Kathmandu: In a crackdown on alleged marijuana trade near the Pashupatinath area, a team from the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Kathmandu has conducted a raid, claiming success in maintaining peace and security. The NCB team apprehended five individuals on charges of selling marijuana in the Pashupati vicinity. The arrestees were found in possession of… Continue reading Police raid in Pashupati area: five arrested for alleged marijuana trade
Cricket Association of Nepal suspends Sandeep Lamichhane following court verdict
Kathmandu: Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced the suspension of Sandeep Lamichhane from all cricket-related activities on Thursday, following the recent verdict by the Kathmandu District Court. Lamichhane, the former national team captain, has been barred from participating in cricket activities at both national and international levels. CAN, in an official press statement, cited the… Continue reading Cricket Association of Nepal suspends Sandeep Lamichhane following court verdict
Closures of schools across Siraha amidst escalating cold weather
Kathmandu: Teaching and learning activities have been affected due to the cold that has been increasing for the past few days. As a result, community schools in Siraha have started to close. A dip in the mercury coupled with cold wave led to health complications in the students, leading the local levels to started issuing… Continue reading Closures of schools across Siraha amidst escalating cold weather
Prime Minister Dahal advocates enhanced services and affordability at Bir Hospital
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has directed the stakeholders to ensure that patients coming to the Bir Hospital, the oldest hospital of the country, seeking treatment will have no complaints about its services. He described the Bir Hospital as the pillar of the country’s health sector. During the meeting with the office-bearers of the… Continue reading Prime Minister Dahal advocates enhanced services and affordability at Bir Hospital
Druk Air introduces chartered flights on Paro-Pokhara-Delhi route
Kathmandu: Bhutan’s prominent airline company, Druk Air, is set to elevate its services with the introduction of chartered flights on the Paro-Pokhara-Delhi route, commencing from March of the upcoming year. Currently operating commercial flights on the Paro-Kathmandu-Delhi route, Druk Air aims to enhance its connectivity by incorporating Pokhara as a new destination. Official communication from… Continue reading Druk Air introduces chartered flights on Paro-Pokhara-Delhi route
Grand inauguration of E-library at Tribhuvan University celebrated by Kathmandu Metropolitan City
Kathmandu: Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Sunita Dangol, officially inaugurated the state-of-the-art E-library at the Central Department of Nepali, Tribhuvan University (TU). The inauguration marked a significant step towards harnessing 21st-century technology to showcase Nepal’s rich linguistic, artistic, literary, and cultural heritage on a global scale. The E-library, enriched with a diverse collection… Continue reading Grand inauguration of E-library at Tribhuvan University celebrated by Kathmandu Metropolitan City
Over 50 countries go to the polls in 2024. The year will test even the most robust democracies
Kathmandu: More than 50 countries that are home to half the planet’s population are due to hold national elections in 2024, but the number of citizens exercising the right to vote is not unalloyed good news. The year looks set to test even the most robust democracies and to strengthen the hands of leaders with… Continue reading Over 50 countries go to the polls in 2024. The year will test even the most robust democracies
South Korea passes law banning dog meat trade
Kathmandu: The slaughter and sale of dogs for their meat is to become illegal in South Korea after MPs backed a new law. The legislation, set to come into force by 2027, aims to end the centuries-old practice of humans eating dog meat. Dog meat stew, called “boshintang”, is considered a delicacy among some older… Continue reading South Korea passes law banning dog meat trade
Mustang secures a spot in The New York Times’ top 37 destinations to Visit in 2024
Kathmandu: The New York Times has featured Mustang, Nepal, in its prestigious list of 37 must-visit destinations around the globe for the year 2024. Positioned at number 37 among the 52 destinations highlighted by The New York Times, Mustang is praised for its captivating natural beauty and rich historical significance. Nestled amid the towering peaks… Continue reading Mustang secures a spot in The New York Times’ top 37 destinations to Visit in 2024
World Bank forecasts satisfactory growth for Nepali Economy in 2024, outpacing global average
Kathmandu: In its latest ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report, the World Bank anticipates a favorable economic trajectory for Nepal, projecting a growth rate of 3.9 percent in the current fiscal year (FY) 2023/24. This forecast indicates a significant improvement from the 1.9 percent expansion observed in the previous fiscal year 2022/23.The World Bank further envisions a… Continue reading World Bank forecasts satisfactory growth for Nepali Economy in 2024, outpacing global average