Kathmandu: In a bid to promote Maithili language, literature, art, culture, economy, and tourism, a literature and international drama festival is set to take place in Janakpurdham. Organized by the Mithila Development Fund, the festival will be hosted at the Mahendra Narayan Nidhi Mithila Cultural Center from February 1 to 5. The festival will comprise… Continue reading Janakpurdham gears Up for ‘Maithili Language and International Drama Festival’
Nepal and South Korea discuss criterias for EPS test
Kathmandu: In response to the recent tragedy during a protest related to the Employment Permit System (EPS) language test, the Nepali government engaged in talks with South Korean Ambassador to Nepal, Park Tae-Young. The EPS allows Nepali nationals to work in Korea under a bilateral agreement. The meeting, held on Tuesday at the Ministry of… Continue reading Nepal and South Korea discuss criterias for EPS test
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar to visits Nepal for two days
Kathmandu: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to arrive in Kathmandu on Thursday for a significant two-day official visit to Nepal. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and foster cooperation between the two neighboring nations. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Minister Jaishankar’s visit centers around the seventh meeting of… Continue reading Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar to visits Nepal for two days
World population up 75 million this year, standing at 8 billion on Jan. 1
Kathmandu: The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people, according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday. The worldwide growth rate in the past year was just under 1%. At the start of 2024,… Continue reading World population up 75 million this year, standing at 8 billion on Jan. 1
India launches space mission to study black holes
Kathmandu: India’s space agency has successfully launched a rocket that is carrying an observatory which will study astronomical objects like black holes. It was launched from Sriharikota spaceport at 09:10 local time (03:40GMT) on Monday. This is only the second mission in the world of this nature after Nasa launched one in 2021. The space… Continue reading India launches space mission to study black holes
Major earthquake hits central Japan, triggering Tsunami warning
Kathmandu: A powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 in magnitude has struck Ishikawa in central Japan, prompting a tsunami warning and evacuation advisories for residents as they brace for potential aftershocks. Reports from public broadcaster NHK on Monday indicated that a tsunami, approximately 1 meter high (3.3 feet), has already impacted parts of the west coast along… Continue reading Major earthquake hits central Japan, triggering Tsunami warning
World starts welcoming New Year with fireworks, prayers and some stark words
Kathmandu: New Zealanders were among the first in the world to celebrate the arrival of 2024 with a fireworks display in Auckland on Monday. The fireworks illuminated the cloudy night sky and were accompanied by a laser light and animation show. Meanwhile, Sydney hailed 2024 with a dazzling fireworks display featuring silver and gold pyrotechnics… Continue reading World starts welcoming New Year with fireworks, prayers and some stark words
North Korea’s Kim vows to launch 3 more spy satellites in 2024
Kathmandu: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to launch three additional military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and introduce modern attack drones in 2024, as he called for “overwhelming” war readiness to cope with U.S.-led confrontational moves, state media reported Sunday.Kim’s comments, made during a key ruling Workers’ Party meeting to set state… Continue reading North Korea’s Kim vows to launch 3 more spy satellites in 2024
Urgent search operation initiated for missing Swedish trekker on Mardi Himal trek
Kathmandu: Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality-8, has raised an alarm as Swedish trekker Mitchell remains out of contact for 24 hours during his expedition on the Mardi Himal Trek. Mitchell, en route from Mardi High Camp to Mardi Base Camp, has been unaccounted for since his last communication. Despite rescue efforts by local authorities, the whereabouts of… Continue reading Urgent search operation initiated for missing Swedish trekker on Mardi Himal trek
Govt to establish high-level commission to probe Balkumari incident
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal announced on Sunday a significant step in response to the tragic events at Balkumari. Engaging in discussions with key leaders from ruling parties, he disclosed plans to establish a high-level commission, in accordance with the Commission of Inquiry Act 2026, to thoroughly investigate the incident. Nepali Congress Chief Whip… Continue reading Govt to establish high-level commission to probe Balkumari incident