Kathmandu: Under the auspices of the Nepal Tourism Board and with support from the Karnali Sports Development Council, basic ski training commenced at Tribeni Patan Chetadi in Kalikot district of Karnali province on the 11th of March, 2024. The training involves 25 trainees, three trainers from the Nepal Mountain Academy, and local tourism entrepreneurs. The… Continue reading Ski training at Triveni, Kalikot
House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell
Kathmandu: The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a national security threat. The bill, passed by a vote of 352-65, now goes to the… Continue reading House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell
Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case
Kathmandu: The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case on Wednesday dismissed some of the charges against former President Donald Trump and others, but many counts in the sweeping racketeering indictment remain intact. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee wrote in an order that six of the counts in the indictment must be… Continue reading Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case
April’s total solar eclipse is a month away
Kathmandu: The sun is about to pull another disappearing act across North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse. The peak spectacle on April 8 will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds in the path of total darkness — twice as long as the total solar eclipse that dimmed U.S. skies… Continue reading April’s total solar eclipse is a month away
PM Dahal receives third vote of confidence in House of Representatives
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has secured a vote of confidence for the third time in the House of Representatives. The crucial vote, held on Wednesday, marks a pivotal moment for Dahal’s leadership amidst recent political shifts. Following the withdrawal of support from the Nepali Congress (NC) on March 5, PM Dahal called for… Continue reading PM Dahal receives third vote of confidence in House of Representatives
Japan grants 12 recycled fire engines to provinces under human security project
Kathmandu: In a commendable initiative under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), the Japanese government has provided a total of 12 recycled fire engines to five provinces in Nepal, namely Koshi, Lumbini, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki. The signing ceremony for the GGP contracts took place at the Embassy of Japan in Kathmandu,… Continue reading Japan grants 12 recycled fire engines to provinces under human security project
Biden and Trump rally in Georgia as 2024 rematch looms
Kathmandu: Donald Trump and Joe Biden have both held campaign rallies in the US state of Georgia, as their general election showdown comes into greater focus. The former president, 77, slammed Thursday’s State of the Union speech as an “angry, dark and hate-filled rant”. An hour later, President Biden, 81, unveiled new endorsements as he… Continue reading Biden and Trump rally in Georgia as 2024 rematch looms
Finance Minister Barshaman Pun invites american investors to Kathmandu Investment Summit in April
Kathmandu: Newly-appointed Finance Minister Barshaman Pun has extended a warm invitation to American investors, urging their participation in the upcoming Investment Summit scheduled to take place in Kathmandu in April. During a meeting with Dean Thompson, the US Ambassador to Nepal, at the ministry on Sunday, Minister Pun emphasized the favorable environment for foreign investment… Continue reading Finance Minister Barshaman Pun invites american investors to Kathmandu Investment Summit in April
CPN-UML candidate Suhang Nembang files candidacy for Ilam-2 By-Elections
Kathmandu: In the wake of the unfortunate passing of former Speaker and Chairman of the Constituent Assembly, Subash Nembang, his son, Suhang Nembang, has officially submitted his candidacy on behalf of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) for the upcoming by-elections scheduled for April 27. The CPN-UML’s Ilam district committee has been actively involved… Continue reading CPN-UML candidate Suhang Nembang files candidacy for Ilam-2 By-Elections
Man dies while queueing for OPD ticket
Kathmandu: A 24-year-old man identified as Jeevan Babu Thapa Magar lost his life this morning while standing in line to purchase a ticket for Outpatient Department (OPD) services at Bakulahar Ratnanagar Hospital in Ratnanagar, Chitwan district. The unfortunate incident unfolded at approximately 9:30 AM on Sunday, as Magar, a resident of Ratnanagar Municipality-3 Laurighol, suddenly… Continue reading Man dies while queueing for OPD ticket