Kathmandu: Government of Japan has announced a grant assistance of 2.8 billion yen (approximately Rs 2.6 billion) to support the “Emergency Rehabilitation of Sindhuli Road Affected by Floods.” According to a press release issued by the Embassy of Japan in Nepal on Thursday, the Exchange of Notes for the grant was signed by Japanese Ambassador… Continue reading Japan provides Rs 2.6 billion grant to rehabilitate flood-damaged Sindhuli road
Month: October 2025
Horaa Esports shines as Nepali teams impress at PUBG MOBILE Super League 2025
Kathmandu: PUBG MOBILE Super League (PMSL) 2025 Central and South Asia Fall season concluded in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with Nepali teams delivering notable performances in the international esports arena. According to the organizers, Horaa Esports, 4YONKO ROYAL JUTTI, and NEPEX Esports represented Nepal in the Group Stage of the tournament. Among them, Horaa Esports and… Continue reading Horaa Esports shines as Nepali teams impress at PUBG MOBILE Super League 2025
Army rescues 1,500 people stranded by heavy snowfall in Manang
Kathmandu: Nepali Army has rescued around 1,500 people, including 200 foreign tourists, who were stranded in different parts of Manang district following heavy snowfall. According to the Army Headquarters, civilians trapped in Tilicho, Khangsar, Pisang, Upper Manang, and Humde areas were evacuated to safety. The rescue operation was carried out by a team from the… Continue reading Army rescues 1,500 people stranded by heavy snowfall in Manang
Nepal, India sign pact to build two 400 kV cross-border transmission lines
Kathmandu: Nepal and India have signed agreements to jointly develop two 400 kV cross-border transmission line projects aimed at strengthening electricity connectivity and power trade between the two countries. The Joint Venture and Shareholders’ Agreements (JV&SHA) for the Inaruwa–New Purnea and Lamki Dododhara, Bareilly transmission lines were signed in New Delhi on Wednesday in the… Continue reading Nepal, India sign pact to build two 400 kV cross-border transmission lines
Ncell expands 4G network with 20 new towers across Nepal
Kathmandu: Ncell has brought 20 new 4G towers into operation across multiple locations in Nepal within the past 10 days, expanding coverage and improving service quality for its customers. According to a statement issued by the company on Wednesday, the new towers were installed in several local levels of Madhesh, Koshi, and Bagmati provinces. The… Continue reading Ncell expands 4G network with 20 new towers across Nepal
NTB issues safety advisory as heavy snowfall disrupts trekking routes
Kathmandu: The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has issued a nationwide safety advisory urging trekkers, mountaineers, and tourism operators to remain cautious as heavy snowfall and rainfall continue to affect high-altitude areas in western and central Nepal. According to forecasts from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), regions in Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces… Continue reading NTB issues safety advisory as heavy snowfall disrupts trekking routes
Nepal to begin tiger and rhino census in December
Kathmandu: The government is set to launch a joint census of tigers and one-horned rhinoceroses in major national parks across the country starting from mid-December, according to the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC). The tiger census, which is conducted every four years, will be carried out in Parsa, Chitwan, Banke, and Bardiya… Continue reading Nepal to begin tiger and rhino census in December
Supreme court to file police complaint over arson, vandalism during Gen-Z protests
Kathmandu: The Supreme Court (SC) of Nepal has decided to file a formal police complaint against those responsible for torching and vandalizing courts across the country during the Gen-Z movement protests, in what officials describe as a historic move by the judiciary to seek justice through legal channels. The decision was made during a full… Continue reading Supreme court to file police complaint over arson, vandalism during Gen-Z protests
Gold price falls by Rs 2,900 per tola in domestic market
Kathmandu: Gold prices continued to fall in the Nepali market on Tuesday, dropping by Rs 2,900 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. The price of fine gold has been fixed at Rs 237,000 per tola, down from Rs 239,900 on Monday. The precious metal has been on a… Continue reading Gold price falls by Rs 2,900 per tola in domestic market
Dinosaurs were thriving before asteroid strike, new study finds
Kathmandu: A new study challenges the long-held debate that dinosaurs were already in decline before a massive asteroid wiped them out 66 million years ago. Researchers say dinosaur populations were still thriving in North America shortly before the extinction event. The findings, published Thursday in Science, come from fossils unearthed in the Kirtland Formation of… Continue reading Dinosaurs were thriving before asteroid strike, new study finds