Kathmandu: Former President Donald Trump was the target of an attempted assassination while golfing at his West Palm Beach club on Sunday. The incident marks the second such attempt on Trump’s life in just nine weeks. Secret Service agents stationed near the golf course spotted the muzzle of an AK-style rifle emerging from the shrubbery… Continue reading Donald Trump escapes assassination attempt at Florida Golf Club
Month: September 2024
SpaceX crew returns to Earth after historic mission
Kathmandu: SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew has returned to Earth after five days in orbit, following a historic mission featuring the world’s first commercial spacewalk. The Dragon capsule made splashdown off the coast of Florida shortly after 03:37 local time (07:37 GMT), in an event stream lived by SpaceX. “Splashdown of Dragon confirmed! Welcome back to… Continue reading SpaceX crew returns to Earth after historic mission
Indrajatra festival begins in Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu: The much-anticipated Indrajatra festival, one of the Kathmandu Valley’s major celebrations, begins today. This vibrant festival honors Indra, the revered god of rain and prosperity, and is known as Yenya Punhi within the Newar community. The festivities commence with the raising of the Indra dwaja (flag) in front of Hanumandhoka in Basantapur. Over the… Continue reading Indrajatra festival begins in Kathmandu Valley
President Paudel urges global promotion of Nepal’s adventurous sports potential
Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has called for a concerted effort to highlight Nepal’s vast potential in adventurous sports on the international stage. Speaking at Sheetal Niwas, President Paudel addressed sports journalists and officials from various countries attending the Congress of Asian Sports Journalists Federation (AIPS Asia), urging them to promote Nepal as a prime destination… Continue reading President Paudel urges global promotion of Nepal’s adventurous sports potential
Nepali private sector urges for stable policies during IMF meeting
Kathmandu: Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), emphasized the need for a stable policy environment to foster private sector growth in Nepal. In a recent meeting with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, Dhakal highlighted the importance of understanding Nepal’s unique economic and social characteristics when… Continue reading Nepali private sector urges for stable policies during IMF meeting
Govt to temporarily reopen Dharahara on Sept 19
Kathmandu: In a significant development, the government has announced the temporary reopening of the newly-constructed Dharahara. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting held on Thursday. The historic tower, located in Sundhara, Kathmandu, will open its doors to the public starting September 19, aligning with the observance of Constitution Day. The Dharahara, which was… Continue reading Govt to temporarily reopen Dharahara on Sept 19
Sampada Ghimire crowned Miss Universe Nepal 2024
Kathmandu: Title of Miss Universe Nepal 2024 has been claimed by Sampada Ghimire in the grand finale held at Godavari Convention Center on Wednesday. Amidst much anticipation and celebration, the newly crowned Sampada Ghimire donned the stunning ‘Star of the Universe’ crown, signifying her as Nepal’s next representative on the global stage at the Miss… Continue reading Sampada Ghimire crowned Miss Universe Nepal 2024
Nepal hosts second international conference on Resilient and Inclusive Social Protection
Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal National Planning Commission, in partnership with UNICEF and the World Bank, is organizing the second international conference on social protection in Kathmandu today and tomorrow. Inaugurated by the Honorable Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel, the conference titled “Resilient and Inclusive Social Protection: Investing in Human Capital Development”… Continue reading Nepal hosts second international conference on Resilient and Inclusive Social Protection
FNCCI and CIMMYT host National Workshop to Strengthen Agribusiness MSMEs in Nepal
Kathmandu: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (FNCCI) Agro Enterprise Centre (AEC), in collaboration with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Nepal Seed and Fertiliser Programme, hosted a successful two-day National Workshop on the “Status, Opportunities, and Challenges of Agribusiness Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) inNepal” on September 10 and… Continue reading FNCCI and CIMMYT host National Workshop to Strengthen Agribusiness MSMEs in Nepal
CIAA launches investigation into alleged E-Passport scam with IDEMIA
Kathmandu: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has initiated a probe into a potential e-passport scam involving the French company IDEMIA. IDEMIA, which was contracted to print two million e-passports for Nepal, is under scrutiny for alleged financial mismanagement. The investigation focuses on discrepancies in the contract and production processes. IDEMIA… Continue reading CIAA launches investigation into alleged E-Passport scam with IDEMIA