POLITICS
New govt formed in Koshi to avoid mid-term election: CM Karki
New govt formed in Koshi to avoid mid-term election: CM Kark...
MORANG, Oct 15: Newly-appointed Chief Minister (CM) of Koshi Province, Kedar Karki, said the incumbent government was formed in the province to avoid the situation of mid-term election in the province.
Oct 15, 2023
SOCIETY
Five Nepalis missing in Sikkim floods come in contact
Five Nepalis missing in Sikkim floods come in contact
MANGALBARE (Ilam), Oct 15: Five persons from Ilam who were out of contact following the incidences of landslide and flooding in the Teesta River in Sikkim, India, have come in contact with their families.
Oct 15, 2023
ECONOMY
60,000 passengers book tickets in advance at New Bus Park
60,000 passengers book tickets in advance at New Bus Park
KATHMANDU, Oct 15: With the beginning of the great Nepali festival, Dashain, the New Bus Park at Gongbu in Kathmandu is crowded with passengers eager to return home. Although the government has opened advance ticket bookings for Dashain, there has been a rush of passengers going home since Saturday...
Oct 15, 2023
My City, Entertainment, Events, Music
Madonna shines in 'Celebration' tour after near-fatal illness
Madonna shines in 'Celebration' tour after near-fatal illnes...
LONDON, Oct 14: Madonna kicked off her "Celebration" tour in London on Saturday, with a performance that proved her energy, charisma and appetite for controversy were little dimmed after four decades of pop super-stardom and a brush with death earlier this year.
Oct 15, 2023
SOCIETY
Injured Pilot Sedhai airlifted to India for advanced treatment
Injured Pilot Sedhai airlifted to India for advanced treatme...
KATHMANDU, Oct 15: Pilot Prakash Sedhai, who suffered severe injuries in a helicopter crash involving Manang Air, has been transported to India for advanced medical treatment. This decision was made in consultation with both Sedhai's family and Manang Air.
Oct 15, 2023
ECONOMY
Gold price remains stagnant
Gold price remains stagnant
KATHMANDU, Oct 15: The price of gold has remained stable in the domestic market on Sunday.
Oct 15, 2023
SOCIETY
Global Handwashing Day being marked today
Global Handwashing Day being marked today
KATHMANDU, Oct 15: The Global Handwashing Day is being observed throughout the world, including in Nepal, today by organizing various programs highlighting the importance of hand hygiene to health.
Oct 15, 2023
SOCIETY
Monsoon has a few more days to fully exit Nepal
Monsoon has a few more days to fully exit Nepal
KATHMANDU, Oct 15: The monsoon this year has petered out from most parts of Bagmati and Madhesh provinces. It has already exited from Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces before this.
Oct 15, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepal’s greatest festival Dashain begins today, auspicious hour for Ghatasthapana at 11:29...
Nepal’s greatest festival Dashain begins today, auspicious h...
KATHMANDU, Oct 16: The "Navaratri," a nine-night festival known as Bada Dashain and a significant celebration for Hindus in Nepal, has commenced today.
Oct 15, 2023
WORLD
India, Sri Lanka resume ferry service after 40 years
India, Sri Lanka resume ferry service after 40 years
NEW DELHI, Oct 15: India and Sri Lanka on Saturday resumed the much-awaited ferry service after 40 years, officials said. The service was launched between Nagapattinam on the eastern coast of India's Tamil Nadu state and Kankesanthurai near Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.
Oct 15, 2023