SOCIETY
Special worship of Maha Ashtami, Kalratri today
Special worship of Maha Ashtami, Kalratri today
KATHMANDU, Oct 22: On the eighth day of Navratri, the Maha Ashtami festival is being observed with great enthusiasm, marked by the special worship of Goddess Durga.
Oct 22, 2023
SOCIETY
An aftershock of the Gorkha earthquake, not a new event: Seismologist Bhattarai
An aftershock of the Gorkha earthquake, not a new event: Sei...
KATHMANDU, Oct 22: On Sunday morning at 7:39 AM, a seismic event of 6.1 magnitude occurred with its epicenter located in Dhading, as reported by seismologist Mukunda Bhattarai.
Oct 22, 2023
SOCIETY
NA officer achieves gold medal in Pakistan
NA officer achieves gold medal in Pakistan
KATHMANDU, Oct 22: Shreejan Baniya, an officer cadet from the Nepali Army, has been honored with the 'Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Overseas Gold Medal' in Pakistan.
Oct 22, 2023
SOCIETY
Earthquake shakes Kathmandu during Dashain festivities
Earthquake shakes Kathmandu during Dashain festivities
KATHMANDU, Oct 22: An earthquake rattled the Kathmandu Valley, just as people were immersed in the celebrations of Dashain, a major Hindu festival.
Oct 22, 2023
OPINION
Economic Renewal: The Time Is Now for Privatizing Public Enterprises
Economic Renewal: The Time Is Now for Privatizing Public Ent...
The establishment of public enterprises, both on a global scale and within the unique context of Nepal, has been a pivotal chapter in the annals of economic development. In the post-World War II era, a surge of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) emerged worldwide, driven by a myriad of motivations and e...
Oct 21, 2023
ECONOMY
Japan agrees to construct tunnel and flyover at Koteshwar-Jadibuti section
Japan agrees to construct tunnel and flyover at Koteshwar-Ja...
KATHMANDU, Oct 21: The government is going to build a flyover and a tunnel to ease the traffic jams at Koteshwar Chowk that has become an everyday problem in Kathmandu's traffic management. For this, the estimated cost is about Rs 25 billion.
Oct 21, 2023
WORLD
Ukraine spends over 28 billion USD on defense this year: PM
Ukraine spends over 28 billion USD on defense this year: PM
KEIV: The Ukrainian government spent more than 1.031 trillion hryvnias (28.2 billion U.S. dollars) to cover the country's defense needs this year, the cabinet press service reported Friday, citing Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Oct 21, 2023
SOCIETY
Doctors recommend healthy foods with limited intake of meat products, sugary items during...
Doctors recommend healthy foods with limited intake of meat...
CHITWAN, Oct 21: Doctors have advised the public to be careful of their food choices during this festive season. They prescribe for limiting the intakes of meat products, beverages and sugary foods during the Dashain festival.
Oct 21, 2023
ECONOMY
TIA operating at full capacity for the first time in 73 years
TIA operating at full capacity for the first time in 73 year...
KATHMANDU, Oct 21: After 73 years of its establishment, the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is currently operating at full capacity for the first time. The airport has experienced a surge in air traffic, both domestically and internationally, coinciding with the Dashain festival and the peak t...
Oct 21, 2023
SOCIETY
Manakamana cable car service to remain closed for three days during Dashain
Manakamana cable car service to remain closed for three days...
MUGLIN, Oct 21: The Manakamana cable car service is to remain closed for three days, starting from October 23, during the Dashain festival. The service is operated by the Manakamana Darshan Pvt Ltd.
Oct 21, 2023