Kathmandu: The ‘rescue tunnel’ of the Kathmandu – Naubise – Nagadhunga tunnel has been ‘break through’. According to the road department, the two-kilometer, five hundred and fifty-seven meter long tunnel has got ready. Even though the tunneling work is over, there is still work to be done. According to the department, the main tunnel route… Continue reading Naubise-Nagdhunga emergency tunnel break through
Month: August 2023
India mission enters Moon orbit, aiming for south pole
Kathmandu: Chandrayaan-3, India’s latest Moon mission, has entered the lunar orbit, the country’s space agency has said. The spacecraft with an orbiter, lander and a rover lifted off on 14 July. It will try to set the lander and rover on the lunar surface on 23 or 24 August. If successful, India will be the… Continue reading India mission enters Moon orbit, aiming for south pole
Pakistan ex-PM given three-year jail sentence
Kathmandu: Ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for nationwide protests after he was handed a three-year jail sentence over corruption allegations. Khan was found guilty of not declaring money earned from selling gifts he received in office. He denies the charges and says he will appeal. After the verdict, Khan was taken into custody… Continue reading Pakistan ex-PM given three-year jail sentence
Nepal requests Indian govt to search and rescue missing Nepalis in Uttarkhand landslide
Kathmandu: The government has requested the Indian government to search and rescue the missing Nepalis in the landslides in Uttarakhand. Foreign Minister NP Saud called Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkarsingh Dhami and requested for the search and rescue of Nepalis who went missing in a landslide in Gaurikund of Rudraprayag district. It is estimated that 19… Continue reading Nepal requests Indian govt to search and rescue missing Nepalis in Uttarkhand landslide
Japan reach Women World Cup quarterfinals after 8 years
Kathmandu: Asian country Japan has entered the quarterfinals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup after eight years. In the match held today, Japan defeated Norway, which was seen as a contender for the title, by 3-1 goals. With today’s victory, Japan, who scored 14 goals in the World Cup, sent the 1995 winner Norway home.… Continue reading Japan reach Women World Cup quarterfinals after 8 years
Record holder mountaineer Kristin Harila arrives in Nepal
Kathmandu: Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) extended a grandiose welcome and offered heartfelt felicitations to the record holder climbers Tenjen Sherpa, Kristin Harila and Nima Rinji Sherpa among others. At official ceremony held at the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) hall in Bhrikutimandap, NMA honored Tenjen, Kristin and Nima with Silver Badge and letter of appreciation. NMA… Continue reading Record holder mountaineer Kristin Harila arrives in Nepal
Former captain Gyanendra Malla announces retirement from intl cricket match
Kathmandu: Former captain of the Nepali National Cricket Team Gyanendra Malla has retired from international cricket. Organizing a press meet today, he announced his retirement. Batsman Malla, who played cricket for 18 years in all age groups and the national team of Nepal, started his journey from 2005 with under-15 age group cricket. Gyanendra, who… Continue reading Former captain Gyanendra Malla announces retirement from intl cricket match
Half a million skilled workers migrated from Nepal for job opportunity
Kathmandu: The number of skilled workers going for foreign employment is increasing. According to the Department of Foreign Employment, in the last fiscal year 2079/80, more than half a million skilled manpower have migrated in search of job opportunities. As the report states, 771,327 people took work permits for foreign employment in the review period,… Continue reading Half a million skilled workers migrated from Nepal for job opportunity
Nepal govt agrees to borrow more than 13 bn from ADB
Kathmandu: The government of Nepal is going to take a concessional loan worth 100 million dollars (about 13.13 billion rupees) from the Asian Development Bank. Government Spokesperson and Minister of Communication and Information Technology Rekha Sharma informed that this decision was taken by the Council of Ministers meeting held on Tuesday. She said that the… Continue reading Nepal govt agrees to borrow more than 13 bn from ADB
Govt signs agreement with cooperative victims
Kathmandu: The government has signed 7-point agreement with the cooperative victims. The cooperative victims who have been protesting for 2 months in Maitighar are going to postponed their protest after agreeing on 7 points in the discussion held at Singh Darbar on Thursday. On Thursday, a discussion was held in the Ministry in the presence… Continue reading Govt signs agreement with cooperative victims