Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has called for standing firmly against caste-based untouchability and discrimination. The President stated this in his message of best wishes on the occasion of the National Day on the Abolition of Caste Discrimination and Untouchability today. On this occasion, the President has wished happiness, peace, and prosperity to all Nepali sisters… Continue reading President Paudel calls for standing firmly against caste discrimination and untouchability
Month: June 2025
Virat Kohli’s RCB finally lifts IPL trophy after years of heartbreak
Kathmandu: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended a 17-year title drought by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. In front of a 91,419-strong crowd, RCB defended a total of 190 through a disciplined bowling performance to lift… Continue reading Virat Kohli’s RCB finally lifts IPL trophy after years of heartbreak
Transport strike to continue as talks with government fail
Kathmandu: Talks between the government and transport entrepreneurs ended without agreement on Monday, with transport associations announcing that the strike will continue on Tuesday. According to participants in the negotiations, no consensus was reached on the first and most critical demand — the withdrawal of the ride-sharing bill introduced by the Gandaki Province government. Transport… Continue reading Transport strike to continue as talks with government fail
Hindus make up 81.2% of Nepal’s population, census shows declining proportion
Kathmandu: Hinduism remains the dominant religion in Nepal, followed by 81.2% of the population, according to the 2078 BS (2021 AD) National Census. However, the proportion of Hindus has declined steadily from 86.5% in 2048 BS. Buddhists make up 8.2% of the population, followed by Muslims at 5.1%, Kirat at 3.2%, and Christians at 1.8%.… Continue reading Hindus make up 81.2% of Nepal’s population, census shows declining proportion
World Bank pproves $257 million to improve electricity and irrigation services
Kathmandu: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved two projects for Nepal on May 29 totaling $257 million aimed at enhancing electricity distribution services and improving irrigation services to boost agricultural productivity. The Electricity Supply Reliability Improvement Project ($120 million) will strengthen the electricity distribution network and enhance electricity supply to users in Koshi,… Continue reading World Bank pproves $257 million to improve electricity and irrigation services
Over 500,000 foreign tourists visit Nepal in five months
Kathmandu: Nepal received more than 500,000 foreign tourists in the first five months of 2025. As per the data of the Nepal Tourism Board, 501,264 foreign tourists landed in Nepal from January to May. Of them, 79,991 tourists visited in January, 96880 in February, 121,800 in March, 116,480 in April and 86,216 in May, according… Continue reading Over 500,000 foreign tourists visit Nepal in five months
NTB provides free shuttle service for air passengers at TIA today
Kathmandu: In a bid to ease transportation for arriving air passengers, the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is operating a free shuttle bus service today between Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and major hotels across Kathmandu. According to NTB, the shuttle buses will depart directly from the airport’s arrival area, where NTB representatives have been stationed to… Continue reading NTB provides free shuttle service for air passengers at TIA today
Protest programmes restricted in some areas in Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu: The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has issued an order today preventing the folks to stage sit-in, protests and demonstrations in other areas except the certain sites. The administration’s notice comes by considering the law and order of the valley and public service delivery to the people. Issuing a notice today, Chief District Officer of… Continue reading Protest programmes restricted in some areas in Kathmandu Valley
Eight including RPP Nepal Chair Thapa held
Kathmandu, June 1: Eight persons including Chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Nepal, Kamal Thapa, has been arrested from Narayanchaur of Kathmandu. They were arrested in course of demonstration. The Police arrested Chairman Thapa, and leaders and cadres of his party, as they breached the restricted area, according to Apil Raj Bohara, spokesperson at… Continue reading Eight including RPP Nepal Chair Thapa held
Bhoto Jatra celebrated at Jawalakhel with traditional display of sacred Bhoto
Kathmandu: The centuries-old Bhoto Jatra festival was celebrated today at Jawalakhel, drawing large crowds as the sacred bhoto (vest) of Rato Machhindranath was publicly displayed in a grand ceremony steeped in tradition and mystique. Amid the beating of traditional music, and religious chants, the ornate bhoto was shown from all four sides of the chariot,… Continue reading Bhoto Jatra celebrated at Jawalakhel with traditional display of sacred Bhoto