Kathmandu: Police have confirmed that the decomposed body of an 11-year-old girl found in a water tank in Lalitpur was the result of a murder committed by her 15-year-old brother, driven by drug addiction. The victim, Durga Bohara of Surma Rural Municipality-4, Bajhang, had been missing since March 17 (Chaitra 4). Her mother filed a… Continue reading 11-year-old girl murdered by brother in Lalitpur, confirms police
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Qatar Airways shows interest in increasing flights to Nepal
Kathmandu: Qatar Airways has expressed interest in increasing its flight frequency to Nepal, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). During a meeting held on the sidelines of the ICAO Facilitation Conference in Qatar, CAAN Director General Pradeep Adhikari and Chairman of Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, Mohammed bin Faleh Al Hajri, discussed the… Continue reading Qatar Airways shows interest in increasing flights to Nepal
Minister stresses ecotourism, livelihood link at 30th wildlife week
Kathmandu: Minister for Forests and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, has emphasized the need to promote ecotourism in conservation areas and link it directly with improving local livelihoods. Speaking at the inaugural event of the 30th Wildlife Week organized by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Minister Shahi stated that conservation areas should… Continue reading Minister stresses ecotourism, livelihood link at 30th wildlife week
Former King Gyanendra expresses grief over violence during Pro-Monarchy protest
Kathmandu: Former King Gyanendra Shah has spoken publicly for the first time about the deadly violence that occurred during a pro-monarchy demonstration in Tinkune on March 28. In a video message released on Sunday to mark the Nepali New Year 2082, Shah extended his condolences to those affected by the incident and expressed sorrow over… Continue reading Former King Gyanendra expresses grief over violence during Pro-Monarchy protest
Global markets waver as US-China tariff war escalates
Kathmandu: US markets opened slightly lower on Thursday amid growing investor uncertainty, following renewed tensions in the global trade landscape sparked by US tariffs on Chinese goods, according to a report by the BBC. The market dip comes as China announced a steep increase in import taxes on American products—up to 125%—in retaliation to a… Continue reading Global markets waver as US-China tariff war escalates
Gold hits record high of Rs 185,000 per tola in Nepali market
Kathmandu: The price of gold in Nepal soared to an all-time high of Rs 185,000 per tola on Friday, marking a sharp single-day increase of Rs 3,900, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. This surge follows a significant jump of Rs 5,700 on Thursday, continuing a bullish trend in the… Continue reading Gold hits record high of Rs 185,000 per tola in Nepali market
Government threatens to ban Facebook, YouTube, X over registration non-compliance
Kathmandu: The government has warned major social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter) to register in Nepal by mid-April or face a nationwide ban. Speaking at the 8th National Convention of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FONIJ) on Friday, Minister for Communication and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung said that despite being… Continue reading Government threatens to ban Facebook, YouTube, X over registration non-compliance
Court permits 12-day detention to Durga Prasain
Kathmandu: The District Court, Kathmandu has given permission to the police to keep medical entrepreneur Durga Prasain in detention for 12 days to investigate his involvement in the Tinkune violence orchestrated on March 28. The Nepal Police had taken under control Prasain from Bhadrapur, Jhapa on Friday morning and brought to Kathmandu to forward investigation.… Continue reading Court permits 12-day detention to Durga Prasain
Nepal should capitalize on China’s progress for national prosperity: NA Chair Dahal
Kathmandu: Chairperson of the National Assembly, Narayan Prasad Dahal, has emphasized the importance of leveraging China’s development for Nepal’s own economic and social advancement. Speaking at the Nepal-China Economic and Trade Conference held today in Kathmandu to mark the 70th anniversary of Nepal-China diplomatic relations, Chair Dahal highlighted the rapid progress made by China in… Continue reading Nepal should capitalize on China’s progress for national prosperity: NA Chair Dahal
UAE offers amnesty program for illegal foreign workers
Kathmandu: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched a two-month amnesty program that allows Nepali nationals living illegally in the country to return home without facing penalties. The initiative, which started on September 1 and will run until October 30, provides an opportunity for foreign workers and tourists whose visas have expired or who… Continue reading UAE offers amnesty program for illegal foreign workers