Remains of another Nepali student killed in Hamas attack returned to Nepal: 5 bodies brought home so far

File Photo A ball of fire erupts from the Jala Tower as it is destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, controlled by the Palestinian Hamas movement, on May 15, 2021. - Israeli air strikes pounded the Gaza Strip, killing 10 members of an extended family and demolishing a key media building, while Palestinian militants launched rockets in return amid violence in the West Bank. Israel's air force targeted the 13-floor Jala Tower housing Qatar-based Al-Jazeera television and the Associated Press news agency. (Photo by Mahmud Hams / AFP) (Photo by MAHMUD HAMS/AFP via Getty Images)

Kathmandu: The mortal remains of another Nepali student, Ganesh Kumar Nepali of Jaya Prithvi-6, Bajhang district, who was one of the 10 students killed in the Hamas attack in Israel on October 7, have been repatriated to Nepal. This marks the fifth student to be brought back to Nepal, with plans to bring the remaining… Continue reading Remains of another Nepali student killed in Hamas attack returned to Nepal: 5 bodies brought home so far

Maine mass shooting: At least 16 feared dead in US city of Lewiston

A person of interest identified by police as Robert Card. Photo Courtesy: Lewiston Maine Police Department via BBC

Kathmandu: A gunman opened fire at a bowling alley and a restaurant in Maine on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people and sparking a massive police manhunt. The shootings began early evening in the small city of Lewiston. Police there have told residents to stay indoors, as well as in Lisbon, Bowdoin and Auburn. They… Continue reading Maine mass shooting: At least 16 feared dead in US city of Lewiston

Biden says US will defend the Philippines if China attacks

Rising tensions in the South China Sea have led to a boat collision. Photo Courtesy: Reuters

Kathmandu: US President Joe Biden has warned China that the US will defend the Philippines in case of any attack in the disputed South China Sea. The comments come days after two collisions between Filipino and Chinese vessels in the contested waters. Biden reiterated his “ironclad” defence commitment to the Philippines. Manila has contested Chinese… Continue reading Biden says US will defend the Philippines if China attacks

Earthquake hits Kathmandu Valley during dashain festival

Kathmandu: An unexpected earthquake during the festive celebrations of Dashain has left locals and festival-goers in shock. On the morning, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Khari Village Development Committee in Dhading. This seismic event resulted in the destruction of 20 houses and caused damage to an additional 75 houses in Jwalamukhi Rural Municipality-5, Kumaltari.… Continue reading Earthquake hits Kathmandu Valley during dashain festival

NAC calls for bids to purchase 2 new aircraft in expansion effort

Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) Invites Bids for the Purchase of Three New Aircraft as Part of Expansion Plans In a recent announcement, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has issued a bid invitation for the procurement of three additional aircraft, marking a significant step in their expansion strategy. The bidding process commenced on Sunday, October 22, and… Continue reading NAC calls for bids to purchase 2 new aircraft in expansion effort

Newly elected NRNA leadership assumes office and promises transparency

In a recent development, the newly elected leadership of the Non-resident Nepali Association (NRNA) officially took office last Saturday. Their first meeting, under the guidance of President Dr. Badri KC, also convened on the same day, although details of the meeting’s outcomes are yet to be disclosed. Before this, the NRNA International Coordination Council’s election… Continue reading Newly elected NRNA leadership assumes office and promises transparency

Israeli Ambassador Urges Release of Nepali Student Held by Hamas

Kathmandu: Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Hanan Godar, Provides Update on Search for Nepali Student Captured by Hamas In a recent update, the Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Hanan Godar, shared information on the ongoing efforts to locate Nepali student Bipin Joshi, who is currently being held by the Palestinian extremist group, Hamas. Ambassador Godar called for… Continue reading Israeli Ambassador Urges Release of Nepali Student Held by Hamas

India launches test flight ahead of sending man into space

Kathmandu: India’s space agency has carried out the first in a series of tests flights ahead of its planned mission to take astronauts into space in 2025. The Gaganyaan spacecraft was launched at 10:00 local time (04:30GMT) on Saturday from Sriharikota. This was the day’s second attempt – the first was put on hold five… Continue reading India launches test flight ahead of sending man into space

Pardoned Man Commits Murder Shortly After Release

A Troubling Turn: President’s Clemency Recipient Commits Heinous Crime in Rukum Just 25 Days After Release Lok Bahadur BK, known as Lokendra, a 33-year-old resident of Rukum Paschim Sani Bheri Rural Municipality-9, was granted a presidential pardon on Constitution Day, September 20. This pardon, which came alongside the release of seven others from Rukum Jail… Continue reading Pardoned Man Commits Murder Shortly After Release