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
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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%
CIAA files corruption case agains Chief Secretary Aryal
Kathmandu: Following the filing of a corruption case by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) against Chief Secretary Dr. Baikuntha Aryal and 11 others, including high-ranking officials, the government has initiated steps to appoint an acting chief secretary. The CIAA’s case, lodged in the Special Court, implicates individuals allegedly involved in… Continue reading CIAA files corruption case agains Chief Secretary Aryal
Hetauda Cement Industry resumes production after temporary closure
Kathmandu: After a hiatus of three months, the Hetauda Cement Industry has recommenced production operations starting today. The shutdown, lasting two weeks longer than anticipated, was necessitated by maintenance work on the industrial furnace and essential equipment. Naveen Kumar Karna, deputy general manager of the industry, attributed the initial halt in production to protests from… Continue reading Hetauda Cement Industry resumes production after temporary closure
The Indian film star arrested in fan’s murder case
Kathmandu: Darshan Thoogudeepa, a superstar of the Kannada-language film industry in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, has been under arrest for the past 10 days in connection with a crime that resembles the plot of a movie. He is among 17 people picked up by the police for the murder of Renukaswamy – a… Continue reading The Indian film star arrested in fan’s murder case