Kathmandu: In a historic triumph, Nepal’s batting duo, Rubina Chhetri and Puja Mahato, achieved a world record victory against Maldives in the ACC Women’s Premier Cup. Setting an impressive target of 228 runs for Maldives, Nepal secured an extraordinary win with a staggering margin of 214 runs, as they dismissed Maldives for just 13 runs.… Continue reading Nepal’s batswomen secure world record victory in ACC Women’s Premier Cup
Kathmandu University to ‘host International Vice-Chancellors’ Meet and Bharat-Nepal Higher Education Summit’
Kathmandu: Kathmandu University (KU) is gearing up to host the prestigious International Vice-Chancellors’ Meet and the Bharat-Nepal Higher Education Summit from February 15 to 17 at its main campus in Dhulikhel, Kavre. Organized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)–North Zone, with KU as an Associate Member, the event aims to facilitate collaboration and dialogue… Continue reading Kathmandu University to ‘host International Vice-Chancellors’ Meet and Bharat-Nepal Higher Education Summit’
Nepal govt implements strict waste management rules for mountaineers
Kathmandu: Nepal government has introduced stringent regulations for mountaineers, focusing on waste management and safety measures. The new guidelines, announced by the Department of Tourism, aim to address environmental concerns and enhance the overall sustainability of adventure tourism in the region. Under the ‘Leave No Trace’ principles, climbers scaling Mt Everest, Mt Nuptse, and Mt… Continue reading Nepal govt implements strict waste management rules for mountaineers
Delhi turns into fortress as thousand of farmers march to India capital
Kathmandu: Police in northern India have fired tear gas to prevent thousands of protesting farmers demanding minimum crop prices from marching on Delhi. The capital is ringed by razor wire, cement blocks and fencing on three sides to keep protests at bay. The government fears a repeat of 2020 – dozens died in a year-long… Continue reading Delhi turns into fortress as thousand of farmers march to India capital
US Senate passes $95bn package of aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Kathmandu: The US Senate has approved a long-awaited $95bn (£75.2bn) aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of political wrangling. While Democrats were in favour of passing the bill, Republicans were divided and previously voted it down. The package includes $60bn for Kyiv, $14bn for Israel’s war against Hamas and $10bn for humanitarian… Continue reading US Senate passes $95bn package of aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Biden campaign trumpets joining TikTok, despite his own administration’s security concerns
Kathmandu: President Joe Biden ’s reelection campaign on Monday defended its new TikTok account as a vital way to boost its appeal with young voters, even as his administration continued to raise security concerns about whether the popular social media app might be sharing user data with China’s communist government. The campaign’s inaugural post featured… Continue reading Biden campaign trumpets joining TikTok, despite his own administration’s security concerns
Trump says he would ‘encourage’ Russia to attack Nato allies who do not pay their bills
Kathmandu: Donald Trump has said he would “encourage” Russia to attack any Nato member that fails to pay its bills as part of the Western military alliance. At a rally on Saturday, he said he had once told a leader he would not protect a nation behind on its payments, and would “encourage” the aggressors… Continue reading Trump says he would ‘encourage’ Russia to attack Nato allies who do not pay their bills
Russia has recruited as many as 15,000 Nepalis to fight its war: CNN
Kathmandu: CNN, the American news network, alleges that approximately 15,000 Nepalese citizens have been recruited into the Russian military, a figure significantly higher than the government’s estimated count of 200. This number reportedly surged after Russia announced an attractive recruitment package for foreign nationals willing to join its army last year. As per sources, the… Continue reading Russia has recruited as many as 15,000 Nepalis to fight its war: CNN
Street vendors in Kathmandu protest against KMC
Kathmandu: Street vendors within the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) have staged demonstrations, jointly organized by the National Self-Employed Traders Association, Nepal Street Trade Union, and street vendors themselves, to express their grievances against the KMC’s actions. Vendors accused the KMC of disrupting negotiations and engaging in unilateral actions. Allegedly, the metropolis confiscated vendors’ goods at… Continue reading Street vendors in Kathmandu protest against KMC
Chinese officials call off Argentina games amid anger over Messi not playing
Kathmandu: Chinese officials have cancelled two Argentina friendlies that were due to take place in the Asian country after Lionel Messi did not play for Inter Miami in a match in Hong Kong. The world champions were set to face Nigeria in Hangzhou and Ivory Coast in Beijing in March. Fans in China were angered… Continue reading Chinese officials call off Argentina games amid anger over Messi not playing