India crowned champions of ICC T-20 World Cup 2024

Kathmandu: In a gripping finale at the ICC T-20 World Cup 2024, India emerged victorious, securing their second Twenty20 World Cup title with a narrow 7-run win over South Africa. This triumph marks India’s return to the top after their first championship win in 2007, 17 years ago. South Africa, appearing in their first final,… Continue reading India crowned champions of ICC T-20 World Cup 2024

India and South Africa face-off in ICC T20 World Cup final today

Kathmandu: Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for an exhilarating finale as India and South Africa clash in the ICC T20 World Cup final today. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to commence at 8:15 PM Nepali time at Bridgetown. India secured their berth in the final with a commanding victory over defending champions England,… Continue reading India and South Africa face-off in ICC T20 World Cup final today

Nepal marks National Paddy Day

Kathmandu: Today, Nepal commemorates National Paddy Day, widely recognized as Ashar 15 or Dhan Diwas, with fervor and traditional spirit across the nation. The occasion celebrates the significance of paddy cultivation in Nepal’s agricultural heritage. Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC), Ministry of Agriculture along with other organizations have been notably engaged in the festivities, highlighting… Continue reading Nepal marks National Paddy Day

CAAN suspends NAC Chairperson over unauthorized aircraft dispatch

Kathmandu: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has taken decisive action against Yuvraj Adhikari, the chairperson of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), following an unauthorized dispatch of a wide-body aircraft for a critical maintenance check. The suspension of Adhikari, along with several key personnel, stems from an incident where an NAC aircraft was sent for a… Continue reading CAAN suspends NAC Chairperson over unauthorized aircraft dispatch

NEB announces SEE Results

Kathmandu: The National Examination Board (NEB) has released the results of this year’s Secondary Education Examination (SEE). Out of the 444,785 students who took the exam, only 47.86 percent passed. Among these, 186 students achieved a perfect GPA of 4.0, making 242,920 students eligible to advance to Grade 11. The NEB reported that 52.14 percent… Continue reading NEB announces SEE Results

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s US legal battle ends

Kathmandu: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned to his homeland Australia aboard a charter jet and raised a celebratory clenched fist as his supporters cheered on Wednesday, hours after pleading guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets in a deal with Justice Department prosecutors that concludes a drawn-out legal saga. Assange told Prime Minister Anthony… Continue reading WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s US legal battle ends

Israel announces 800 caregiver positions with high salaries for Nepali applicants

Kathmandu: The Government of Israel has unveiled a significant opportunity for Nepali caregivers, offering 800 positions with attractive monthly salaries exceeding Rs 200,000. The Department of Foreign Employment has initiated the application process, which will remain open online for 21 days from the date of the announcement. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria to be… Continue reading Israel announces 800 caregiver positions with high salaries for Nepali applicants

Kuwait to increase Nepali workers to 300,000

Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayankaji Shrestha announced Kuwait’s intention to hire an additional 200,000 Nepali workers during a media briefing at Tribhuvan International Airport. He shared this information upon returning from the 19th Foreign Ministerial level meeting of Asia’s Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) in Tehran, Iran. Foreign Minister Shrestha disclosed that Kuwait’s Foreign… Continue reading Kuwait to increase Nepali workers to 300,000

Biratnagar inundated as heavy rain continues

Kathmandu: Biratnagar, a major city in eastern Nepal, has been severely inundated following continuous rainfall since Tuesday morning. The downpour has resulted in widespread flooding and disruption across several areas of the city. The overflow of rainwater, compounded by blocked drainage along the embankment of the Dharan-Biratnagar road section, has submerged key locations including the… Continue reading Biratnagar inundated as heavy rain continues

US family seeks damages from Nasa after space debris hits home

File Photo Workers on scaffolding repaint the NASA logo near the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Photo Courtesy: AP

Kathmandu: A Florida family whose home was hit by space debris earlier this year is seeking compensation from US space agency Nasa for property damage and mental anguish.The 1.6lb (0.7kg) metal object punched a hole in the roof through two layers of ceiling in Alejandro Otero’s home in Naples, this past March. Nasa had said… Continue reading US family seeks damages from Nasa after space debris hits home