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
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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
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
Ministry directs CDOs to collect National ID details at ward Level
Kathmandu: Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed chief district officers (CDOs) across the country to gather National Identity Card details at the ward level in collaboration with local authorities. According to Joint Secretary Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, spokesperson for the ministry, CDOs have been directed to oversee the collection of National ID card information directly from… Continue reading Ministry directs CDOs to collect National ID details at ward Level
Nepal’s literacy rate reaches 77.4%
Kathmandu: Nepal’s literacy rate has reached 77.4%, as revealed by the Nepal Living Standards Survey 2022/23. This marks an increase from the 76.3% literacy rate reported in the previous national census conducted in 2078 BS. Gender disparities in literacy rates are evident, with males showing a higher literacy rate at 85.8% compared to females at… Continue reading Nepal’s literacy rate reaches 77.4%