Kathmandu: Embassy of India handed over cricket bats to Nepali National Cricket Team led by Captain Rohit Paudel. At the event, Ambassador of India to Nepal H.E. Naveen Srivastava handed over professional sporting equipment, including 20 cricket bats procured from Sareen Sports to Nepal Cricket Team Captain Rohit Paudel in the presence of Cricket Association… Continue reading Indian embassy handover bats to Nepali national cricket team
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China sends its youngest-ever crew to space as it seeks to put astronauts on moon before 2030
Kathmandu: China launched its youngest-ever crew for its orbiting space station on Thursday as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon before 2030. The Shenzhou 17 spacecraft lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on the edge of the Gobi Desert in northwestern China atop a Long March 2-F rocket at 11:14 a.m.… Continue reading China sends its youngest-ever crew to space as it seeks to put astronauts on moon before 2030
Climbers achieve first ascent of virgin peak ‘Jugal 5’
Kathmandu: A group of climbers has achieved a historic first ascent by scaling a previously untouched peak in Sindhupalchowk.A team of acclaimed climbers, including Pemba Dorje Sherpa, Nima Gyalzen Sherpa, and Tenzing Jangbu Sherpa from the USA, as well as singer Sajja Chaulagain and Jaime Salinas from Mexico, reached the summit of Jugal 5 peak… Continue reading Climbers achieve first ascent of virgin peak ‘Jugal 5’
Remains of another Nepali student killed in Hamas attack returned to Nepal: 5 bodies brought home so far
Kathmandu: The mortal remains of another Nepali student, Ganesh Kumar Nepali of Jaya Prithvi-6, Bajhang district, who was one of the 10 students killed in the Hamas attack in Israel on October 7, have been repatriated to Nepal. This marks the fifth student to be brought back to Nepal, with plans to bring the remaining… Continue reading Remains of another Nepali student killed in Hamas attack returned to Nepal: 5 bodies brought home so far
Maine mass shooting: At least 16 feared dead in US city of Lewiston
Kathmandu: A gunman opened fire at a bowling alley and a restaurant in Maine on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people and sparking a massive police manhunt. The shootings began early evening in the small city of Lewiston. Police there have told residents to stay indoors, as well as in Lisbon, Bowdoin and Auburn. They… Continue reading Maine mass shooting: At least 16 feared dead in US city of Lewiston
Biden says US will defend the Philippines if China attacks
Kathmandu: US President Joe Biden has warned China that the US will defend the Philippines in case of any attack in the disputed South China Sea. The comments come days after two collisions between Filipino and Chinese vessels in the contested waters. Biden reiterated his “ironclad” defence commitment to the Philippines. Manila has contested Chinese… Continue reading Biden says US will defend the Philippines if China attacks
Earthquake hits Kathmandu Valley during dashain festival
Kathmandu: An unexpected earthquake during the festive celebrations of Dashain has left locals and festival-goers in shock. On the morning, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Khari Village Development Committee in Dhading. This seismic event resulted in the destruction of 20 houses and caused damage to an additional 75 houses in Jwalamukhi Rural Municipality-5, Kumaltari.… Continue reading Earthquake hits Kathmandu Valley during dashain festival
NAC calls for bids to purchase 2 new aircraft in expansion effort
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) Invites Bids for the Purchase of Three New Aircraft as Part of Expansion Plans In a recent announcement, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has issued a bid invitation for the procurement of three additional aircraft, marking a significant step in their expansion strategy. The bidding process commenced on Sunday, October 22, and… Continue reading NAC calls for bids to purchase 2 new aircraft in expansion effort
Newly elected NRNA leadership assumes office and promises transparency
In a recent development, the newly elected leadership of the Non-resident Nepali Association (NRNA) officially took office last Saturday. Their first meeting, under the guidance of President Dr. Badri KC, also convened on the same day, although details of the meeting’s outcomes are yet to be disclosed. Before this, the NRNA International Coordination Council’s election… Continue reading Newly elected NRNA leadership assumes office and promises transparency
Israeli Ambassador Urges Release of Nepali Student Held by Hamas
Kathmandu: Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Hanan Godar, Provides Update on Search for Nepali Student Captured by Hamas In a recent update, the Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Hanan Godar, shared information on the ongoing efforts to locate Nepali student Bipin Joshi, who is currently being held by the Palestinian extremist group, Hamas. Ambassador Godar called for… Continue reading Israeli Ambassador Urges Release of Nepali Student Held by Hamas