China Earthquake Update: Death toll rises to nearly 100

1 year ago

BEIJING/KATHMANDU January 7 — A magnitude 6.8 earthquake, opens new tab rocked the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, Chinese authorities said, killing...

Government raises fares amid ongoing public transport woes (photos)

1 year ago

Kathmandu, January 7 — The government has increased public transportation fares starting Monday. The Department of Transport Management announced a 3.3% fare hike for passenger vehicles, effective from yesterday. ...

Petroleum pipeline to be expanded from Amlekhgunj to Lothar in Chitwan

1 year ago

Bagmati, January 7 — Works on extension of the petroleum pipeline from Amlekhgunj of Bara up to Lothar of Chitwan would be pursued soon. Works are to be...

CIB raids call centre in Lalitpur, nabs 53 people

1 year ago

Kathmandu, January 7 — The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has raided a call centre at Satdobato in Lalitpur and arrested 53 persons including two Indian nationals on...

57 more peaks opened for climbing in Nepal

1 year ago

Kathmandu, January 7 — An additional 57 peaks in Nepal have been opened for climbing. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation published a notice in the Nepal...

Maoist Center's CC meeting to conclude today

1 year ago

Kathmandu, January 7 — The third day of discussions for the 8th Central Committee meeting of the CPN (Maoist Centre) has commenced. At the start of the meeting, Chairman...

Five dead as huge winter storm grips swathe of US

1 year ago

Washington, January 7 — At least five people have died in a winter storm that has seized a swathe of the US in its icy grip, leading to mass school...

China earthquake: Dozens dead as tremor strikes Tibet

1 year ago

The region, which lies on a major fault line, is home to frequent seismic activity. (Getty Images) Shigatse (China), January 7 — At least 32 people have been confirmed dead...

State Affairs Committee meeting: Chair Khatiwada and MP Thani exchange heated words

1 year ago

Kathmandu, January 6 — A heated argument erupted between Ramhari Khatiwada, Chair of the Parliamentary State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, and committee member Hridayaram Thani, both MPs from the ruling...

Air pollution increasing in Kathmandu Valley

1 year ago

Kathmandu, January 6 — Along with extreme cold, the air pollution in Kathmandu Valley has also increased. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), today the air pollution level in...

Corruption in Madhes Province: Case filed against former officials of Agriculture Ministry

1 year ago

Kathmandu, January 6 — A corruption case has been filed against six individuals, including Dr. Namrata Singh, the former Secretary of the Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture, and Cooperatives of Madhes...

Ex-Maoists resign from UML en masse, cite repeated humiliation

1 year ago

Kathmandu, January 6 — Nearly four dozen former Maoist leaders and activists from Kailali have left the CPN (UML), citing repeated humiliation and marginalization within the party. They expressed their...

Best moments from the 2025 Golden Globes

1 year ago

California (USA), January 6 —The Golden Globes aired Sunday night and the unofficial kickoff to Hollywood’s award season served glamour, laughs and a few  sentimental tears. Globe voters honored TV and...

Three times more jailbirds than capacity in West Nawalparasi

1 year ago

Nawalparasi, January 6 — There has been a problem in the management of the prison in West Nawalparasi due overcrowding of inmates. Bikal Shrestha, the jailor said that...

Swarnalakshmi fund misappropriation: GB Rai and his brothers among fugitives

1 year ago

Kathmandu, January 6 — Gitendra Babu (GB) Rai and his two brothers have been named as defendants in a case involving misappropriation of funds at Swarnalakshmi Multipurpose Cooperative Limited. ...