Kathmandu: In a gripping encounter, Nepal secured a thrilling three-run victory over Namibia in the fourth match of the tri-nations T20I series. Restricting Namibia to 177 runs in the scheduled 20 overs, Nepal successfully defended their total of 180 runs. The Nepali bowlers played a crucial role, claiming seven wickets in the thrilling contest. Karan… Continue reading Nepal clinches thrilling victory over Namibia in Tri-Nations T20I Series
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Dasharath Stadium unfit for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier: AFC
Kathmandu: The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) received a letter from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) stating that the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Nepal and Bahrain will not be hosted at the Dasharath Stadium. Despite earlier approval from FIFA, the AFC found the stadium did not meet the required standards for international… Continue reading Dasharath Stadium unfit for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier: AFC
Astronomers spot new tiny moons around Neptune and Uranus
Kathmandu: Astronomers have found three previously unknown moons in our solar system — two additional moons circling Neptune and one around Uranus. The distant tiny moons were spotted using powerful land-based telescopes in Hawaii and Chile, and announced Friday by the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center. The latest tally puts Neptune at 16 known… Continue reading Astronomers spot new tiny moons around Neptune and Uranus
Australia: Teen jailed for what is thought to be nation’s first school shooting
Kathmandu: A teenager has been jailed for carrying out what is thought to be Australia’s first school shooting. The 15-year-old from Perth fired three shots with two rifles at the Atlantis Beach Baptist College last May. Staff and students were left cowering in cupboards and under desks before police eventually arrested him. The judge who… Continue reading Australia: Teen jailed for what is thought to be nation’s first school shooting
More than 30,000 killed in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says
Kathmandu: More than 30,000 Palestinians have now been killed in Gaza since 7 October, the Hamas-run health ministry says. That number equates to about 1.3% of the 2.3 million population of the territory – the latest grim marker of the awful toll of this war. The ministry says that the majority of those killed were… Continue reading More than 30,000 killed in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says
Prime Minister urges accountability system for state losses, calls for bureaucratic reform
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has spoken of the need for putting in place a system requiring the very person responsible for causing damage or losses to the State to compensate for such damage or losses. In a meeting to review the implementation of the current fiscal year’s policies and programs of the government,… Continue reading Prime Minister urges accountability system for state losses, calls for bureaucratic reform
CIAA to file case on TERAMOCS scandal, promises swift resolution
Kathmandu: In a recent development, the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has announced its intention to register a case related to the Telecommunication Traffic Monitoring and Fraud Control System (TERAMOCS) in the Special Court in the coming days. During Tuesday’s meeting of the Public Accounts Committee under the House of Representatives, Chief… Continue reading CIAA to file case on TERAMOCS scandal, promises swift resolution
Senior law officer accuses Kathmandu Mayor of mental torture and unjust treatment
Kathmandu: Sasmita Ghimire, a senior law officer at the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), has come forward accusing Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) of subjecting her to mental torture and unfair treatment. Taking to social media, Ghimire announced the initiation of legal proceedings against Mayor Shah, citing mistreatment and the unjust removal of her responsibilities. According to… Continue reading Senior law officer accuses Kathmandu Mayor of mental torture and unjust treatment
Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat set to visit USA in March
Kathmandu: The Council of Ministers has granted approval for Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat’s official visit to the United States in March. This decision follows the Council’s endorsement of a delegation, including the Finance Minister and the Secretary, slated to participate in two crucial meetings. The first meeting focuses on preparations for the second… Continue reading Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat set to visit USA in March
UN’s secretary general warns the world is becoming ‘less safe by the day’
Kathmandu: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says combatants in places such as Congo, Gaza, Myanmar, Ukraine and Sudan are turning a “blind eye” to international law as he made a plea for greater respect for human rights and peace around the world. Speaking as the UN’s top human rights body opened its latest session, Guterres warned… Continue reading UN’s secretary general warns the world is becoming ‘less safe by the day’