra became Thailand's prime minister Friday, the third member of the influential but divisive clan to lead the country.
Aug 16, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal Oil Corporation slashes fuel price
Nepal Oil Corporation slashes fuel price
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has slashed the price of petroleum products. A meeting of the NOC Board of Directors held on Thursday took a decision to cut down the petrol price to be effective from Friday.
Aug 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Pedestrian dies in motorcycle-hit
Pedestrian dies in motorcycle-hit
KAILALI, Aug 16: A pedestrian woman has died after being hit by a motorcycle (Se 6 Pa 3331) in Kailali. According to the District Police Office, Kailali, 55-year-old Parbati Chaudhari of Kailari Rural Municipality-2 died while undergoing treatment.
Aug 16, 2024
POLITICS
Six parliamentary committees meeting today
Six parliamentary committees meeting today
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: Six parliamentary committees of the House of Representatives (HoR) are scheduled to hold their meetings today.
Aug 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Teacher dies after being buried in landslide in Khotang
Teacher dies after being buried in landslide in Khotang
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: A teacher has died after being buried by a landslide triggered by a heavy rainfall in Khotang.
Aug 16, 2024