Kathmandu: Pakistan’s newly formed parliament has elected Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister for a second term. He defeated a rival supported by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The move comes three weeks after an inconclusive general election that was marred by allegations of intimidation and vote-rigging. Sharif’s PML-N party came second in the poll.… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif wins second term as Pakisan’s prime minister
Month: March 2024
Trump moves closer to Republican nomination with string of victories
Kathmandu: Donald Trump won a string of Republican presidential contests on Saturday, edging closer to becoming the party’s candidate in November’s election as he attacked his likely opponent Joe Biden. The former president won the Missouri, Michigan and Idaho caucuses comprehensively, continuing his clean sweep of states so far. Trump, 77, told supporters at a… Continue reading Trump moves closer to Republican nomination with string of victories
Mayor Udaykumar Yadav and others accused of corruption in sanitary pad procurement
Kathmandu: Allegations of corruption have been filed against former Mayor Udaykumar Yadav of Shree Harsha Municipality in Dhanusha, along with several others, for purportedly embezzling approximately NPR 1.4 million in the procurement of sanitary pads. The case has been registered against them for corruption and misuse of authority. During the fiscal year 2077/78, a deal… Continue reading Mayor Udaykumar Yadav and others accused of corruption in sanitary pad procurement
Rain interrupts Namibia vs. Netherlands T20 match in Tri-Series at Kirtipur today
Kathmandu: The cricket match between Namibia and the Netherlands in the ongoing Triangular International T-20 Series was impacted by rain today. The game came to a halt in the 15th over due to the rainfall. Namibia, batting first after losing the toss, managed to score 98 runs and lost four wickets by the 15th over.… Continue reading Rain interrupts Namibia vs. Netherlands T20 match in Tri-Series at Kirtipur today
Prime Minister Dahal supports ‘Paperless and Faceless’ system for better governance
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said good governance can be made meaningful only by delivering services through the ‘paperless and faceless’ system in the coming age. Addressing the scientists’ conference entitled ‘AI for Prosperous Nepal, Employment for the Future’, here today he stressed on the need of giving priority to the use… Continue reading Prime Minister Dahal supports ‘Paperless and Faceless’ system for better governance
Chitwan Police issues statement requesting not to influence ongoing investigation into death of 14-year student
Kathmandu: The District Police Office in Chitwan has officially confirmed that investigations are currently underway into the unfortunate demise of a 14-year-old student from Ekata Shishu Niketan Boarding School in Ratnanagar Municipality. Deputy Superintendent of Police Sriram Bhandari, the spokesperson for the office, released a statement on Saturday, urging the public to refrain from sharing… Continue reading Chitwan Police issues statement requesting not to influence ongoing investigation into death of 14-year student
Nepali football star Sabitra Bhandari achieves milestone with debut goal in French Women’s Football League
Kathmandu: Sabitra Bhandari, the prominent forward of the Nepali national football team, has etched her name in the record books by scoring her inaugural goal in the Division 1 Féminine, the prestigious French women’s football league. Currently representing En Avant Guingamp, Bhandari marked her groundbreaking achievement as the first Nepali player to find the back… Continue reading Nepali football star Sabitra Bhandari achieves milestone with debut goal in French Women’s Football League
Elon Musk sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over Microsoft links
Kathmandu: Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, arguing it has breached the principles he agreed to when he helped found it in 2015. The lawsuit – which has also been filed against OpenAI boss Sam Altman – says the firm has departed from its original non-profit, open source mission. It says instead… Continue reading Elon Musk sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over Microsoft links
Western regions of Nepal anticipate rainfall and possibility of snowfall
Kathmandu: The Meteorological Department has issued a special bulletin today, forecasting the likelihood of precipitation in some areas of Baitadi and Parsa districts due to the influence of the western low-pressure system. According to the bulletin released this afternoon, the weather system is expected to enter the western region of Nepal tonight and progress towards… Continue reading Western regions of Nepal anticipate rainfall and possibility of snowfall
Nepali Congress President Deuba assures coalition harmony, emphasizes inclusive political discourse
Kathmandu: Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said there is no issues among the political parties in the coalition government. Talking to the media briefly, the former Prime Minister who has been here today to take part in an inauguration of the Bharatpur Visit Year, 2024, claimed the ruling alliance will remain intact.He… Continue reading Nepali Congress President Deuba assures coalition harmony, emphasizes inclusive political discourse