Kathmandu: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said her visit to Beijing has marked a “step forward” in efforts to stabilise relations between the two countries. Yellen spoke at the end of a four-day trip, during which talks were held over issues including climate change. She described the talks as “direct, substantive and productive” and… Continue reading US-China talks a ‘step forward’ in relations
UML interrupts national assembly demanding PM’s resignation
Kathmandu: The CPN-UML disrupted the meeting of the National Assembly on Thursday as well due to the Prime Minister’s statement. As soon as the meeting started at 1 pm, UML MPs stood up from their seats and protested. In the meeting, UML MP Bhairav Sundar Shrestha said that the House will not be allowed to… Continue reading UML interrupts national assembly demanding PM’s resignation
Threads: Ten million join Meta’s Twitter rival, Zuckerberg says
Kathmandu: Ten million users signed up for Meta’s newly-launched Threads app in its first seven hours, the company’s chief Mark Zuckerberg says. He pitched the app as a “friendly” rival to Twitter, which was bought by Elon Musk in October. Experts say Threads could attract Twitter users unhappy with recent changes to the platform. Threads… Continue reading Threads: Ten million join Meta’s Twitter rival, Zuckerberg says
July 3 recorded highest ever temperature in the world
Kathmandu: The average temperature of the world has set a record. According to American researchers, the average temperature on Monday, July 3, was the highest ever recorded at 17.01 degree Celsius. It is reported that this is the highest temperature since records began. The average temperature of 16.92 degrees Celsius was recorded in August 2016,… Continue reading July 3 recorded highest ever temperature in the world
Nepal bags ‘Fair Play’ award in SAFF Championship
Kathmandu: Nepal has received the ‘Fair Play’ award in SAFF Championship football. The ‘Fair Play’ award was given to Nepal at the closing ceremony of SAFF Championship last night. Former runner-up Nepal was eliminated from the group stage in this tournament. Nepal lost 3-1 to Kuwait and 2-0 to India in the group stage. Meanwhile,… Continue reading Nepal bags ‘Fair Play’ award in SAFF Championship
Singer and Musician Rabin Tamang passes away
Kathmandu: Famous singer and musician Rabin Tamang passed away. His family has confirmed that Rabin has passed away on Tuesday evening at his house in Budhanilkanth. Rabin, who sang dozens of songs, was equally active and popular in acting. He is also the vocalist of the band ‘Robin and the New Revolution’. His body has… Continue reading Singer and Musician Rabin Tamang passes away
KMC prohibits vehicles inside Hanuman Durbar Square premises
Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has prohibited vehicles inside Hanumandhoka premises. The metropolis has prohibited vehicles inside the area saying that the originality, beauty and environment of the premises must be calm, clean and picturesque. Balendra Shah, the mayor of the metropolis, said that being a historical, cultural and heritage site, durbar square area should… Continue reading KMC prohibits vehicles inside Hanuman Durbar Square premises
Nepal to play ODI with Ireland for the first time
Kathmandu: Nepal will play Test nation Ireland on Tuesday in the final match of the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers. Nepal defeated UAE by three wickets in the semi-final match for the seventh place and secured a match with Ireland. Nepal and Ireland are going to play one day international for the first time. This… Continue reading Nepal to play ODI with Ireland for the first time
Prime Minister Dahal to visit China in September
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ is schedule to visit China on September. The upcoming visit of the Prime Minister to China has been expected to boost the relationship between the two neighboring countries. In terms of taking advantage, the Prime Minister’s visit to China in September will be important.
NOC drops fuel price
Kathmandu: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the price of petroleum products. The corporation reduced the prices with effect from Monday midnight. According to the corporation, the price of petrol and diesel/kerosene has been reduced by Rs 7.50, Rs 6 and Rs 5 per liter for the first, second and third category respectively. According to… Continue reading NOC drops fuel price