Kathmandu: New Zealanders were among the first in the world to celebrate the arrival of 2024 with a fireworks display in Auckland on Monday. The fireworks illuminated the cloudy night sky and were accompanied by a laser light and animation show. Meanwhile, Sydney hailed 2024 with a dazzling fireworks display featuring silver and gold pyrotechnics… Continue reading World starts welcoming New Year with fireworks, prayers and some stark words
Month: December 2023
North Korea’s Kim vows to launch 3 more spy satellites in 2024
Kathmandu: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to launch three additional military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and introduce modern attack drones in 2024, as he called for “overwhelming” war readiness to cope with U.S.-led confrontational moves, state media reported Sunday.Kim’s comments, made during a key ruling Workers’ Party meeting to set state… Continue reading North Korea’s Kim vows to launch 3 more spy satellites in 2024
Urgent search operation initiated for missing Swedish trekker on Mardi Himal trek
Kathmandu: Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality-8, has raised an alarm as Swedish trekker Mitchell remains out of contact for 24 hours during his expedition on the Mardi Himal Trek. Mitchell, en route from Mardi High Camp to Mardi Base Camp, has been unaccounted for since his last communication. Despite rescue efforts by local authorities, the whereabouts of… Continue reading Urgent search operation initiated for missing Swedish trekker on Mardi Himal trek
Govt to establish high-level commission to probe Balkumari incident
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal announced on Sunday a significant step in response to the tragic events at Balkumari. Engaging in discussions with key leaders from ruling parties, he disclosed plans to establish a high-level commission, in accordance with the Commission of Inquiry Act 2026, to thoroughly investigate the incident. Nepali Congress Chief Whip… Continue reading Govt to establish high-level commission to probe Balkumari incident
Government takes action following EPS protest incident
Kathmandu: In a decisive response to the recent demonstration calling for participation in the Employment Permit System (EPS) examination, the government has taken disciplinary action against key officials. Acknowledging shortcomings in the state’s handling of the situation, Home Minister Narayankaji Shrestha announced the relief of Lalitpur Chief District Officer (CDO) Rudra Prasad Pandit, Chief of… Continue reading Government takes action following EPS protest incident
Kathmandu District Court declares cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane guilty in rape case
Kathmandu: The Kathmandu District Court has pronounced cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane guilty of raping a minor girl. A bench led by District Court Judge Shishir Raj Dhakal upheld the charges against Lamichhane, the former captain of Nepal’s national cricket team. The sentencing phase is scheduled for a separate hearing, where the bench will determine the period… Continue reading Kathmandu District Court declares cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane guilty in rape case
SC halts govt’s decision to declare ‘People’s War Day’ as public holiday
Kathmandu: Supreme Court (SC) has issued an order preventing the implementation of the government’s decision to declare a public holiday on the 1st day of the month of Phalgun, marking People’s War Day. This date commemorates the initiation of the decade-long armed insurgency by the then CPN (Maoist) with the goal of establishing a communist… Continue reading SC halts govt’s decision to declare ‘People’s War Day’ as public holiday
Ministry of Home Affairs establishes committee to investigate tragic Balkumari incident
Kathmandu: In a swift response to the recent unrest in Balkumari, the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the formation of a three-member committee tasked with investigating the incident that resulted in the unfortunate demise of two individuals. Heading the probe committee is DIG Lalmani Acharya from the Kathmandu Valley Police Office. He is joined… Continue reading Ministry of Home Affairs establishes committee to investigate tragic Balkumari incident
Trump ballot ban appealed to US Supreme Court by Colorado Republican Party
Kathmandu: The Colorado Republican Party on Wednesday appealed that state’s supreme court decision that found former President Donald Trump is ineligible for the presidency, the potential first step to a showdown at the nation’s highest court over the meaning of a 155-year-old constitutional provision that bans from office those who “engaged in insurrection.” The first… Continue reading Trump ballot ban appealed to US Supreme Court by Colorado Republican Party
Biggest solar flare in years temporarily disrupts radio signals on Earth
Kathmandu: A NASA telescope has captured the biggest solar flare in years, which temporarily knocked out radio communication on Earth. The sun spit out the huge flare along with a massive radio burst on Thursday, causing two hours of radio interference in parts of the U.S. and other sunlit parts of the world.Scientists at the… Continue reading Biggest solar flare in years temporarily disrupts radio signals on Earth