Kathmandu: In the ICC T20 World Cup cricket match today, Nepal faced a defeat against Bangladesh by 21 runs. Nepal was bowled out for 85 runs in 19 overs and 2 balls, marking an unsuccessful end to their pursuit of a historic win in the competition. Nepal had an opportunity to avenge their loss against… Continue reading Nepal falls short against Bangladesh in ICC T20 World Cup
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World Bank Senior Managing Director to visit Nepal
Kathmandu: The World Bank’s Senior Managing Director, Axel van Trotsenburg arrived in Kathmandu today on his first official visit to Nepal, to meet with government and other stakeholders and chair the Third Replenishment Meeting of the World Bank’s fund for low-income countries, the International Development Association (IDA). As part of his five-day visit, on June… Continue reading World Bank Senior Managing Director to visit Nepal
Noted Japanese author Haruki Murakami is happy with first animated adaptation of his short stories
Kathmandu: Renowned Japanese author Haruki Murakami expressed joy with how several of his short stories were adapted in American director Pierre Földes’ animated film “Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman”, adding he wanted to see future interpretations of his work with filmmakers’ own spin. The Japanese language version of the 2022 film will be released for the… Continue reading Noted Japanese author Haruki Murakami is happy with first animated adaptation of his short stories
Thai-Nepal Friendship Association established to boost bilateral relations
Kathmandu: A new chapter in diplomatic relations between Nepal and Thailand unfolds with the formation of the Thai-Nepal Friendship Association, spearheaded by prominent figures including Everest summiteers and business leader Kun Vitidnan Rojananpanitch. The association was officially recognized at an event hosted by Nepal’s ambassador to Thailand, Dhan Bahadur Oli, at his residence recently. Entrepreneurs… Continue reading Thai-Nepal Friendship Association established to boost bilateral relations
Massive embezzlement scandal unveiled: 4 arrested in Agriculture Development Multipurpose Cooperative case
Kathmandu: Four individuals, including the Chairman of the Agriculture Development Multipurpose Cooperative located in Kumaripati, Lalitpur, have been apprehended on allegations of embezzling a staggering Rs 942.3 million. The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office disclosed the arrests on Sunday, publicly identifying Tej Bikram Thapa as the primary suspect implicated in the embezzlement scandal. Thapa serves… Continue reading Massive embezzlement scandal unveiled: 4 arrested in Agriculture Development Multipurpose Cooperative case
Nepal proposes groundbreaking ‘Science and Technology Bill’ to foster innovation
Kathmandu: Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (MoEST) of Nepal has unveiled a pioneering draft of the ‘Science and Technology Bill,’ aimed at bolstering research and innovation across the nation. The draft legislation, recently published on the ministry’s official website, invites feedback from stakeholders, the general public, and elected representatives within a 15-day period from… Continue reading Nepal proposes groundbreaking ‘Science and Technology Bill’ to foster innovation
Nepal loses to South Africa by 1 run in T20 World Cup
Nepal lost to South Africa by 1 run in the match played under ICC T20 World Cup 2024. In the match held at Arnos Vale cricket Stadium in Kingstown, West Indies, Nepali bowlers restricted South African batsmen to just 115 runs in 20 runs. Nepal won the toss and invited the opponent to bat first.… Continue reading Nepal loses to South Africa by 1 run in T20 World Cup
Dozens dead as fire engulfs Kuwait residential block
Kathmandu: At least 49 people have been killed in a fire at a residential building in the Kuwaiti city of Mangaf, the country’s Interior Ministry says. Video shared on social media showed flames engulfing the lower part of the building and thick black smoke billowing from the upper floors. Many of the casualties are said… Continue reading Dozens dead as fire engulfs Kuwait residential block
Elon Musk unexpectedly drops case against OpenAI
Kathmandu: Elon Musk has unexpectedly asked a California court to withdraw a legal case against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman, which accused them of abandoning the firm’s founding mission of developing artificial intelligence (AI) for humanity’s benefit. The filing submitted by the multi-billionaire’s lawyers asked for the months-old case to be dropped without offering… Continue reading Elon Musk unexpectedly drops case against OpenAI
More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimage
Kathmandu: Muslim pilgrims have been streaming into Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca ahead of the start of the Hajj later this week, as the annual pilgrimage returns to its monumental scale. Saudi officials say more than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in the country by Tuesday, the vast majority by air, from across… Continue reading More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimage