Kathmandu: Today marks the celebration of Nepal Sambat New Year 1145, with festivities taking place across the country. The Newar community is particularly active in commemorating this significant day, which is recognized as the New Year’s Day according to the indigenous Nepal Sambat calendar. The Nepal Sambat calendar was established by Shankhadhar Sakhwa in 880… Continue reading Nepal Sambat New Year 1145 celebrated nationwide
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Nepal govt urges public to avoid firecracker sales during Tihar festival
Kathmandu: Government authorities are warning the public against the sale and distribution of firecrackers during the upcoming Tihar festival. Engaging in these activities could lead to serious legal consequences, including imprisonment for up to three years and fines of up to 30,000 Nepalese Rupees. Nepal Police has confirmed that these measures are part of the… Continue reading Nepal govt urges public to avoid firecracker sales during Tihar festival
PM Oli set to visit China on first week of December
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to embark on an official visit to China from December 2 to 5, according to high-level sources at the Prime Minister’s Office. The Chinese government has formally extended an invitation for the visit, and preparations are currently being made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In advance… Continue reading PM Oli set to visit China on first week of December
Gold prices continue to rise in Nepali market
Kathmandu: The price of gold soared to an unprecedented level in the domestic market on Wednesday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Associations. Gold prices surged by Rs 2,200 per tola, now trading at Rs 170,700 per tola, up from Rs 168,500 per tola on Tuesday. In addition to gold, the… Continue reading Gold prices continue to rise in Nepali market
TikTok founder becomes China’s richest man
Kathmandu: The surging global popularity of TikTok has seen the co-founder of its parent company, ByteDance, become China’s richest person. According to a rich list produced by the Hurun Research Institute, Zhang Yiming is now worth $49.3bn (£38bn) – 43% more than in 2023. The 41-year-old stepped down from his role in charge of the… Continue reading TikTok founder becomes China’s richest man
Mount Fuji breaks records as it remains snowless for longer than ever before
Kathmandu: Mount Fuji is still without snow, making it the latest time in the year the mountain has remained bare since records began 130 years ago. The peaks of Japan’s highest mountain typically gets a sprinkling of snow by early October, but unusually warm weather has meant no snowfall has been reported so far this… Continue reading Mount Fuji breaks records as it remains snowless for longer than ever before
KMC bans sale of plastic flowers for Tihar Festival
Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced a ban on the sale and distribution of plastic flowers during the upcoming Tihar festival. Mayor Balendra Shah made the announcement, emphasizing the need to promote locally-produced flowers. To support local flower sellers, the KMC has designated 46 specific locations within the metropolitan area for sales during… Continue reading KMC bans sale of plastic flowers for Tihar Festival
Gold prices reach new high in Nepal
Kathmandu: Gold prices in the domestic market soared to a new record today, with fine gold trading at Rs 168,500 per tola. This marks an increase of Rs 1,500 from Monday’s rate of Rs 167,000 per tola, as reported by the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Following a previous high of Rs… Continue reading Gold prices reach new high in Nepal
RSP MPs urge release of Rabi Lamichhane to facilitate investigation
Kathmandu: Members of the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have requested the release of party chairman Ravi Lamichhane from custody to allow for a fair investigation process. During a meeting of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee in the House of Representatives, MP Dr. Chanda Karki emphasized that Lamichhane is not a flight risk and… Continue reading RSP MPs urge release of Rabi Lamichhane to facilitate investigation
Nepal to face Bangladesh in SAFF Women’s Championship final
Kathmandu: Nepal’s national women’s football team is set to compete against Bangladesh in the final of the SAFF Women’s Championship on Wednesday. This marks the second consecutive year that Nepal has reached the finals, hoping to secure their first title. Captain and goalkeeper, Anjila Tumbapo Subba, expressed the team’s determination to win the championship, emphasizing… Continue reading Nepal to face Bangladesh in SAFF Women’s Championship final