US-based Acemoglu, Johnson and Robinson win 2024 Nobel economics prize

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The work of this year’s laureates demonstrates the importance of societal institutions for a country’s prosperity, according to the academy [Christine Olsson/TT Sweden via EPA-EFE] Stockholm, October 14 —...

In pictures: Grand welcome for record-setting climbers

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Kathmandu, October 14 — Nima Rinji Sherpa, who set a rare record in mountaineering, received a grand welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport. At just 18 years old, he achieved a...

Large vehicles to operate on BP Highway starting Monday evening

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Kathmandu, October 14 — Large vehicles are set to begin operating on the BP Highway from Monday evening, including trucks, following the repair work due to monsoon damage. Bhaktapur Road...

Tika and Jamara rituals ongoing

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Kathmandu, October 14 — On the day of Ashwin Shukla Dwadashi (12th day of waxing moon in the month of Ashwin), the tradition of receiving the Tika and Jamara as...

Israeli shelling of Gaza school kills at least 15

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At least 50 Palestinians were also injured in the shelling of al-Mufti school in central Gaza. (Getty Images) Jerusalem & London, October 14 — An Israeli attack on a...

International flights to resume at Gautam Buddha Airport after long hiatus

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Rupandehi, October 14 — More than three international airlines are set to operate flights from Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa, which is the second international airport in the country. ...

Light rain forecast for hilly regions

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Kathmandu, October 14 — The Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted the possibility of rain due to the combined influence of westerly and local...

Nepal receives only 1.5 trillion of 4 trillion foreign investment commitments

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Kathmandu, October 13 — Over the past 15 years, Nepal has received foreign investment commitments exceeding NPR 4 trillion, yet only NPR 1.5 trillion has been realized. From the fiscal...

Increased activity in Kathmandu Valley during Dashain this year

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Kathmandu, October 13 — This year, Kathmandu Valley has experienced a noticeable increase in activity during the Dashain festival compared to previous years. The streets of Kathmandu, which are usually...

Traffic accidents claim at least 10 lives across Nepal

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Kathmandu, October 13 —  At least 10 people have died in various traffic accidents across the country. In Sunsari, a motorcycle with registration number Province 1-02-048 Pa 1776, traveling...

63,242 passengers travel via TIA in two days of Dashain festival

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Kathmandu, October 13 — In two days of the Dashain festival, a total of 63,242 people traveled via Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). The travel flights were recorded for both...

Tika and jamara offerings continue on Papankusha Ekadashi

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Kathmandu, October 13 — The tradition of receiving the tika and jamara (barley sprouts) as offerings from elders continues today on the day of Papankusha Ekadashi, the 11th day of waxing moon...

Israeli bombardment in northern Gaza; UN peacekeepers attacked in Lebanon

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BEIRUT (AP) — Palestinians in northern Gaza described heavy Israeli bombardment Saturday in the hours after airstrikes killed at least 22 people, as Israel warned people there and in southern Lebanon to...

Nations League: Ronaldo scores in Portugal win, Spain edges Denmark

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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored his record-extending 133rd international goal to keep Portugal perfect in the Nations League with a 3-1 win over Poland on Saturday, and Spain struck late...

Combined effect of Westerly, local winds likely to bring rain in some parts of country

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Kathmandu, October 13 — There has been a general impact of the Westerly wind along with the local wind in Lumbini, Sudurpaschim, and Karnali provinces, while a partial impact has...