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Western winds bring partial cloud cover across Nepal

7 months ago

Kathmandu, October 29 — The Department of Meteorology has reported that western winds, along with some local winds in the hilly regions, are partially influencing the weather across the country....

Tihar celebration begins; Dhanteras observed today

7 months ago

Kathmandu, October 29 — The second largest festival of Hindus, Yama Panchak, also known as Tihar, officially begins today, starting from the day of Krishna Trayodashi (thirteenth day of the...

Tilganga launching aesthetic oculoplasty service soon

7 months ago

Kathmandu, October 28 — The Tilaganga Institute of Ophthalmology (TIO) will be launching the service of aesthetic oculoplasty (ophthalmic plastic surgery) soon. At a special seminar on aesthetic oculoplasty...

CAAN urges Indian authorities to address repeated bomb threats on flights

7 months ago

Kathmandu, October 28 — After receiving repeated threatening notifications claiming that bombs were placed on aircraft arriving from India, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has expressed concern to...

11:37 AM, November 3, auspicious hour for Bhai Tika

7 months ago

Kathmandu, October 28 — The Nepal Calendar Determination Development Committee has announced the auspicious hour for this year's Bhaitika to take place during the Tihar festival. Today's...

3 dead, 8 injured in Salyan mini truck accident

7 months ago

Surkhet, October 28 — A mini truck accident in Salyan has resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The deceased include 13-year-old Srijana Basnet from Kapurkot Municipality-6, along with...

Second bomb threat at TIA in a week: Air India flight under scrutiny

7 months ago

Kathmandu, October 28 — For the second time in a week, bomb threats on flights have surfaced in Nepal. On Monday, reports emerged that a bomb was placed on an...

Over 27,000 dengue cases reported nationwide; Gandaki province most affected

7 months ago

Kathmandu, October 28 — Among over 27,000 dengue cases reported across the country, nearly half of the patients are from the Gandaki Province. According to the latest data from...

Forest Minister Shahi leaves for Colombia to attend COP16

7 months ago

Kathmandu, October 28 — Minister for Forests and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, is set to address the 16th Conference of Parties on Biological Diversity (COP16) in Colombia on Sunday. ...

Four injured in Bajhang jeep accident

7 months ago

Bajhang, October 28 — Four people have been injured in a jeep accident in Bajhang. The jeep, with registration number BA 18 Cha 5149, was traveling from Talkot...

The glitter of imported items overshadows local festivities

7 months ago

Kathmandu, October 28 — When the festival of Tihar approaches, people commonly think of Bhai Tika, Lakshmi Puja, and other related celebrations. This is why Tihar is recognized as the...

Delay in action against officials over lost answer sheets at TU

7 months ago

Kathmandu, October 28 — There has been a delay in taking action against those responsible for the loss of student answer sheets at Tribhuvan University. A probe committee had recommended...

APF personnel accused of raping minor commits suicide in Dang

7 months ago

Butwal, October 28 — Reban Pachabhaiya Magar, an Armed Police Force member, has taken his own life at the Ward Police Office in Ghorahi after being arrested on charges of raping...

Minister Paudel announces free cancer treatment for children under 14

7 months ago

Kathmandu, October 27 — Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel has decided to provide free cancer treatment for children under 14 years of age. In a ministerial decision on...

SP and CDO found responsible for Jhyaple Khola tragedy

7 months ago

Kathmandu, October 27 — Chief District Officer (CDO) Rajendra Dev Pandey and Superintendent of Police (SP) Gautam KC have been found responsible for an accident that claimed the lives of...

SC issues show-cause order against illegal license and blue book seizures

7 months ago

Kathmandu, October 27 — The Supreme Court has issued a show-cause order in response to a writ filed against the traffic police for illegally seizing driving licenses and blue books. ...