Kathmandu: The recent national weightlifting competition held at the International Sports Complex in Satdobato, Lalitpur, witnessed the establishment of four new national records in various weight categories under both para and special sports. In an impressive display of strength and skill, Ashish Manandhar of Bagmati Province shattered his own record by lifting 145 kg in… Continue reading New national weightlifting records set across multiple categories
Month: July 2024
CPN-UML withdraws support from PM Dahal’s government, calls for new leadership
Kathmandu: The CPN-UML has formally withdrawn its support from the government led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, after he refused to resign to facilitate the formation of a new government. This decision was conveyed by all UML ministers during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Baluwatar. Following a midnight alliance shift… Continue reading CPN-UML withdraws support from PM Dahal’s government, calls for new leadership
Health Ministry warns public against consumption of wild mushrooms
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a statement urging the public to avoid consuming wild mushrooms, citing a significant increase in deaths linked to their ingestion in recent years. The National Health Education, Information, and Communication Center, a division under the Ministry of Health and Population, has issued a cautionary notice following… Continue reading Health Ministry warns public against consumption of wild mushrooms
Police arrests 2 Indian nationals for fraudulent manpower agency operation
Kathmandu: Nepal Police have detained two Indian nationals accused of defrauding individuals through an unregistered manpower agency. The arrests were made by Nawalparasi West police following reports of fraudulent activities. The arrested individuals have been identified as Rabindra Rane (24) of Asalfa, Barve Nagar, Mumbai, Maharashtra State, India, and Javed Masiha (37) of Kolawa, Mumbai… Continue reading Police arrests 2 Indian nationals for fraudulent manpower agency operation
Trump says he can end the Russia-Ukraine war in one day
Kathmandu: Donald Trump has repeatedly said he could settle the war between Russia and Ukraine in one day if he’s elected president again. Russia’s United Nations ambassador says he can’t. When asked to respond to the claim from the presumptive Republican nominee, Vassily Nebenzia told reporters Monday that “the Ukrainian crisis cannot be solved in… Continue reading Trump says he can end the Russia-Ukraine war in one day
More than 100 killed in crush at India religious event
Kathmandu: At least 116 people have been killed in a crush at a religious gathering in northern India, police inspector Gen Shalabh Mathur has said. The incident took place at a satsang (a Hindu religious event) in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state. The victims, including a large number of women and some children, are… Continue reading More than 100 killed in crush at India religious event
Surge in suspicious financial transactions reported by NRB
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has sounded alarm bells over a significant rise in suspicious financial transactions across the country’s banks and financial institutions (BFIs). According to records from NRB’s Financial Investigation Unit (FIU), these transactions surged by a staggering 57 percent in 2023 alone, reaching a total of 6,255 cases amounting to approximately Rs… Continue reading Surge in suspicious financial transactions reported by NRB