Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a statement urging the public to avoid consuming wild mushrooms, citing a significant increase in deaths linked to their ingestion in recent years. The National Health Education, Information, and Communication Center, a division under the Ministry of Health and Population, has issued a cautionary notice following… Continue reading Health Ministry warns public against consumption of wild mushrooms
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Police arrests 2 Indian nationals for fraudulent manpower agency operation
Kathmandu: Nepal Police have detained two Indian nationals accused of defrauding individuals through an unregistered manpower agency. The arrests were made by Nawalparasi West police following reports of fraudulent activities. The arrested individuals have been identified as Rabindra Rane (24) of Asalfa, Barve Nagar, Mumbai, Maharashtra State, India, and Javed Masiha (37) of Kolawa, Mumbai… Continue reading Police arrests 2 Indian nationals for fraudulent manpower agency operation
Trump says he can end the Russia-Ukraine war in one day
Kathmandu: Donald Trump has repeatedly said he could settle the war between Russia and Ukraine in one day if he’s elected president again. Russia’s United Nations ambassador says he can’t. When asked to respond to the claim from the presumptive Republican nominee, Vassily Nebenzia told reporters Monday that “the Ukrainian crisis cannot be solved in… Continue reading Trump says he can end the Russia-Ukraine war in one day
More than 100 killed in crush at India religious event
Kathmandu: At least 116 people have been killed in a crush at a religious gathering in northern India, police inspector Gen Shalabh Mathur has said. The incident took place at a satsang (a Hindu religious event) in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state. The victims, including a large number of women and some children, are… Continue reading More than 100 killed in crush at India religious event
Surge in suspicious financial transactions reported by NRB
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has sounded alarm bells over a significant rise in suspicious financial transactions across the country’s banks and financial institutions (BFIs). According to records from NRB’s Financial Investigation Unit (FIU), these transactions surged by a staggering 57 percent in 2023 alone, reaching a total of 6,255 cases amounting to approximately Rs… Continue reading Surge in suspicious financial transactions reported by NRB
India crowned champions of ICC T-20 World Cup 2024
Kathmandu: In a gripping finale at the ICC T-20 World Cup 2024, India emerged victorious, securing their second Twenty20 World Cup title with a narrow 7-run win over South Africa. This triumph marks India’s return to the top after their first championship win in 2007, 17 years ago. South Africa, appearing in their first final,… Continue reading India crowned champions of ICC T-20 World Cup 2024
India and South Africa face-off in ICC T20 World Cup final today
Kathmandu: Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for an exhilarating finale as India and South Africa clash in the ICC T20 World Cup final today. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to commence at 8:15 PM Nepali time at Bridgetown. India secured their berth in the final with a commanding victory over defending champions England,… Continue reading India and South Africa face-off in ICC T20 World Cup final today
Nepal marks National Paddy Day
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
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