Kathmandu: Flood Forecasting Division has issued a flood warning for 19 districts, including Kathmandu, due to anticipated increases in river levels. The districts affected by this alert are Ilam, Jhapa, Taplejung, Sankhuwasabha, Ramechhap, Dolakha, Sindhupalchowk, Sindhuli, Kavrepalanchowk, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Makwanpur, Gorkha, Lamjung, Kaski, Myagdi, Darchula, and Bajhang. Residents in these areas are urged to… Continue reading Flood alert issued for 19 districts, including Kathmandu
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Nepal to introduce non-collateral loan system for migrant workers
Kathmandu: Nepali government is set to introduce a non-collateral loan system aimed at shielding migrant workers from high-interest rates. This move follows a recent announcement by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), which has included provisions for non-collateral loans in its latest monetary policy. The Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security (MoLESS) is spearheading the… Continue reading Nepal to introduce non-collateral loan system for migrant workers
Ashma KC crowned Miss Nepal World 2024
Kathmandu: Ashma Kumari KC has been named Miss Nepal World 2024, triumphing over 25 contestants in the 28th edition of the prestigious beauty pageant held at the Godavari Sunrise Convention Center last evening. The title was conferred upon her by the outgoing Miss Nepal World, Shrichchha Pradhan. In addition to securing the Miss Nepal World… Continue reading Ashma KC crowned Miss Nepal World 2024
Pushpa Kamal Dahal announces nationwide tour to connect with citizens
Kathmandu: Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, the chairman of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist Centre), has announced plans to embark on a nationwide tour to listen to the concerns of ordinary citizens and highlight his party’s achievements during his recent term as the head of government. Speaking at a party officials’ meeting, Chairman Prachanda stated that… Continue reading Pushpa Kamal Dahal announces nationwide tour to connect with citizens
Foreign tourist arrivals in Nepal drop in July
Kathmandu: Nepal experienced a decline in foreign tourist arrivals in July, with 64,599 tourists arriving by air, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. This figure represents an 11.91 percent increase compared to the same month last year but shows a notable decrease from June’s total of 76,736 visitors. The decline is attributed to the off-season… Continue reading Foreign tourist arrivals in Nepal drop in July
Thai AirAsia to operate flight from GBIA
Kathmandu: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has announced a significant expansion of commercial flight operations at Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa. Thai AirAsia, making its return to Nepal after a five-year absence, has been authorized to commence four weekly flights from GBIA. In addition, the airline will operate three weekly flights… Continue reading Thai AirAsia to operate flight from GBIA
TikTok HQ staff hit by mass food poisoning incident
Kathmandu: Dozens of staff at the Singapore office of TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, have been hospitalised in an apparent food poisoning outbreak. Health and food safety officials in the city state are investigating the incident, which left 60 people with symptoms of gastroenteritis on Tuesday. Fifty-seven of them were treated in hospital. ByteDance has also… Continue reading TikTok HQ staff hit by mass food poisoning incident
Civil society and human rights activists protest outside Bangladeshi Embassy in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: On Wednesday, civil society members and human rights activists gathered outside the Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Kathmandu to stage a demonstration. The protestors, wielding various placards, voiced their demands for the protection of the right to peaceful assembly, an end to the suppression of freedom of expression, and accountability for… Continue reading Civil society and human rights activists protest outside Bangladeshi Embassy in Kathmandu
Last night’s heavy rainfall causes flooding and displacement in Kathmandu area
Kathmandu: Last night’s heavy rainfall has led to severe flooding across Kathmandu and surrounding areas, significantly impacting local communities. The Nepal Police have reported a total of 36 people rescued from flood-affected zones. According to Nepal Police, rescue operations have been particularly focused on the hardest-hit areas. In Kathmandu, 12 individuals have been safely evacuated,… Continue reading Last night’s heavy rainfall causes flooding and displacement in Kathmandu area
NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space station
Kathmandu: Already more than a month late getting back, two NASA astronauts will remain at the International Space Station until engineers finish working on problems plaguing their Boeing capsule, officials said Thursday. Test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were supposed to visit the orbiting lab for about a week and return in mid-June, but… Continue reading NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space station