Kathmandu: An unexpected earthquake during the festive celebrations of Dashain has left locals and festival-goers in shock. On the morning, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Khari Village Development Committee in Dhading. This seismic event resulted in the destruction of 20 houses and caused damage to an additional 75 houses in Jwalamukhi Rural Municipality-5, Kumaltari.… Continue reading Earthquake hits Kathmandu Valley during dashain festival
Month: October 2023
NAC calls for bids to purchase 2 new aircraft in expansion effort
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) Invites Bids for the Purchase of Three New Aircraft as Part of Expansion Plans In a recent announcement, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has issued a bid invitation for the procurement of three additional aircraft, marking a significant step in their expansion strategy. The bidding process commenced on Sunday, October 22, and… Continue reading NAC calls for bids to purchase 2 new aircraft in expansion effort
Newly elected NRNA leadership assumes office and promises transparency
In a recent development, the newly elected leadership of the Non-resident Nepali Association (NRNA) officially took office last Saturday. Their first meeting, under the guidance of President Dr. Badri KC, also convened on the same day, although details of the meeting’s outcomes are yet to be disclosed. Before this, the NRNA International Coordination Council’s election… Continue reading Newly elected NRNA leadership assumes office and promises transparency
Israeli Ambassador Urges Release of Nepali Student Held by Hamas
Kathmandu: Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Hanan Godar, Provides Update on Search for Nepali Student Captured by Hamas In a recent update, the Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Hanan Godar, shared information on the ongoing efforts to locate Nepali student Bipin Joshi, who is currently being held by the Palestinian extremist group, Hamas. Ambassador Godar called for… Continue reading Israeli Ambassador Urges Release of Nepali Student Held by Hamas
India launches test flight ahead of sending man into space
Kathmandu: India’s space agency has carried out the first in a series of tests flights ahead of its planned mission to take astronauts into space in 2025. The Gaganyaan spacecraft was launched at 10:00 local time (04:30GMT) on Saturday from Sriharikota. This was the day’s second attempt – the first was put on hold five… Continue reading India launches test flight ahead of sending man into space
Pardoned Man Commits Murder Shortly After Release
A Troubling Turn: President’s Clemency Recipient Commits Heinous Crime in Rukum Just 25 Days After Release Lok Bahadur BK, known as Lokendra, a 33-year-old resident of Rukum Paschim Sani Bheri Rural Municipality-9, was granted a presidential pardon on Constitution Day, September 20. This pardon, which came alongside the release of seven others from Rukum Jail… Continue reading Pardoned Man Commits Murder Shortly After Release
BYD: The top electric car maker
Kathmandu: Electric car maker Tesla has a Chinese rival in its rear-view mirror. Shares in BYD, or Build Your Dreams, jumped this week after it said it expected third-quarter profits to more than double compared with last year. BYD is now ahead of Tesla in quarterly production – and second to the US car maker… Continue reading BYD: The top electric car maker
18 more Nepalis rescued from Israel
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has confirmed the successful evacuation of 18 Nepalis from Israel by the Government of Nepal. An Indian aircraft was used for their rescue due to the ongoing militant attacks by the Hamas terrorist group in Israel. Previously, 253 Nepali students were repatriated from Israel via Nepal Airlines. Minister… Continue reading 18 more Nepalis rescued from Israel
India aims to send astronaut to the Moon by 2040
Kathmandu: India aims to send an astronaut to the Moon by 2040, the government has said. The country’s space goals also include plans for a space station by 2035. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced these ambitions on Tuesday, and also asked scientists to work on missions to Venus and Mars. In August, India became the… Continue reading India aims to send astronaut to the Moon by 2040
China attacks latest US chip restrictions
Kathmandu: China has hit back at the Biden administration’s decision to impose new restrictions on advanced chip exports. The foreign ministry said the curbs “violate the principles of the market economy and fair competition”. The measures target chipmaking tools as well as advanced chips, including two from market leader Nvidia. The move is being seen… Continue reading China attacks latest US chip restrictions