Kathmandu: King Charles III has praised the Queen’s “unequalled reign” after being proclaimed king at a ceremony at St James’s Palace. The King became the monarch after the death of his mother, but a meeting formally confirmed it on Saturday. He also approved the day of the Queen’s funeral being a bank holiday, though it… Continue reading Charles praises Queen’s reign as he is formally confirmed as king
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Indrajatra festival celebrated at Hanumandhoka Durbar Square
Kathmandu: Cultural and historical Indrajatra festival is celebrated in Kathmandu valley today. Especially the Newar community of the valley celebrates this festival by worshiping Indra, the god of rain. During this time the chariots of Kumari, Ganesha and Bhairav are drawn. President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and others have also observed… Continue reading Indrajatra festival celebrated at Hanumandhoka Durbar Square
Nepal to mourn for 3 days on British Queen’s death
Kathmandu: Nepal is going to observe three days of mourning for the death of British Queen Elizabeth II. Expressing grief over the passing away of the British Queen, the cabinet meeting held today on Friday decided to celebrate three days of mourning in her honour. The meeting presided over by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba… Continue reading Nepal to mourn for 3 days on British Queen’s death
ATF supply halted at three airports owing transporters protest
Kathmandu: Air turbine fuel (ATF) supply has halted at three busy airports including Gautam Budhha International Airport. The transporters have stopped supplying fuel to Bhairahawa’s Gautam Buddha International Airport, Dhangadhi and Nepalgunj Airports for seven days demanding an increase in fares. The domestic air flight companies have said that they have been affected by this… Continue reading ATF supply halted at three airports owing transporters protest
Queen Elizabeth II passes away
Kathmandu: Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. The Queen who came to the throne has died on Thursday afternoon at her Scottish estate. Senior royals had gathered at Balmoral after the Queen’s doctors became concerned about her health earlier in the day. All… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II passes away
US bars ‘advanced tech’ firms from building China factories for 10 years
Kathmandu: US tech companies that receive federal funding will be barred from building “advanced technology” facilities in China for 10 years. As reported by the BBC, the guidelines were unveiled as part of a $50 billion plan aimed at building up the local semiconductor industry. It comes as business groups have pushed for more government… Continue reading US bars ‘advanced tech’ firms from building China factories for 10 years
PM Deuba express dissatisfaction with bureaucracy
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed dissatisfaction with the bureaucracy. He said that it should be discussed whether only the political parties are responsible for the deterioration of the country or whether the bureaucracy is also responsible. In a program organized on the occasion of Civil Service Day on Wednesday, Prime Minister Deuba… Continue reading PM Deuba express dissatisfaction with bureaucracy
Dengue kill 2 people in Banke
Kathmandu: Two people died in Banke due to dengue infection. Two people under treatment at Bheri Hospital Nepalgunj died after contracting dengue. An 86-year-old man and a 12-year-old girl have died of the infection. Earlier, one person each died in Kailali and Lalitpur due to dengue. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the… Continue reading Dengue kill 2 people in Banke
Rape complaint against captain Lamichhane
Kathmandu: A complaint has been lodged with the police against the captain of the national cricket team, Sandeep Lamichhane, on the charge of raping a minor. On Tuesday, a complaint was filed by the victim at the Kathmandu police. It has been said that the victim used to communicate with Lamichhane as a fan through… Continue reading Rape complaint against captain Lamichhane
Mayor Adams laments not being told earlier about arsenic in NYCHA complex drinking water
Kathmandu: NYC Mayor Adams is sorry about arsenic being discovered in the drinking water at a massive New York City Housing Authority complex in Manhattan. NYCHA brass first found out this past Thursday that elevated levels of the dangerous chemical had been detected in the water at the Riis Houses in the East Village. However,… Continue reading Mayor Adams laments not being told earlier about arsenic in NYCHA complex drinking water