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

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

Former District Judge Giri sentenced to 7-Year for marital rape

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Kathmandu: In a landmark verdict, the Kathmandu District Court has sentenced former district judge Bhuwan Giri to seven years in jail on the charge of marital rape. The court has also ordered Giri to provide Rs 300,000 in compensation to the victim. A bench led by Judge Durga Bhusal delivered the verdict on Tuesday, sentencing… Continue reading Former District Judge Giri sentenced to 7-Year for marital rape

Weather update: monsoon yet to reach Kathmandu Valley

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Kathmandu: The onset of the monsoon in the Kathmandu Valley is expected to be delayed by a few days, according to meteorological reports. Currently, the eastern part of the country experiences monsoonal influence, while local and western winds prevail along with a low-pressure system forming around Bihar, affecting the rest of the nation. The Department… Continue reading Weather update: monsoon yet to reach Kathmandu Valley