Kathmandu: Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, has tragically died after falling from the third floor of a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. He was 31 years old. Authorities were alerted to the hotel following reports of an “aggressive man who may have been under the effects of drugs and alcohol.” According to police… Continue reading Tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Buenos Aires hotel incident
US to provide Nepali Army with helicopters and aircraft for disaster response
Kathmandu: The United States has announced plans to supply the Nepali Army with two helicopters and two sky trucks, aimed at enhancing disaster response and the army’s air capabilities. This military assistance is valued at approximately Rs 13.38 billion. The announcement was initially made during US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard… Continue reading US to provide Nepali Army with helicopters and aircraft for disaster response
237,000 air travelers pass through TIA during Dashain festival
Kathmandu: A total of 237,000 travelers passed through Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) during the five days of the Bada Dashain festival, according to the TIA office’s recent statistics. From October 10 to 14, which marked the period from the sixth day of Dashain (Phulpati) to the penultimate day, 160,910 passengers used domestic flights while 78,512… Continue reading 237,000 air travelers pass through TIA during Dashain festival
Nepali Army confirms safety of personnel in UN Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon
Kathmadu: The Nepali Army (NA) has confirmed that all its personnel deployed in the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon are safe. NA spokesperson Gaurav Kumar KC reported that the army maintains regular communication with its security forces in the region, ensuring that all members are unharmed. However, KC noted that sporadic incidents in the… Continue reading Nepali Army confirms safety of personnel in UN Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon
International Mountain Art Festival set for October 18-24 in Jomsom
Kathmadu: The first International Mountain Art Festival (IMAF) will take place from October 18 to 24, 2024, in Jomsom, Mustang. This festival aims to celebrate the beauty and culture of mountain communities through various art forms, including painting, sculpture, photography, film, and music. According to a press release from the Kimff Foundation, the event will… Continue reading International Mountain Art Festival set for October 18-24 in Jomsom
Bodies of 5 Russian Climbers recovered from Dhaulagiri
Kathmandu: The bodies of five Russian climbers who tragically perished while ascending Dhaulagiri on October 5 have been successfully brought to Kathmandu. Rescuers recovered the climbers’ bodies from an altitude of 7,600 meters and transported them to the base camp. An Altitude Air helicopter was used to airlift the bodies to the capital, where they… Continue reading Bodies of 5 Russian Climbers recovered from Dhaulagiri
Captain Anjila confident in Nepal’s quest for SAFF Championship glory
Kathmandu: Anjila Tumbapo Subba, captain of the Nepalese national women’s football team, has expressed confidence in her team’s balanced and strong performance as they aim for victory in the upcoming SAFF Championship. This marks the third time Nepal is hosting the women’s SAFF Championship, set to kick off tomorrow on home turf. Subba, who is… Continue reading Captain Anjila confident in Nepal’s quest for SAFF Championship glory
Now onwards Nepalis with work permit for Australia can carry $500
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank has announced that individuals seeking employment in Australia will now be eligible for passport exchange benefits on par with those traveling to Europe, the United States, and Japan. Currently, job seekers heading to Japan, South Korea, Europe, the US, and Canada have been receiving a foreign exchange facility of $500. In… Continue reading Now onwards Nepalis with work permit for Australia can carry $500
Consumer inflation remained 3.85 percent on y-o-y basis
Kathmandu: The y-o-y consumer price inflation stood at 3.85 percent in mid-September 2024 compared to 8.19 percent a year ago. Food and beverage inflation stood at 5.03 percent whereas non-food and service inflation stood at 3.19 percent in the review month. During the same period in the previous year, the price indices of these groups… Continue reading Consumer inflation remained 3.85 percent on y-o-y basis
Kia introduces world’s first car accessory made using recycled plastic
Kathmadu: Kia Corporation (Kia) has developed the world’s first car accessory made from plastic extracted from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) by The Ocean Cleanup. The announcement of the accessory is a major milestone in its long-term partnership with The Ocean Cleanup. Since 2022, Kia’s support of the non-profit organization, which is dedicated to… Continue reading Kia introduces world’s first car accessory made using recycled plastic