SOCIETY
4.8-magnitude earthquake hits Mugu
4.8-magnitude earthquake hits Mugu
According to the National Centre for Seismology and Research, an earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck around Jima in Mugu at 2:34 pm on Sunday.
Jun 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Butwal-Narayanghat road completely blocked
Butwal-Narayanghat road completely blocked
After the flood, traffic has completely stopped on the diversion operated for cargo vehicles and also on the alternative road used for small and passenger vehicles at Binayi Khola located in Binayi Triveni Rural Municipality-1, said Superintendent of Police Yadav Dhakal at the District Police Office...
Jun 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Three including father and daughter killed in a motorbike accident
Three including father and daughter killed in a motorbike ac...
The accident occurred when a motorcycle (Ko 33 Pa 9605) en route to Kalabanzar from Chatra-Kanchhi Chowk collided with another motorcycle (Prades 1-02-056 Pa 5864) from the opposite direction.
Jun 29, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 30 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 30 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
The central bank has called for proposals from banks and financial institutions, with the bidding scheduled to be held online at 3 PM on Sunday.
Jun 29, 2025
WORLD
WHO says all Covid-19 origin theories still open, after inconclusive study
WHO says all Covid-19 origin theories still open, after inco...
The global catastrophe killed an estimated 20 million people, according to the WHO, while shredding economies, crippling health systems and turning people's lives upside-down.
Jun 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Mahakali River swells, four-wheelers banned from Sharada Barrage
Mahakali River swells, four-wheelers banned from Sharada Bar...
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sagar Bohara, spokesperson for the District Police Office, the flow in the river reached 115,000 cusecs, surpassing the 100,000 cusec threshold that triggers vehicular restrictions at the barrage.
Jun 29, 2025
ECONOMY
‘Long Traffic Jam’ at Sisnekhola-Nagdhunga Road is history now
‘Long Traffic Jam’ at Sisnekhola-Nagdhunga Road is history n...
Once operational, the tunnel will eliminate the need for vehicles entering or leaving Kathmandu to endure hours-long traffic jams at Thankot/Nagdhunga. Vehicles using the tunnel will complete the stretch within half an hour.
Jun 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Rice imports up Rs 11 billion this year despite national push for self-sufficiency
Rice imports up Rs 11 billion this year despite national pus...
The stagnation in domestic rice production is attributed to various factors including fallow arable land, lack of improved seed varieties, inadequate chemical fertilizers and limited irrigation infrastructure.
Jun 29, 2025
SOCIETY, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
President Paudel participates in rice planting on National Paddy Day (Photos)
President Paudel participates in rice planting on National P...
Highlighting the importance of honoring all forms of labor, including farming, the President said his participation was a symbolic gesture to encourage paddy cultivation and uphold the dignity of agricultural work. He also stressed the need to recognize and respect farmers as the backbone of the eco...
Jun 29, 2025
SOCIETY
President extends best wishes on National Paddy Day
President extends best wishes on National Paddy Day
In his message of best wishes on the occasion of the National Paddy Day today, President Paudel called for expanding food technology associated to paddy noting it was a matter of concern for gradual increment in the import of paddy and rice every year.
Jun 29, 2025